The Forgotten Son

Mickey Mouse. He's one of the greatest cartoon characters of all times. Barely anybody has never heard of his name. Mickey has been seen in games, magazines, comics, television shows, and amusement parks. This rodent made Walt Disney a household name, launching his career as a major filmmaker. The beloved mouse is one of America's greatest icons. While everyone has heard of Mickey, very few have heard of his older brother, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. In 1927, Walt Disney signed a contract with Universal Studios to make a series of silent cartoons. What was born then, was to be a great and lasting success. Oswald the Rabbit's first cartoon was Poor Papa, and it was not well received. Walt pressed on, making another cartoon, Trolley Troubles. This short was a hit, getting Oswald some good attention. During spring of 1928, Disney asked his boss for more money to produce better cartoons. Instead the studio cut his funds and caused him to quit. After that, mickey began his ride to the top, and Oswald began his spiral down. Today, no one has ever heard of Oswald, the long lost son of Disney. He briefly appeared again in the 2010 video game, Epic Mickey, where he encounters his replacement. Anyway, everyone probably wants to know what I think of Oswald. Well to be honest, it's pretty funny. Everything seems to be alive, which gives me a lot to laugh at. The rabbit deserves 4 out of 5 stars, for charming humor, and outstanding potential.