I wrote up this list a while ago and I thought I'd post it here. Hope you enjoy it!
10. WALL-E - I'm pretty sure that this was the first CG movie Disney put out that I really fell in love with. The characters are just so endearing, and the message is wonderful, if a little heavy handed.
9. Mulan - I hated this movie as a kid for some reason, not sure why, but now I love it! Mulan is amazing and the action sequences and animation are phenomenal. My one issue with it is that Mushu feels very out of place to me, and he distracts me from the rest of the film.
8. Atlantis: The Lost Empire - This is a pretty unpopular opinion, but I'm a big fan of this movie. It's a lot darker than most of what Disney puts out (although not as dark as Hunchback), and I really enjoy that. It has not one but two amazing villains, and surprisingly good voice acting as well. It's not quite as polished as most of the rest of these films though.
7. The Little Mermaid - This was the movie I watched the most as a kid. I was so obsessed, and it still holds up after all these years. The songs are great, the story is classic, and the characters make me smile. It has no flaws, it just doesn't excite me the way the films higher on this list do.
6. The Hunchback of Notre Dame - I've only seen this movie once, a couple years ago, but I remember that it just blew me away and wasn't what I was expecting. The gargoyles were very annoying, but other than that this movie was unique and gripping. I would venture to argue that Frollo is the best villain Disney has ever done.
5. Sleeping Beauty - This film has my favorite animation on this list. It's just so enchanting and beautiful, the whole movie looks like it comes from the pages of a storybook! Not only that, but Aurora's singing voice practically makes me melt. It is drop dead gorgeous and works wonderfully with the Tchaikovsky score. I also love all of characters, and Maleficent is unforgettable.
4. The Princess and the Frog - This movie just makes me smile. I love the music, the animation, the characters, the message - it's so fun! I always want to get up and dance to the songs. It has one of the best and most underrated soundtracks Disney has done.
3. Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens - I'm a big fan of action movies, and this is definitely one of the best I've seen lately. It was just so much fun and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Without shame, I say that I think it's better than the original Star Wars. Heresy, I know, but I liked Rey a lot more than most of the characters from the originals.
2. Zootopia - This film was amazing and came at a time when society really needed it. They handled the subject matter tactfully, and combined it with a really fun story, beautiful animation, and a great song. I hope that this is a movie the next generation looks back on the same way we look at The Lion King.
Before I reveal my favorite, here are some honorable mentions and other thoughts:
Honorable mentions - Inside Out (I loved this movie and it actually made me cry, but Joy really aggravated me), The Lion King (haven't seen it in a while, I didn't love it the way most do, great soundtrack though), The Incredibles (so fun), Toy Story 3 (this movie was great, I really don't remember the other two at all), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (another amazing action film), Fantastia and Fantasia 2000 (I love them both about equally, they are so beautiful both to look at and listen to)
Most Overrated Disney Movie - Frozen. I just didn't think it was that well written, although I will admit it was fun. I still love Let It Go, despite it being overplayed, but most of the rest of the soundtrack was lackluster in my opinion.
Others - Robin Hood, Aladdin, Hercules
Most Underrated Disney Movie - Cinderella 3: A Twist in Time. I like this film more than the original. It is enjoyable and the characters are a lot more fleshed out. Also, the prince has a personality!
Others - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Treasure Planet, Brave
And my number one favorite Disney movie is...
1. Beauty and the Beast - This movie is flawless. I love it so much. The characters are lovable and endearing, the villain is scary, the soundtrack gives me chills, and the animation is beautiful. I can watch this film over and over again and never get tired of it. I especially love the dance between Belle and Beast which can actually make me cry (exceedingly rare for me).
Well, there you go. Let me know what you think of my list in the comments!
10. WALL-E - I'm pretty sure that this was the first CG movie Disney put out that I really fell in love with. The characters are just so endearing, and the message is wonderful, if a little heavy handed.
9. Mulan - I hated this movie as a kid for some reason, not sure why, but now I love it! Mulan is amazing and the action sequences and animation are phenomenal. My one issue with it is that Mushu feels very out of place to me, and he distracts me from the rest of the film.
8. Atlantis: The Lost Empire - This is a pretty unpopular opinion, but I'm a big fan of this movie. It's a lot darker than most of what Disney puts out (although not as dark as Hunchback), and I really enjoy that. It has not one but two amazing villains, and surprisingly good voice acting as well. It's not quite as polished as most of the rest of these films though.
7. The Little Mermaid - This was the movie I watched the most as a kid. I was so obsessed, and it still holds up after all these years. The songs are great, the story is classic, and the characters make me smile. It has no flaws, it just doesn't excite me the way the films higher on this list do.
6. The Hunchback of Notre Dame - I've only seen this movie once, a couple years ago, but I remember that it just blew me away and wasn't what I was expecting. The gargoyles were very annoying, but other than that this movie was unique and gripping. I would venture to argue that Frollo is the best villain Disney has ever done.
5. Sleeping Beauty - This film has my favorite animation on this list. It's just so enchanting and beautiful, the whole movie looks like it comes from the pages of a storybook! Not only that, but Aurora's singing voice practically makes me melt. It is drop dead gorgeous and works wonderfully with the Tchaikovsky score. I also love all of characters, and Maleficent is unforgettable.
4. The Princess and the Frog - This movie just makes me smile. I love the music, the animation, the characters, the message - it's so fun! I always want to get up and dance to the songs. It has one of the best and most underrated soundtracks Disney has done.
3. Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens - I'm a big fan of action movies, and this is definitely one of the best I've seen lately. It was just so much fun and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Without shame, I say that I think it's better than the original Star Wars. Heresy, I know, but I liked Rey a lot more than most of the characters from the originals.
2. Zootopia - This film was amazing and came at a time when society really needed it. They handled the subject matter tactfully, and combined it with a really fun story, beautiful animation, and a great song. I hope that this is a movie the next generation looks back on the same way we look at The Lion King.
Before I reveal my favorite, here are some honorable mentions and other thoughts:
Honorable mentions - Inside Out (I loved this movie and it actually made me cry, but Joy really aggravated me), The Lion King (haven't seen it in a while, I didn't love it the way most do, great soundtrack though), The Incredibles (so fun), Toy Story 3 (this movie was great, I really don't remember the other two at all), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (another amazing action film), Fantastia and Fantasia 2000 (I love them both about equally, they are so beautiful both to look at and listen to)
Most Overrated Disney Movie - Frozen. I just didn't think it was that well written, although I will admit it was fun. I still love Let It Go, despite it being overplayed, but most of the rest of the soundtrack was lackluster in my opinion.
Others - Robin Hood, Aladdin, Hercules
Most Underrated Disney Movie - Cinderella 3: A Twist in Time. I like this film more than the original. It is enjoyable and the characters are a lot more fleshed out. Also, the prince has a personality!
Others - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Treasure Planet, Brave
And my number one favorite Disney movie is...
1. Beauty and the Beast - This movie is flawless. I love it so much. The characters are lovable and endearing, the villain is scary, the soundtrack gives me chills, and the animation is beautiful. I can watch this film over and over again and never get tired of it. I especially love the dance between Belle and Beast which can actually make me cry (exceedingly rare for me).
Well, there you go. Let me know what you think of my list in the comments!
