The 1987 DuckTales was one of the most iconic and entertaining series of the 1980s. Its run concluded in 1990 and was followed up by a theatrical feature, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990). With a greater budget and more screen-time, this could have been a grand finale to the beloved television show. What we got instead was a lackluster wasted opportunity.The plot lacks any kind of structure or drive, and can be divided easily into three disparate parts: 1) A scene in Egypt where Scrooge and co. find the magic lamp, 2) Back to Duckberg where the plot completely stops. The genie is unleashed and the kids try to hide him while they waste wishes on frivolous things. Scrooge finds out and takes the genie to an explorer's gathering, 3) The genie is stolen, Scrooge loses his fortune, the heroes gather to steal the lamp back from evil Christopher Lloyd wizard and save the day. Firstly, I am disappointed the writers felt the need to include a genie as a big part of the plot, since an episode of the show already covered that kind of plot. Secondly, as I mentioned before, the movie stops and starts constantly. The middle act is flabby, wasted on extended comic routines that aren't too inspired.You would imagine with a wider canvas, the writers would have had a field day with locations, but for most of the movie, we are restricted to interiors in Duckburg. You would imagine they would have had a field day with all the different kind of colorful villains that had dominated the series, but instead we get the generic Merlock, who lacks humor or menace, and is therefore forgettable. Depending on your temperament, you may find the genie annoying or tolerable; he's pretty much the early 1990s in a single character.The animation is pretty strange. Though it is of a higher quality than what was seen on the television show, it is erratic. Characters move constantly, twitching and exaggerated in a way that's too much even for a Disney cartoon. Everyone seems hyped up on caffeine or something, an effect I don't think the animators were going for at all.A common adjective you hear to describe this movie in most reviews is "harmless" or "good enough for kids." Harmless it may be, but that doesn't make the film particularly good. Of course, it isn't a bad movie either and does have some good moments. The first twenty minutes are adventurous and possess atmosphere, and the voice actors are in great form, especially the late and great Alan Young. But it doesn't save the film from mediocrity. It leaves you wishing about what could have been.

Okay to start things off, after rewatching this again after 4 years, for DuckTales:The Movie-Treasure of the Lost Lamp isn't as good as the show it derives from. The show "DuckTales" is one of my favourites, it is funny, wonderfully animated and has such an irresistibly catchy theme tune, so this movie had a lot to live up to. Really, this is a treasure, that is a lot of fun and I think it lives up to the show very well. My only complaint though is that the movie is too short, if it had been 5-10 minutes longer, I would've liked to seen more of the villain and one or two more of the secondary characters. That said, the animation is very well done, colourful and pretty fluid. And I loved hearing the irresistible and upbeat theme tune playing over the end credits and the orchestral score is nice too. The script is often hilarious, Launchpad I have always found funny but there were times when Scrooge said something that was hysterical. The characters are still their fun and engaging selves, Huey, Dewey and Louie are fun and Webby is adorable. Scrooge and Launchpad both have their inspired moments, and the genie is a nice character. I liked the villain Merlock as well, while gruff and undeniably powerful he is also pretty humorous. The plot was well constructed, reminded me of the early "DuckTales" episodes, and the voice acting is excellent, not only from Russi Taylor, Alan Young and Terence McGovern, but Christopher Lloyd stands out as well as Merlock. Overall, a hugely enjoyable film, not as good as the show, but a worthy spin off movie. 9/10 Bethany Cox

This is one of the best Disney animated movies of all time. Why??? Because it doesn't have princesses, musical numbers, or over-the-top cuteness. It's basically about the usual gang trying to find a treasure (Ul-Addin's lamp included) and what comes out of it. The movie has comedy, great animation and awesome action sequences. IMPORTANT - this movie is a bit too dark for younger children, so... I would say 8+ rating is perfect. Duck Tales: The Movie was not received well after the theatrical release, but received a big fan following on video after. Why not becoming one of those fans(this is to you)??If you are from 8 to 88 and like animation (but do not want something like another Snow White) you should check it out.

After the series has come to an end, Disney found it so successful that they have made a movie version of it; it is called "DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp," and it was an animated film made in 1990 from Disney MovieToons, a very short lived division of the Disney company (at least for its time; there, of course, was "Teacher's Pet: The Movie," but it is nothing as good as this!!!!!)Here, our adventurous gang of Scrooge, Launchpad, Huey, Dewey, and Louie fly out to the desert to find a pyramid, filled with traps and treasure; one of which holds the lamp of the genie!!!!! After they reach home, Huey, Dewey, and Louie are friends with the genie and the fun begins!!!!!I've rented this and seen this on the Old Disney Channel as a kid. Then this was released on DVD in Europe, Australia, and Latin America, and finally, in March or April of 2005, the BAD Disney Channel, for some reason, decided to show this movie. What a treat!!!!! Oh sure, it's on DVD in America now, but only if you're a member of the Disney Movie Club!!!!! Hey, at least it's in 16x9 widescreen!!!!!"DuckTales: The Movie" is a great way to wrap up the series; much better than that "Lizzie McGuire Movie," in my opinion!!!!!10 stars!!!!!