Agreed. Maybe part of what people like depends on what is presented to them at a certain age? I'd hate to think that if I was 10 or 12 right now, I'd love "Twilight" or "Adventure Time," but it is a theory.Neal wrote:We love Disney as adults because we're a different breed of person. Same as with this music. That goes hand-in-hand Today's generation of Twilight/Transformers/Alvin & the Chipmunks loving tweens/teens would not 'get' or like this music.
Agree again. I think Hollywood is in a time period where they are in a bit of a tight spot that in many ways they created. For all the "super creative people" in the industry today, we get more sequels then ever in history each year, tons of re-makes, or excuse me, "re-imaginings," and just plain mediocre stuff coming from story professionals.Disney's Divinity wrote:I think Disney'll need to have 3 to 4 hits in a row for the audience to trust them like they do Pixar.
I think, for the most part, audiences today don't think of brand names--they just like a commercial they see on TV. If the commercial doesn't entertain them, they don't see the movie. Pixar is the only name in animation that people take real notice of. I think that's part of the reason studios have been making so many sequels/re-makes. They can't guarantee their next film will be a hit, but they can bet on a previous success' sequel/re-make to attract audiences.
As much as many here, including myself, have been down on "Cars 2," I enjoy that way more then most other films I've seen this Summer, save for the Marvel Studios films. Pixar so far even at their worse is still better then like everyone else. But it's not like it's rocket science, with enough work and creativity, good stories are out there still to be told in fun, creative ways.
Disney does have to win people's trust back and I worry this film may not do that. But I want to be wrong about that feeling.
Agree again. Man, I must be really agreeable today.nomad2010 wrote:
I agree. I think what made the 90's films SO incredibly popular though, was the fact that they were during that rare point in history where media found the right balance in catering to ALL age demographics. Look at 90's television. Full House. Family Matters. Etc. They were popular and appealed to all ages. Disney movies were the same. They were also taken seriously (in production) and not lightly. Now it seems that Disney is afraid to try appealing to all ages. Tangled was a step in the right direction, but it was a rather light-hearted, comical affair. Disney movies were taken seriously because they were serious. They didn't aim towards kids specifically or adults. They were genuinely good movies that anyone could enjoy whether it be a child, an oscar-loving movie critic, or an old man. I think that's what the Disney magic truly is. It's a rare balance of appeal, story, and heart. It's something hard to find these days. In fact, it's all but disappeared. Phineas and Ferb is the closest thing on television to it. And Tangled got close but took itself too lightly. I think Disney works best in fairy tales, fantasy, and escapism. Modern day things just don't suit them. Just my opinion.
Anyway, Disney anything at its best will appeal to a wide ranger of people. That is how Walt did it with films, shows and a theme park. Disney seems to have lost that ability these days. I agree by the way that "Phineas and Ferb" is about the closest thing to the old ways. That show is just so good!
I'm not really crazy about these designs, so I hope some better images come out soon or this might quickly turn from something I was really excited about into something I'll most likely hate. 
