Rescuers Down Under- Clip Critique

I decided to look at some really well animated silent characters, in order to better inform the way I approach my mime scene.

The clip I chose if from Disneys “Rescuers Down Under” in which Joanna the pet lizard is attempting to get her hands on the eggs her master is cooking. I have always loved this scene, the comic timing is flawless and every pose and expression is so clear and easy to read. While there is dialogue in this scene the monologue has almost nothing to do with what is happening on screen. It’s a lovely example of showing what the characters are thinking, despite what is being said.

Whilst this part is entirely unrealistic (both in Joanna holding an egg with her tongue, and the fact that he would definitely see it) But It still works. Weather because the expressions and situation are funny enough that you don’t care, or simply because they pushed the animation beyond realism so that the poses are clear to the viewer, im not sure.

I think Ed Hooks theory of “Willing suspension of disbelief” explains it. Since this character is a pet lizard that acts like a dog, but can understand her masters orders; the audience are already in a frame of mind to temporarily forget the laws of physics in the name of entertainment.