"A Bug's Life" (1998) Final score: 7.31 Highest score: 10 (borntodiethisway, Haven, that G.U.Y.) Lowest score: 1 (Rihsuschrist (ATG))
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- The plotline has several similarities to the DreamWorks' produced Antz, which had been released a month earlier. That's because Jeffrey Katzenberg was kicked out of Disney while ABL was in development.
- It's so far the only Pixar film not to have a sequel/prequel released or confirmed.
- It's the only Pixar film in which no humans appear.
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1996) Final score: 7.39 Highest score: 10 (theus, Rihsuschrist (ATG), JakeKills, Nait Phoenix, MiMiLamb) Lowest score: 1 (borntodiethisway)
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- To this day it remains one of Disney's most infamous movies. It was criticized by parents and religious groups for its showcase of very dark subjects such as religion, lust, racism and torture. Disney tried to stay out of the riot and avoided overexposing the movie. It still received critical acclaim.
- It was the first Disney animated film to contain a production budget of around $100 million, so in theory, it was the most expensive Disney animated film at the time.
It's a good movie but damn if it isn't a dark viewing for kids. It's also very long. It's a gorgeous movie but I think they made a misstep by choosing Hunchback. I don't think they did the novel enough justice (especially with its ending).
It's a good movie but damn if it isn't a dark viewing for kids. It's also very long. It's a gorgeous movie but I think they made a misstep by choosing Hunchback. I don't think they did the novel enough justice (especially with its ending).
You've read it?
I've always wanted to give it a try but I keep postponing, is it really as good as they say?
You've read it?
I've always wanted to give it a try but I keep postponing, is it really as good as they say?
Let's just say that the ending is quite nothing like the movie. Actually, Esmerelda is basically the main character throughout the book if I remember correctly. It's been some time.
The bugs movie is cute, but just that. A good placement for it.
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was just too dark, I remember that here everyone said it was a satanic movie, and to be honest it is really dark haha. Not a bad movie but kind of weird for a Disney movie, so a good placement as well.