DisneyFan09 wrote:Just wondering, ProfessorRatigan; I know this is off topic and I know you're are a huge fan of "Hunchback", but which other of the 90 films from Disney do you like?
If it wasn't obvious, Hunchback ranks as my number-one Disney film in general. Not just of the 90s. But, if I ranked the whole decade, it would probably look like:
1. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, obviously.
2. Beauty and the Beast. After Hunchback, Beauty is my favorite canon Disney film. Sleeping Beauty or Bambi would probably rank as my third favorite. It really depends on my mood. But, I digress.
3. Hercules. Love this film. I think it has such heart. I love the whole cast. Megara is, to me, the most rich and fascinating of the Disney gals. I love her jadedness and how Hercules, through his naivete and innocence, is able to break through that.
4. Aladdin. This was the film I watched the most as a child, and I still have a huge fondness for it because of that reason. Jafar, especially, means a lot to me. But, I think it lacks something that the above have. I can't put my finger on it, but it seems...almost rushed. In comparison to the others. I like it much less than I did as a child, obviously, but I don't think I'll ever not love this film.
5. Tarzan. An underrated, emotional and fine film.
6. The Lion King. I'm not crazy about the Lion King, but I don't hate it. I just have major problems with how a lot of the comedy is handled, especially in relation to the drama. Hunchback, to me, has a depressive mood throughout that is occasionally alleviated by the Gargoyles, but, Lion King seems to have these very heavy scenes that get undercut by Timon & Pumbaa, who, as you've probably guessed, I consider two of the most foul, loathsome and selfish characters in Disney. I've honestly never understood why the Gargoyles, who mostly just try to cheer Quasimodo up, get major amounts of hate for their antics, but Timon & Pumbaa, who actively emotionally manipulate Simba into living a life of laziness and running away from his problems, make crude fart jokes and make fun of Simba whenever he opens himself up emotionally to them, are beloved. It really doesn't make sense to me. But, all that aside, I love Scar and think he is one of the all-time best Disney Villains. His entire arc is just great and the film just POPS whenever he's on screen. Rafiki is a great character, too. And Mufasa. So, I'm torn. Hence, the lower ranking.
7. The Rescuers Down Under. I think this film is unfairly maligned because it came in that weird little sweet-spot between Mermaid and Beauty and nobody really cared. That, and because it's not as emotionally-charged as its predecessor, 1977's The Rescuers, which had a lot of charm, heart, and, especially, atmosphere. But this sequel isn't without merit. In fact, it's often stunning, and if it weren't for a MAJOR plot-hole (the heroes fly off into the night, leaving all of the animals McLeach imprisoned alone to die of starvation?), it would rank higher.
8. Mulan. I don't really like Mulan. It does hardly anything at all for me. The main character is all right. I admire her determination and selflessness. But, I don't really feel like we get to KNOW her or that she has much of a personality beyond the plot device of 'girl dresses up as soldier.' The supporting cast are, to my mind, unmemorable and none really stand out. Again, I don't hate them, I just don't think they're all that interesting. Well, except for Mushu. I hate Mushu. I think it's mostly just distaste for Eddie Murphy in general. And I've always found Shan-Yu to be one of the most bland Disney Villains.
9. Pocahontas. What hasn't been said about Pocahontas? It's just a mess. A hot mess. The dialogue is cringe-worthy. The READINGS of the dialogue are equally atrocious. The plot is incomprehensible. There are no real stakes. The love-story feels forced. The comic relief are completely obnoxious, constantly interrupting key emotional points and completely sucking the air out of the room. The villain is pathetic. The lesson is sophomoric. And yet, the animation and songs are gorgeous. Linda Hunt gives a fantastic performance. I even like David Odgen Stier's delivery of a lot of his lines. If he had been given better material, perhaps Ratcliffe wouldn't have been such a weak villain. He really does come off as a second-rate Prince John (and that's pretty sad, all things considered).
10. Fantasia 2000. Not much to say about this film, other than that it wasn't really even necessary. I never feel like watching it. It's inoffensive, but, pointless.
And that's how I rank the 90s films.
Also why I can't really call this new era with Tangled, TP&TF, and Frozen a "Renaissance."
I'd LOVE to see the reaction to Disney doing something like that from both critics and audiences. I doubt it'd be a big draw to the family crowd anyway. The hellish little brats of today don't even know the movie exists 
I'd rather it get good word of mouth for adult audiences.
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