The Horned King is scary!
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I consider myself to be quite the movie buff. I like to think that I have pretty good taste in movies too. I like people who can actually act, foreign movies, musicals and even old black and white movies But even I enjoy a little fluff every once in a while. Not even I can resist a Disney movie. So here are my favorite Disney movies.
7. 101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians is also a very cute Disney movie. All the dogs have their own characters and are cute for different reasons. I love the whole chase scene where Cruella is searching for the dogs and they are getting away, it's still pretty suspenseful even today. I'm not sure I buy the dogs-rolling-in-soot-escape though. "Oh look, there are 101 dogs! Oh wait, they're black, not white with black spots. That must be some OTHER group of 101 dogs sneaking around the same night as the 101 dogs we're looking for."
6. Beauty and the Beast
I guess Beauty and the Beast is really the only one of the Disney love stories that I liked. What can I say? The beast just wasn't your ordinary prince. He wasn't a sissy like those other Disney movie princes. I also really liked Gaston. They should've made a movie about Sebastian and Gaston going on a road trip. I totally would've bought that movie.
5. The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone rocked, I loved that crazy Merlin. Really the story with Arthur was kind of boring, well besides that whole sword thing. Merlin was the real star of the movie. Merlin's showdown with the Marvelous Mad Madam Mim is one of the best Disney battles ever. The two fight but they are allowed to use their magic powers to turn into any kind of animal to fight as. It rocks!
4. Lion King
Despite that unbearable Hakuna Matata song this was a rocking Disney movie. Actually that Circle of Life song annoys me and the other one, something about the jungle, is pretty bad too. Man who was in charge of the music in that movie? What was I talking about? Oh right, the Lion King. What's not to like about the Lion King? It's got an evil brother and he has a cool name, Scar! It's got lions fighting each other. It's even got a crazy ape that beats people over the head with sticks!
7. 101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians is also a very cute Disney movie. All the dogs have their own characters and are cute for different reasons. I love the whole chase scene where Cruella is searching for the dogs and they are getting away, it's still pretty suspenseful even today. I'm not sure I buy the dogs-rolling-in-soot-escape though. "Oh look, there are 101 dogs! Oh wait, they're black, not white with black spots. That must be some OTHER group of 101 dogs sneaking around the same night as the 101 dogs we're looking for."
6. Beauty and the Beast
I guess Beauty and the Beast is really the only one of the Disney love stories that I liked. What can I say? The beast just wasn't your ordinary prince. He wasn't a sissy like those other Disney movie princes. I also really liked Gaston. They should've made a movie about Sebastian and Gaston going on a road trip. I totally would've bought that movie.
5. The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone rocked, I loved that crazy Merlin. Really the story with Arthur was kind of boring, well besides that whole sword thing. Merlin was the real star of the movie. Merlin's showdown with the Marvelous Mad Madam Mim is one of the best Disney battles ever. The two fight but they are allowed to use their magic powers to turn into any kind of animal to fight as. It rocks!
4. Lion King
Despite that unbearable Hakuna Matata song this was a rocking Disney movie. Actually that Circle of Life song annoys me and the other one, something about the jungle, is pretty bad too. Man who was in charge of the music in that movie? What was I talking about? Oh right, the Lion King. What's not to like about the Lion King? It's got an evil brother and he has a cool name, Scar! It's got lions fighting each other. It's even got a crazy ape that beats people over the head with sticks!
- Robin Hood is the best hero ever.
- The Horned King in the Black Cauldron was scary.
- Disney princes are pansies.
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Paul
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11/08/2009
for me:
1.Robin Hood
2.Sword in the Stone
3.Jungle Book
4.Fox and the Hound
5.Rescuers Down Under
6.Lion King (despite annoying pop culture references)
7.Peter Pan
Chelsea
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07/03/2009
THIS LIST WAS WAAAY of base!
Lists are made for all kinds of reasons and from all kinds of aesthetics. I like your choices. They are personal and not run of the mill. Dark Cauldron is somewhat of a misunderstood Disney Film and Robin Hood has always had the greatest ensemble. Who doesn't love Prince John!
One personal favorite I wish might have made the list: The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Very different Disney film. Fantastic Animation, beautifully scored and with the most realistic and sinister villian of all.
katie
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11/09/2008
you said you were a movie buff...your reviewing skills and eloquence (or lack thereof) have disappointed me. I thought you were going to give more meaningful reasons such as innovation, animation, stylistic choices, how it made you feel, the script, etc. as opposed to "duh! it has pirates!"
I wasn't too fond of Black Cauldron the first time I saw it, but it started to grow on me the second time. My husband considers it next best to Robin Hood, just as you do. But being a girl... Nah. Cinderella comes first- then Robin Hood. :) Great list!
For the longest time my fave was Little Mermaid, mostly because I really like the idea of making a genuine sacrifice for someone you love. Lately though, I find myself turning more to Lilo and Stitch. I think Lilo is unquestionably my favorite Disney character of all time, and I really think Stitch is the weakest part of the movie. I think Disney could make a live action version that just focuses on the relationship between Lilo and her older sister and how they are trying to adjust to life without their parents. In fact, if I were writing it, the ending of the movie would be Stitch's arrival.
Heather B.
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04/09/2007
Beauty and the Beast rocked because Beast was way cooler than most sissy princes AND Belle was way cooler than the generic, interchangable heroines in most Disney love stories. Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty... pretty much all the same. Belle? Smart, independent, didn't fall for the first lunkhead that came along.
I just bought Peter Pan and I'm totally eyeing up Robin Hood.
Super list, Lee! You have great taste. I never saw Black Cauldron though. Guess I'll have to rent it.
Glad you clarified you were thinking only of 2D cartoons because I was going to have to argue that the Parent Trap is one of the best Disney Movies. I guess you could consider that for another article..."The Best Disney Classic Live Action Films." Great article.
Bravo on your list.. Having six kids I know Disney all to well... You did a great job on your list... Perfect order!
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