When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.
Comes across less as a fully realized work of storytelling than as a commercial for a corporation whose goal of entertainment has been replaced by that of making money.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
2 Apr 2004
rotten:
... a serviceable time-killer.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
5 Apr 2004
fresh:
Even if Disney production turns out to be, as many observers fear, one of studio's last 'traditionally animated' features, retro opus proves there's still a lot of life in them thar cels.
– Joe Leydon,
Variety,
27 Apr 2004
fresh:
One mustn't carp too much; the film unfolds at a sprightly pace, making it fair fodder for undemanding sproglets.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
Assorted movie in-jokes should keep parents tolerably entertained, and Alan Menken's songs mercifully favor western swing over the expected twang pop.