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And that's about it. But the film is jammed with comical touches--adult humour for the grown-ups and silly slapstick for the kids--that will keep viewers entertained. The lively and extremely witty vocal work is up to the usual high Disney standards; Barr, Dench and Tilly are perfectly cast, Quaid is hilarious as the yodelling baddie, and animators have a ball creating the slimy yellow-toothed lowlife Wesley, who looks hilariously like Buscemi! Meanwhile, the animation is livelier and more colourful than usual, with a playful sense of the absurd and an eye-popping take on the expansive desert landscapes. There are also a couple of catchy tunes, including a gorgeous KD Lang song that'll actually make you want to buy the soundtrack (although the big yodelling number will have you thinking twice!).

The only problem is a general lack of originality and ambition. It's just a fluffy and very silly little film with lots of amusing asides and sight gags. Why is Disney content to paint-by-numbers animated films that seem designed merely for video sales? What happened to their groundbreaking work in this genre? Although a few lively set pieces stick in the mind (most notably the Disneyland rollercoaster-like mine chase), it's pretty forgettable really. But it will keep you chuckling for a little over an hour, which is a lot more than most Hollywood comedies at the moment.