27. Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)
There's no denying this is a classic and an important film from a historical perspective. It still amazes me when people tell me Disney movies or the parks are only for kids or adults saying they would never watch a Disney movie or go to the parks without kids. Or maybe they are denying it as I do sometimes feel there is a sort of taboo in admitting you like Disney stuff, when you don't have children. Thankfully, I don't care what others will think of me liking Disney.
However, though I do appreciate Snow White for what it is, I'm not particularly fond of the title character. I think she comes off as annoying and sometimes like a spoiled brat. Her behavior is at times irritating and over the top. But I guess that's how girls and princesses were portrayed back then. I adore the Evil Queen though and her transformation scene is truly terrifying and a work of art, being made in the mid-30s. The Dwarfs are fun characters too, though some more than others. I do wish The Prince had a bigger role than what ended up in the movie.
It will never be one of my all time favorites, but I'll never mind watching it. If only for nostalgic reasons.
26. Pinocchio (1940)
For the most part the same story as with Snow White, but to me it also suffers from the same thing for which I don't like Peter Pan and Alice In Wonderland: unlikable characters. Watching this movie now, some scenes and character's motivations are downright creepy. Pinocchio himself, I just want to repeatedly slap in the face with a frying pan. He does redeem himself toward the end though. Jiminy Cricket and Gepetto are okay, and I adore Figaro. There are some pretty amazing scenes, art-wise though.
25. Mulan (1998)
This is actually a pretty fun and good movie. I like the story, I like (most) of the characters and it goes pretty fast. If it weren't for Mushu! He really ruins the movie for me. Another example of a sidekick that they're trying too hard with. And fail miserably. If he wasn't in the movie at all, or very different from what he's like now, I'm sure this would be a bit higher in my list.
24. Dinosaur (2000)
I know, I'm probably the only one on the planet who can appreciate it this movie, but I really like this one. The post-apocalypse setting and the despair trying to survive is very well done. The story is somewhat predictable though and so are the characters. The villain is very one-dimensional.
23. The Jungle Book (1967)
A movie I have learned to appreciate more and more over the years. I'm still not a big fan of the animation style (which was apparent in the 60s and 70s), but it actually is a good movie with likable characters! I enjoyed the live-action remake as well.
22. Fun And Fancy Free (1947)
The first time I saw this movie, was when it got released on Blu-Ray bundled with Ichabod. It's a cute and fun movie with some nice short stories. After the dreadful Saludos and Caballeros and all the music-shorts movies, this is welcome change. It brings a smile to my face a couple of times while watching it.
21. Bambi (1942)
There's absolutely nothing wrong with this movie. It's beautifully done and the characters are okay, but it does sometime drag, which makes it feel a little boring or dull. However, when it does have a cute scene or an action scene it makes up for it though. I actually enjoyed the sequel as well.
20. 101 Dalmatians (1961)
Great movie and fun! Cruella is of course a great villain and the story gets pretty grim actually at times with implied actions. It would be higher on my list, if the animation wasn't so rough, as I mentioned before with movies from this era. I think it's a pity as this would look amazing if they would re-do it.
19. The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Not much to say about this one. From the 1998-2007 era, this might be the best and most fun one. The jokes are funny, it's nicely over the top without being annoying or cringe-worthy and the story/deeper meaning is nice too without being overly preachy. Always enjoy watching this.
18. The Princess And The Frog (2009)
I don't know what it is with this movie. I guess this movie was released at a bad time and that's why it bombed, which is truly unfortunate. It really does feel like the movies from the 90s, but perhaps it does try a little too hard to be that. I think if it was released a couple of years after it did, it might have done better. For example, after the success of Tangled or Frozen.
However, it's a beautifully done movie. It's fun and fast. The songs are nice, the villain is pretty cool (although I admit, he doesn't do much) and the side characters are fun too (Charlotte, Ray, Louis and Mama Odie). I enjoy watching this movie, but somehow...it is kinda forgettable, which is a real shame.
Please feel free to agree or disagree as always or share your own rankings of these movies!
Only 17 movies left!
These are the ones still left: Dumbo - Lady And The Tramp - Sleeping Beauty - The Rescuers - The Fox And The Hound - The Great Mouse Detective - The Little Mermaid - The Rescuers Down Under - Beauty And The Beast - Aladdin - Pocahontas - The Hunchback Of Notre Dame - Lilo And Stitch - Bolt - Tangled - Frozen - Big Hero 6
Anyone'd like to predict what my Top 5 will be?
