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underrated Disney animated films
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Maybe. Animation and song-wise they're on par with those four and villain-wise they nearly surpass those four (at least Hercules and Hunchback do) but story and character-wise I can see how people might consider them to be a bit weaker. It's kind of like how Pinnochio and Dumbo are to Sleeping Beauty.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Tangled, possibly my favourite movie overall. Much better than Frozen and Moana imo.
Kronk is legit the best Disney character.
There's that, Return of Jafar (it did get a tv series so I guess I'll let that pass), a Tarzan sequel (same as Aladdin), a Beauty and the Beast sequel, and at least one Cinderella sequel that are all pilots.
I loved this movie growing up. It really was/is a great movie as well.
Yup. Of the 'second renaissance' movies, this is easily the standout one. Wouldn't call it my favourite Disney Movie (The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast still exist), but it has the magic.
I don't think I've watched any movie as much as this one. My brothers and I would finish watching it, rewind the tape and go again. We loved that shit.
I've always had a fondness for The Great Mouse Detective. I feel like that one is largely considered quite good though I suppose not as well known.
I really like Treasure Planet too, but feel that one has more problems. It's been a while since I saw it but the particular thing that comes to mind is the robot that shows up as he's just irritating and barely adds anything.
I really like Treasure Planet too, but feel that one has more problems. It's been a while since I saw it but the particular thing that comes to mind is the robot that shows up as he's just irritating and barely adds anything.
Unspoken90
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Was Tangled even underrated? I recall it doing well, and it has a good amount of merchandise.
Azure Phoenix
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Could Robin Hood be considered underrated? At least it's my favorite from the cheap-ass xerox era. Definitely one of my childhood faves.
Robin Hood gets my vote, it feels like most people forgot that it existed but it remains one of my favourites.
thecouncil
Banned
People seem to forget it when they talk about the new Disney golden age.
I would also add Princess and the Frog btw. For all it's faults, I really enjoyed that one.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Tarzan sequel wasn't related to the animated series though. It actually two direct to video releases - the sequel which is pretty much pointless since it's about Tarzan's youth, and three unaired/never released episodes of the animated series.
For BatB and Cinderella, they were "three stories tied into one" that weren't meant to be a pilot but more of a Disney Princess thing.
I wish there was some sort of push to get these movies something between a remake and a remaster. Like use the same base animation, but remake it with cleaner lines, and give the whole thing better audio design, scene transitioning, and soundtrack cues. The animation on this era of movies is undoubtedly feature film quality, but everything around it seems rushed and undercooked.Really liked Bolt but I haven't seen it in nearly a decade.
Could Robin Hood be considered underrated? At least it's my favorite from the cheap-ass xerox era. Definitely one of my childhood faves.
70's Disney animation is an interesting case study in how really impressive animation can be sabotaged by cutting corners everywhere else.
Unspoken90
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Princess and the Frog I would consider underrated, but I feel Tangled is popular/successful enough.
djplaeskool
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The Great Mouse Detective will forever be my favorite Disney movie.
Also, shouts out to the Rescuers movies.
Also, shouts out to the Rescuers movies.
Agent Icebeezy
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A Goofy Movie and Bolt would be my top two. I2I and Stand Out are two of the best songs that have ever been in a Disney movie.
digitalrelic
Banned
Way better than Zootopia. Should've won the Oscar.
supermarioworldE
Banned
For all the crap The Hunchback of Notre Dame gets for those annoying gargoyles, it really is a very well written film with great themes of bigotry, religious hypocrisy, corruption of government, and perception. Even those gargoyles work in concept, as figments of Quasimodo's imagination that let the audience look into his mind.
It's not a perfect film, especially with the sharp contrast between the lowbrow humor and an extremely dark plot for a kids movie, but I appreciate the attempt at doing something more grounded and mature than what most Disney films had been up to that point.
It's not a perfect film, especially with the sharp contrast between the lowbrow humor and an extremely dark plot for a kids movie, but I appreciate the attempt at doing something more grounded and mature than what most Disney films had been up to that point.
Poor GRIMES
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Skiptastic
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Oh my god when they voices of the kids come in at the end of that film, the tears well up in my eyes. They just wanted to be friends, dammit!
At least in my eyes. I see hardly any merchandise or exposure for FATH. Been to Disney World a dozen times and I can't find a single merchandise for my all time favorite Disney animation
I'm too old for anything that I've seen and loved to be considered underrated. I mean, Pinocchio was my favorite growing up and everyone knows how good that is. Sleeping Beauty is recognized for its amazing artwork and villain.
I missed out on the Atlantis and Treasure Island films, so I'll have to check them out.
No doubt cost prohibitive considering the returns it would yield, re-inking everything would be more expensive than the 3D process some of their renaissance movies went through. They could use CAPS I guess, but do they even still have the original animation somewhere?
The worst thing though is that Disney themselves are ashamed of how they look apparently, turning in these monstrosities when remastering them for Blu-ray:
Just leave 'em the way they are, this is a disgrace.
petethepanda
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Bolt was my first thought as well. Definitely seemed to be the beginning of Disney turning things around after some down years.
Tangled doesn't seem to be underrated, but I'm always surprised at how infrequently it comes up. Probably my favorite Disney movie (which was the last thing I thought would ever happen when I sat down to see it for the first time).
Tangled doesn't seem to be underrated, but I'm always surprised at how infrequently it comes up. Probably my favorite Disney movie (which was the last thing I thought would ever happen when I sat down to see it for the first time).
No doubt cost prohibitive considering the returns it would yield, re-inking everything would be more expensive than the 3D process some of their renaissance movies went through. They could use CAPS I guess, but do they even still have the original animation somewhere?
The worst thing though is that Disney themselves are ashamed of how they look apparently, turning in these monstrosities when remastering them for Blu-ray:
Just leave 'em the way they are, this is a disgrace.
What in the crispy fuck filter are they using on those. Holy shit
Ultimadrago
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I was surprised how well this film held up when watching it recently. I will not make the mistake of sleeping on it again. It's seriously more enjoyable than anything recent (Non-Pixar and even then only Toy Story 3 is an exception) Disney has made in the current 3D era (barring Zootopia...maybe).
Also correct, though more for The Rescuers Down Under than The Rescuers, I think.
elrechazado
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Was gonna say something like this. I watched it a few years ago after reading about it as some kind of hidden gem... it was awful through and through.
Really liked Bolt but I haven't seen it in nearly a decade.
Could Robin Hood be considered underrated? At least it's my favorite from the cheap-ass xerox era. Definitely one of my childhood faves.
Robin Hood is pretty high rated.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
No doubt cost prohibitive considering the returns it would yield, re-inking everything would be more expensive than the 3D process some of their renaissance movies went through. They could use CAPS I guess, but do they even still have the original animation somewhere?
The worst thing though is that Disney themselves are ashamed of how they look apparently, turning in these monstrosities when remastering them for Blu-ray:
Just leave 'em the way they are, this is a disgrace.
oh god it's like those washed out emulator filters
it usually pops out as a comparison piece for Frozen, usually saying it's better than Frozen
(which I agree)
The Salt Life
Banned
What was bed knobs and broom sticks when they fought the nazi's?
That was a buena vista/Disney film no? I mean it was live action but had Disney animation in it.
That was a buena vista/Disney film no? I mean it was live action but had Disney animation in it.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
underrated might have been wrong, forgotten is more applicable. It just fell by the wayside to frozen.
frothystout
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No mention of Princess and the Frog? Watching it in theaters I was blown away, I loved everything about it. Thought that hand-drawn animated movies finally would make a comeback, but instead they're now gone for good. Criminally underrated movie, it really captures the Disney magic while giving it an appropriate modern flavor.
Necron
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Really liked Bolt but I haven't seen it in nearly a decade.
Could Robin Hood be considered underrated? At least it's my favorite from the cheap-ass xerox era. Definitely one of my childhood faves.
My favourite Disney film alongside Sword in the Stone (is that also considered underrated?)
That is exactly what I thought. It reminds me of playing on an N64 emulator like 15 years ago.
SteveMeister
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I'm not sure Lilo & Stitch counts as underrated. It's a beloved movie that spawned two sequels and two TV shows (one's an anime!), and undoubtedly has sold billions in merchandise worldwide. Certainly not in the same company as Treasure Planet, Bolt and Atlantis, anyway.
DoctorFling
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The Brave Little Toaster.
PepsimanVsJoe
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I agree with all mentions of The Great Mouse Detective.
This scene...this freakin' brilliant scene (Spoilers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA1LVoQ_bC4
This scene...this freakin' brilliant scene (Spoilers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA1LVoQ_bC4
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