It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

This is quite the boring Pluto short - basically, a narrator tells the story about Mickey and Pluto vacationing in Brazil, where Pluto tangles with an armadillo, who seemed to be smitten with Pluto. However, as with all things irregular with Pluto, the dog grows suspicious with the animal and chases it away. But, when he thought he hurt the poor thing, Pluto cries over it. This happens often in other cartoons of his - Pluto cries over things he was tormenting in the first place; he doesn't seem to know what he wants. Grade D--

Pluto and the Armadillo admittedly is not one of my favourites, the story and some of the gags are very routine stuff and Mickey is just a cameo here which is a shame after seeing him in being much more than that in his early work(often he was either heroic, energetic, expressive or affecting or both, and I loved seeing those sides to him). However, Pluto is a lot of fun to watch and he has always been a strong enough to carry a Disney short, and the armadillo is very cute. There's even a funny moment where it has a very I beg your pardon? look after being called an odd-shaped basket by the narrator. The animation is bright and colourful, and the music is characterful and beautifully orchestrated. The narration is thoughtful and amusing. The emotional part where Pluto starts crying because he thinks he had killed the armadillo is very poignant. So all in all, it is a very nice short without being truly exceptional. 8/10 Bethany Cox

This is a nice and humble cartoon. Original too. First of all, I love the Brazilian environment on this: the exotic scenario of Brazil, the samba music so full of rhythm (excellent for a dance) and the armadillo itself makes us think of Brazil.In this story, Mickey and Pluto travel to Brazil very briefly. During the few minutes they have available, they play with a rubber ball... but soon the armadillo enters in scene and confuses Pluto because he can roll itself to the exact shape of a ball - except that he is a living being! Lots of confusion to Pluto, but when Pluto finds out the mystery behind... they actually get along well.Mostly a comedy, this one also has an emotional part: when Pluto accidentally destroys the rubber ball and thinks he killed the armadillo, crying in so much pain and remorse.The artwork is great. The exotic Brazilian landscapes are very well drawn and colorful.

Though very much for small children (as ccthemovieman-1 points out), "Pluto and the Armadillo is a delight to watch, being a very sweet little cartoon with Pluto meeting an armadillo (who looks strangely like his ball). Just before he and Mickey need to go back home on a plane in South America, Mickey throws a rubber ball for Pluto to go and fetch. In doing so, Pluto discovers an armadillo, who has rolled him/herself up in a ball - just like the rubber one! Some confusion follows, then Pluto and the armadillo come to know each other.There is a surprisingly emotional bit in this cartoon, but apart from that, it is a perfect thing for little children to watch, those who like Pluto and Mickey anyway. I personally like it because it is very sweet and very heartwarming. The animation and the narration is also good and worth noting.I recommend this to people who like Pluto, Mickey, cute armadillos, little children's cartoons and for people who like cute cartoons. Enjoy "Pluto and the Armadillo"! :-)