#QUASIMODO IS UNDERRATED AND PERFECT

[local-ghoul12]

Okay so I don’t post a lot I will admit it.

But I’ve been OBSESSED with disneys the hunch back of Notre dame recently, and I may or may not have taking a serious liking to Quasimodo lol

So I might have drawn some things and might have caved and made a self insert for it

[asadfangirlbitxh]

Blogmas #2 2023

Underrated Disney movies that I love

1) Big Hero 6

This movie always makes me cry like a baby

2) Dinosaur

Before Disney Plus, I swear I had thought I dreamt this movie. Because no one else seemed to remember it. But honestly this movie makes me cry so much. Like definitely worth a watch

3) The Wild

This was clearly Disney's attempt to compete with Madagascar. But it was a cute attempt, nostalgia is definitely helping this but it's definitely a classic

But the iconic dialogue lives in my head.

"who knows how to stere?"

"we are animals"

"so none of us"

4) 101 Dalmatians

Cruella Deville is a bop. And i have to say the movie is so aesthetically pleasing. It makes me happy to see all those little puppies just vibing as the adults scramble to save them

5) Atlantis; the lost empire

This movie made me bisexual

6) The Emperor's new groove

This movie made me the person I am today. It's the perfect combination of heart, humor and just utter ridiculousness. This movie genuinely feels like a warm hug of my childhood after a particularly hard day

7) the Rescuer series

Under movie which I was convinced for the longest time was a fever dream. I love that they made this film. It broke my heart to see both those children and how the adults in their life let them down but it made me the person I am today. I work in healthcare to make sure that no child ever feels like that. So this movie really is worth the watch..brilliantly written just deserves so much more credit

8) The Hunchback of Notre Dame

First of all, the crush I had on Esmeralda is unreal. Like she is so pretty. Also, i love how they showed that she didn't love Quasimodo but not because he was ugly but he just wasn't the person for her. Also the villian death was so Amazing. I was so happy when that mother ducker perished

Also god helped the outcasts deserves an Oscar

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9) Brother Bear

Another story that makes.me cry. And i love the portrayal of Native American lore compared to Pocahontas where there was a glamoroisation of the coloniser. The ending always gets me and makes.me an ugly crying mess

Also the iconic "stop.telling people I'm dead" meme

10) Robin Hood

The humor in this movie is unmatched. I had the biggest crush on Robin. He was so smooth and those eyes. Sir! Omg please.

Also i think it's so well written which can't be said for some Disney movies

[grntaire]

anyway if we’re talking movie musical adaptations. hunchback would be amazing but it would HAVE to be done correctly. like must have roma ppl cast as roma roles (including quasimodo i fear many forget his mother was roma). every character needs to be able to sing their mf face off and tbh they gotta get rid of the whole “going to heaven means being cured of disabilities thing” like that is genuinely crazy. it NEEDS to feel gothic and scary. patrick page literally has to play frollo its not often i am deeply attached to the original actor but he just. IS frollo. they should also get me in that mf recording studio for the choral features of course

my brother said spring awakening at a24 and honestly. not no but i raise him a24 bare a pop opera. that would fix me

also catch me if you can. SUCH an underrated show all around but brenda needs life breathed into her i think if they developed her as a character more it would be perfect. it’s just such a classically MT score i would die for it

next to normal would be great however it reaaaally would have to center diana. i fear the movie route for this in terms of marketability would be to focus it on natalie and gabe which is just simply not the show

[gabineteolvidado]

Hey! <3 Love your art. And Im curious, Who is your favorite Disney villain? and why?

4.- Yzma She’s threatening and even cruel, but also flamboyant, over-the-top, and entertaining. Every scene with her and Kronk is just pure hilarity. An amazing character that is extremely underrated. She’s clearly intelligent to be able to become advisor to the emperor. And a woman of science.

3.- Hook Perfect combo of threatening and silly. He shooting a guy for singing! haha While this isn't my favorite adaptation of Peter Pan (or my favorite Disney movie), Hook is a great character and memorable villain: entertaining, scary, charming, and sad all at once. It's weird how often I find myself rooting for Captain Hook.The man is beaten by children every other Tuesday, and spends every waking moment fearing that a crocodile will appear out of nowhere and devour him whole because the croc was fed Hook's own hand (by the movie hero!) Hook and his pirates are basically the Team Rocket of Disney.

2.- Frollo Judge Claude Frollo is a Monster. It is evil to willingly do evil acts on others… but it is far worse to do the same…and never even recognize your evil! Frollo committed practically every sin in the book but is convinced its forgivable since he believes he’s doing it for God. He thinks he is a “good” man and that his religion makes all of his actions praiseworthy and acceptable! Frollo doesn’t even realize how evil he really is. And he has convinced the young Quasimodo that he is a hideous monster not worthy of love or heaven's light. This is a new level of cruelty.

1.- Maleficent (The animated one, not live action) Maleficent is just amazing. The way she acts, the way she moves, the way she changes shape… I love everything about her. People whine because they claim she went after a baby for such a ‘tiny' slight. But in fairy dynamics, she was reacting appropriately. As the highest ranking fae in the land, by not inviting her the royals were insulting both her rank and her power. And her battle with the prince…. God, just let her win. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Ahem I like her design. Pretty demonic. And Maleficent as a Dragon is so great (My heart has a soft spot for lizards, dinosaurs, dragons). I like her voice. Eleanor Audley is brilliant in her performance. But the day I heard Rosario Muñoz Ledo as Maleficent she sent chills down my spine. So much power, so much presence. Here, listen her.

It's so sad that Disney canceled this dub so they wouldn't have to pay royalties.

[autismmydearwatson]

REASONS WHY THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME IS MY FAVORITE MOST RELEVANT DISNEY MOVIE

Disabled protagonist

QUASIMODO QUASIMODO QUASIMODO I WOULD DIE FOR HIM

Beginning chorus that goes AAAAAAAAAA

has a hypocritical religious fanatic as a villain

On the other hand, actually gives me hope in the church with characters like the Archdeacon and the song "God Help the Outcasts"

Clopin being an absolute madman

Clopin somehow knowing every detail of Quasimodos life with no explanation

how Clopin serves cunt in one scene then vanishes in the next second

Clopin in general

"Any last words?"

(Muffled screaming)

"That's what they ALL say."

Shows Quasimodos mom ACTIVELY BEING MURDERED on the steps of Notre Dame, as opposed to how in early Disney movies the deaths of innocent characters were offscreen, placing accountability on Frollo, on the steps of NOTRE DAME NO LESS, RIGHT IN FRONT OF GOD

"I am guiltless. She ran, I pursued." Sound familiar? DAMN this movie is so relevant

The stares of judgement from the saints of Notre Dame, looking down on Frollo

"What makes a monster and what makes a man?"

Phoebus being a himbo

Hugo being canonically gay

I SWEAR Disney just let the team go NUTS with this movie they broke so many rules

The binti on Esmeraldas head at the Feast of Fools, referencing the Punjab region from which the Roma originated

the scene where Quasimodo runs back, humiliated, back to Notre Dame, and there's a moment just before he shuts the door when he realizes that now, after a whole song about wanting to be free and not trapped in the bell tower, he has to lock HIMSELF in. There is clear SHOCK in his eyes.

I know street performing is a stereotype for the Roma, but Esmeralda being a street performer but also being honest, kind, and NOT being a sultry, demonized sex doll broke SO MANY RULES as a female character

The opening song hit HARD

the entire soundtrack actually

Esmeralda having green eyes, which is not uncommon for the Roma, but also up until Esmeralda, green eyes were reserved for villains in Disney.

Phoebus being amazing but underrated

Hes the perfect man

"I was not trained to murder the innocent."

"CONSIDER IT MY HIGHEST HONOR, SIR."

Djali

Quasimodos crafts

"Look at that disgusting display." "Yes, sir!"

the way the citizens somehow recognize Quasimodo

his face rings a bell

get it

Esmeralda owning Frollo in front of everyone

"Silence!" "JUSTICE!"

"You can't right all the wrongs of this world by yourself, child."

The way the animation is so lovingly detailed and the lighting is perfect and the character design is so smooth and yet the background crowd animation looks like Really bad Sims

"Knock it off Hugo she's a girl not a mackerel."

"What did she say?" "Frollos nose is long and he wears a truss."

Esmeralda being a Rromani woman who isn't a) a prostitute, b) a witch, c) a fortune teller, or d) a thief

Quasimodos mom (I miss her)

Quasimodo going FERAL seeing one (1) soldier in Notre Dame, presumably there to arrest his friend

The contrast between Heavens Light and Hellfire

Confiteor deo......omnipotenti..........beatae Maria........semper virgini.........Beata Michaeli archangelo........sanctis apostolis........omnibus sanctis......sanctis.......

I just love singing that part

THE ANIMATION OF THE ENTIRE HELLFIRE SEQUENCE

THE HOODED FIGURES STARING DOWN FROLLO SINGING MEA CULPA

"protect me, Maria! Don't let this siren cast her spell! Don't let her fire sear my flesh and bone! DESTROY ESMERALDA! and let her taste the fires of Hell! Or else let her be mine and mine alone."

"CHOOSE ME OR YOUR PYRE, BE MINE OR YOU WILL BUUUUUURN!"

the religious symbols flying around Frollo like smoke as he sings the finale

KYRIE ELEISON

the way Frollo just freaking FALLS at the end. Just faceplants right on the stone floor

I LOVE THAT SONG OK IT SLAPS SO HARD

"I had a little trouble with the fireplace."

"Paris, the City of Lovers is glowing this evening.....true, that's because it's on fire."

"If I know Esmeralda" (holds up Queen card) "she's three steps" (3 of diamonds I think?) "ahead of Frollo" (the Fool card) "and well out of harms way!"

Frollo being written as the definition of an incel as well as a religious fanatic

"Yes uh um hm or we could just uh go down those stairs." HES SUCH A HIMBO I LOVE HIM

Esmeralda spitting in Frollos face

"after all, we're only made of stone." "We just thought you were made of something stronger."

Quasimodo going God Mode as he rescues Esmeralda

"SANCTUARY! SANCTUARY! SANCTUARY!"

The citizens of Paris allying with the Court of Miracles just so they can attack the soldiers assaulting Notre Dame

So in character of French people to stage another revolution

QUASIMODO POURING THE MOLTEN METAL HOLY SHIT QUASIMODO

Quasimodo has SNAPPED and honestly good for him

Quasimodo raising the dagger against his abuser and Frollo cowering because now he knows just how powerful Quasimodo is

"No, YOU LISTEN! All my life you've taught me the world was a dark and cruel place, but now I see that the only thing dark and cruel about it is people like YOU!"

The way Quasimodo still can't bring himself to let his abuser die because all his life he thought of Frollo as someone who loved and cared about him

"And He shall smite the wicked and plunge them into the fiery pit!"

AND GOD CHOOSES THAT EXACT MOMENT TO VIBE CHECK FROLLO DIRECTLY TO HELL

Quasimodo accepting Esmeralda and Phoebus' feelings for each other, proving that you don't need romantic love to be valued and also proving that Quasimodo deserves the world

All the lava just...... disappeared

Esmeralda bringing Quasimodo into the light, paralleling the scene in the beginning when she looks down at him in sympathy on the stage, and the scene where he locks himself in the cathedral

clopin is there again

THE LITTLE GIRL

"Don't you ever migrate???"

THIS ENTIRE MOVIE GUYS

And most of all, it's WILDLY DIFFERENT FROM THE NOVEL AND I LOVE THAT

So very sorry for the long post but I'm simply obsessed with this movie. I'm not saying it's necessarily the Best but it's my absolute favorite Disney movie, and that's NOT a very hard bar to reach since there are so many that are close to being my favorite. But this one takes the prize.

[mrdantastic808]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Storytelling in Song

What makes a good song in a movie?  Is it a catchy hook (like “Hakuna Matata” or “Colors of the Wind”)?  Is it the character pouring out his/her heart’s greatest desire (like “Part of Your World” or “Let It Go”)?  Is it the flashy colors and dance choreography (like “Be Our Guest” or “Friend Like Me”)?  

Generally, a song serves one of two purposes: it either advances the story or reveals something about the character.  Here’s a good litmus test: If you remove the song, does it change the movie?  If the answer is no, the song serves no purpose. Songs like “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” or “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” tells a narrative through montage. Take them out, and the movie is missing a crucial timeline piece.  Songs like “Belle” (aka “Bonjour”) and “Reflection” give us greater insight into the character’s head.  We sympathize with the character and root for him/her because of this.  This litmus test also demonstrates why a song like “Out There” works while “A Guy Like You” doesn’t.

A villain’s song works the same way.  Some advance the story (such as “Poor Unfortunate Souls”) while others reveal the villain’s character (such as “Gaston”).  Of course, some do both.  A good example is Frollo’s song, “Hellfire,” from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

According to author John Truby, “It is only by competing for the same goal that the hero and opponent are forced to come into direct conflict and to do so again and again throughout the story” (Anatomy of Story, 46).  After Quasimodo helps Esmerelda escape from the clutches of Frollo, we see the desires of both our hero and villain shape with their songs.  Both want Esmerelda, but for very different reasons. For Quasimodo, Esmerelda represents his desire to fit into society.  He sings a soft song, “Heaven’s Light,” where he hopes to be loved by her.  This is followed by “Hellfire,” where we get into Frollo’s mind.  His goal up to this point has been to rid the world of “sin” (aka gypsies), but he’s now wrestling with lust towards Esmerelda the Gypsie.  

Bridging the two songs together, and running parallel with “Hellfire,” is “Confiteor,” a Latin prayer of confession.  This adds a layer to the song, bringing out the hypocrisy in Frollo.  He cries out to Beata Maria (Virgin Mary), fooling himself into thinking he’s a man of God.  He believes himself to be a pious man, yet he’s quick to judge darkness in everyone except himself.  His refusal to take responsibility for his actions allows himself to be consumed by the fiery passions of lust.  The song ends with chants of “Kyrie Eleison” (Lord, have mercy).  Frollo is no longer the same person as he was at the song’s beginning.  He literally turns his back on the silhouettes representing the “holy” war he thinks he’s fighting.  

Instead, he chooses to fight for his selfish desires.  And he’s on a collision course with Quasimodo as they compete for the same person.

One thing I didn’t notice as a kid was that the instrumentals for “Hellfire” are scattered throughout the movie.  Now knowing the lyrics to this music changes the context of the movie’s experience.  We first hear this in the opening song “Bells of Notre Dame” as the title card displays.  In a way, it symbolizes Frollo’s darkness: He killed Quasimodo’s mother and raised the child in a gilded prison, isolating him from society by instilling lies.  Quasimodo must overcome the “Hellfire” of prejudice and lies about his identity.  In order to defeat Frollo, Quasimodo breaks free from the chains holding him down.  As he’s accepted himself, he’s now ready to be accepted into society.  The instrumentals play again to close the movie, but this time used to illustrate the hero’s triumph.

“Hunchback of Notre Dame” wasn’t a movie I watched often as a kid.  I enjoyed it and watched it a couple of times, but it was overshadowed by iconic movies like “Aladdin” and “Lion King.”  Revisiting this as an adult, I now realize how underrated this movie is. Sure, it’s not perfect, but there’s so many elements I used to overlook that I now have a deep appreciation for. “Hellfire” is one of them.  It may be one of the greatest Disney villain songs of all times.  

[gavillain]

Sid/Andy ;) And, to throw something interesting in, Quasimodo/Belle?

SidAndy: A+: OTP - Obviously XD Not only was it super special to me on a personal level, not only does it have some of the most talented and underrated fandom artists creating for it, and not only is it one of the few ships of that era of the internet that has endured to this day. But it is just a ship that fundamentally was perfect to fit together. Two characters designed as foils for each other who still manage to complement each other and lend themselves to powerful and moving natures about growing up and the necessity of moving on. Just fucking great, y’all.

Quasimodo/Belle: B: It’s really cute - I never really thought about it, but Belle is pretty much exactly the type of person who Quasimodo needs in his life. Someone warm, caring, and artistic who knows how to see the beauty within, who understands what it’s like to be othered by society. And Quasi would be far more gentle and nowhere near as aggressive with Belle than the Beast. Like I like Belle and the Beast and I bristle at the Stockholm syndrome complaints and the like, but there are moments that are a bit uncomfortably toxic that simply wouldn’t have happened with Quasi. So, yeah, not a ship I’d get invested in by any means, but I think it’s cute and they’re a good match!

[blapis-blazuli]

It’s a bit late for me to do this, but since the Monster AU @animatedc9000 and I created turns two years old today, I thought I’d give some quick thoughts on some of the things we’ve seen that are either part of it or we watched because of it in... some sort of order.

(Please don’t comment with something like “well actually” or “to be fair” or “but that’s (technically) not really a monster”, I’m having none of that. Also not all of these were included for the sake of monsters, as one in particular should be obvious for that. It’s a long story and I’m not sure if I have the attention span to fully explain.)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920): Pretty interesting, honestly? Can’t think of many versions that include a dream/hallucination of a spider

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923): Not bad, but I found it kinda odd that for being the title character it doesn’t really have as much focus on Quasimodo as I expected?

The Phantom of the Opera (1925): I get why people like it as much as they do (read: enjoy it the normal amount and not glorify it like John Flynn), but I thought it dragged on for a little too long?

Dracula (1931): Not bad. Not my favorite, but not bad.

Frankenstein (1931): Lovely! I think there were a few pacing issues towards the beginning and I’m still kinda baffled by the ending they went with, but overall I like it a lot.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931): Amazing. The effects were really impressive and Fredric March deserved all the praise he got for his acting here.

The Mummy (1932): Honestly probably my least favorite of the ones that are considered to be the definitive Universal Monsters, but I do think Karloff’s acting was pretty good.

The Invisible Man (1933): By far my favorite. I could go on about this one for a while, but I won’t because I have lots of others to get to.

The Bride of Frankenstein (1935): I liked this even more than the original, honestly?

Dracula’s Daughter (1936): Poor Marya...

Son of Frankenstein (1939): Not as good as Bride of Frankenstein but I still like it enough.

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939): I wanna see more of this Sherlock and Holmes? (Yes, I know they’re not monsters, but they’re here for other reasons; it’s a long story)

The Invisible Man Returns (1940): This is a really underrated sequel?

The Invisible Woman (1940): It’s... eh. Kitty Carroll deserves a better movie.

Man Made Monster (1941): Not bad for a film that’s about an hour long, but what the fuck was with that romance subplot? What the fuck?

The Wolf Man (1941): Good, but it’s hilarious that it expects me to believe that Claude Rains was Lon Chaney Jr’s dad, lol

Ghost of Frankenstein (1942): I don’t think this one’s as bad as some people have said?

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943): It’s good, but poor Larry...

Son of Dracula (1943): Kinda the weaker one of the Dracula child movies, but it’s alright. That ending is still really dumb though.

The Phantom of the Opera (1943): Poor Erique... Also I think this suffered from some poorly-chosen studio-mandated editing choices.

House of Frankenstein (1944): Did not integrate Dracula into the three-monster film very well. More importantly though, let Larry be happy, damnit.

House of Dracula (1945): Did not do Dracula or Frankenstein’s Monster enough justice, but at least Larry finally got to be happy.

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945/1973/1976): Three different versions, and all of them have a lot of similarities. Namely that Basil deserved way better and I want to beat Wotton to death with a baseball bat.

The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946): The first two acts are pretty decent, but the ending is honestly terrible. Zenobia deserves a better movie. One that makes her a proper lesbian icon.

House of Horrors (1946): It’s not bad, but it’s sadly pretty ableist.

She-Wolf of London (1946): Spoilers: there’s no werewolves. That said, I actually enjoyed this more than I expected? The women aren’t written too badly and it kinda does a twist on the love triangle thing that I wasn’t expecting?

The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951): Not a bad concept, just poorly executed.

It Came from Outer Space (1953): This one’s really neat actually?

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1953): It’s alright, but I could’ve done with Gill-Man offing off more of the male cast. They suck.

Cult of the Cobra (1955): This has a lot in common with The Mummy, but I actually like this one more? There’s a seed of an idea here with Lisa, but it just doesn’t seem like it was fully realized.

The Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957): This fucking sucked. It had no clue what the fuck it was doing.

The Fly (1958): The first time I saw it I thought it was pretty hokey, but after watching other monster movies from around this time and revisiting it, it’s better than I remember? Return of the Fly is still garbage though.

The Leech Woman (1960): Okay, this is cheating a bit since Cait and I “watched” it via MST3K, but I don’t think I would’ve been able to stand it by itself because... no. There’s an idea here, deep down there somewhere, but... no.

Phantom of the Paradise (1974): The first third was pretty... eh for me, but I was definitely more into it by the end. I also love how the villain is the guy who wrote Rainbow Connection and was The Penguin in BTAS.

[DATA REMOVED] ([DATA REMOVED]): ...No, just no. [DATA REMOVED], I’m sorry.

For those not in our AU but we watched anyway just because

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919/20): I can’ definitely see how this ended up influencing the styles of other films, it’s interesting.

Nosferatu (1922): I think this is the only one we’ve seen that’s actually given me the creeps? I dunno why, but it was an interesting watch.

The Man Who Laughs (1928): Spoilers: this is the rare film that gives the deformed person a happy ending, and he absolutely deserves it.

Son of Dracula (1974): I’ll be honest, I was only looking forward to this for the Keith Moon cameo.

Nocturna: Granddaughter of Dracula (1979): I... liked the ideas that were introduced here more than those in Son of Dracula. I don’t think I’d recommend it though.

The Mummy (1997): Not perfect, but still a lot of fun.

The Umm (2017): This is the opposite of fun. Don’t even watch it to try and get a laugh out of it, it’s not worth it.

Anyway, happy two years to our AU!

[wazafam]

Disney: adjectives galore spring to mind when we hear this famous name: sweet, adventurous, wholesome, nostalgic, magical. But what some Disney fans may not know is that many Disney shorts and feature-length films were inspired by fairytales, plays, religious texts, and other literary sources. It seems that Walt Disney did a lot of reading in his day and knew that these tales would make for some of the most adored, classic movies for audiences old and young.

RELATED: Disney: Ranking The 15 Greatest Female Villains

And he wasn't wrong. These text-turned-flicks have motivated artists for decades to create not just movies, but fan art, fashion, and more.

10 The Princess And The Frog

Disney's The Princess and the Frog (2009) follows Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a worked-to-the-bone waitress and aspiring restaurant owner in 1950's Louisiana. She kisses a price-turned-frog, Naveen (Bruno Campos), and becomes one herself. They both journey across time, swamps, and streets in a race to turn themselves back to humans -- or remain amphibians forever.

In contrast, "The Frog-Prince" or "Iron Henry," from which Disney drew inspiration, is a german fairy tale from 1812. The prince-turned-frog under a witch's curse finds the princess when she throws a golden ball into the lake he occupies, exchanging the ball for her friendship, who then reverts back to a handsome prince. Iron Henry is the Prince's loyal servant, who, upon hearing of his Prince's transformation, encased his heart in iron bands so it wouldn't break and fall apart from sadness. When he learns of the Prince's change back to royalty, it breaks -- but from happiness.

9 The Little Mermaid

The movie that inspired spin-offs, sequels, cosplay, and more: Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) follows the story of Ariel (Jodi Benson) as she embarks on a quest to save her soul, literally, after making a deal with the sea witch, Ursula (Pat Carroll), to give her her perfect singing voice in exchange for becoming human. Of course, the spell can only be broken by true love's kiss, and in the end, it is, with viewers seeing a happy sea wedding between Ariel and Prince Eric (Christopher Daniel Barnes).

This flick takes its cues from both a play and a fairy tale. Unsatisfied with life, despite being incredibly successful, Faust makes a deal with the devil to give him his soul in exchange for all the knowledge and pleasures of the world. Ariel does the same but compromises her voice for love. Additionally, Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale of the same name is essentially the same story, but with some darker elements, including murder, heartbreak and betrayal.

8 The Lion King

Arguably the most famous, beloved Disney film of all time, The Lion King (1992) is a tour-de-force with a literary backdrop. Fans of Shakespeare will recognize the references to The Bard's classic tragic play, Hamlet, which is the tale of a young Denmarkian prince who avenges his father's death at the hands of his uncle.

RELATED: Disney: 5 Characters That Were Potentially Bad Influences (& 5 That Were Great Role Models)

Further, the pinnacle scene where Simba sees Mufasa in the nighttime sky in the form of clouds over the Serengeti -- his father, Mufasa -- harkens back to when Hamlet sees his own ghostly apparition of his father but also references Moses in the Christian bible as he stands before God when he appears in the burning bush. Finally, the entire journey mimics Joseph Campbell's story, The Heroes Journey (as many, many other films do), which follows the arc of the hero on his journey from beginning to end.

7 The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

The 1996 Disney film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, also has literary roots. Based on the gothic novel from 1831 by French author Victor Hugo, the book unfolds much the same way the film does, although some plotlines have been changed to suit child audiences and parents.

For instance, in the book, Esmerelda dies and Quasimodo, decades later, is found lying beside her in the mass grave into which she was thrown in with criminals and the poor.

6 The Great Mouse Detective

Perhaps one of the most underrated Disney movies in the ether, The Great Mouse Detective (1986) is a story of a mouse detective named Basil (of Baker Street), his sidekick Watson, and the adventure they go on to rescue a young mouse girl's kidnapped father from the notorious Professor Ratigan.

This Disney gem was based on the exploits of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his for-hire detective skills that focused on London's despondent and downtrodden, as well as the wealthy elite.

5 Snow White

1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is about a young, fair maiden, cast aside into the dangerous, dark, and deep forest by her wicked stepmother for being more beautiful than her. When a huntsman is ordered to kill her, he spares Snow White's life and she takes up residence in a small cottage with seven mining dwarfs.

RELATED: Disney: 10 Movies With Surprisingly Adult Messages

The fairy tale of the same name from the Brothers Grimm unfurls much the same, only with more murderous plots-for-hire and red-hot iron slippers.

4 Sleeping Beauty

Disney's Sleeping Beauty from 1959 is one of the most famous peasant-turned-princess stories. Naturally, Disney took its cues from the Brothers Grimm, once again, in their fairy tale titled "Little Brier-Rose."

Absent are the three tiny fairy godmothers who look after the princess in the film version, but otherwise, much is the same, complete with a Maleficent-type villain and true love's kiss breaking the cursed spell.

3 Rapunzel

Disney's Tangled (2010) is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Rapunzel. It unravels in much the same way that the film does, but with some differences: Rapunzel, in the fairy tale, is a sort of lettuce leaf her mother craves during pregnancy, and the king steals it from the sorceress' garden in which it grows.

The prince also becomes blinded at one point, unlike in the movie, but has his sight restored and, like the film, he and Rapunzel live happily ever after.

2 Oliver And Company

Another underrated Disney flick, Oliver & Company (1988) features the story of a lost and abandoned tabby kitten named Oliver (Joey Lawrence), who joins a rough-and-tumble gang of dogs in New York City (their leader being Dodger, played by Billy Joel).

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This hidden treasure is based on Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist or The Parish Boy's Progress, published in London in 1838. The prose follows orphan Oliver Twist, who was born in a workhouse and became an apprentice for an undertaker. Deciding to escape, he travels to London and encounters the "Artful Dodger," a member of a criminal gang led by the elderly criminal, Fagin.

1 Cinderella

Cinderella, Disney's classic rags-to-riches film from 1950, is one of their greatest since Snow White. The film, once again, drew its magic from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the same moniker (also known as "The Little Glass Slipper").

As with almost all of these fairy tales, there were some darker elements excluded from Disney's version that were present in the Brothers Grimm tale, like when the evil stepsisters mutilate their feet in order for the slipper to fit, as well as pigeons plucking out both of their eyes by the end of the tale.

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Top 10 Hottest Disney Character (Guys Edition)

I did this before but decided to redo it bc I changed my mind on some. Girl version will be up later or tomorrow whoops. 

Disclaimer: These are opinions, friendos. My word is no one’s law. Also, don't expect this to be full of princes. There are two/one honorary.

10) Tarzan (Tarzan)

I'm normally not into guys with muscles idk, but he was one of my earliest Disney loves. He was so compassionate and protective over his family, it makes me really happy and what not. He's low on the list because while he's still attractive, he is no longer my favorite.

9) Milo (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)

This fucking dork amirite. He is a genius and is so ambitious, I adore him and his glasses and everything. I also really like Michael J. Fox, so that's a bonus, you know? He's such an underrated character and I love him so much, but it's been a while since I've seen the movie to put him higher up.

8) Peter Pan (Peter Pan)

Almost everyone loves Peter, don't you dare lie to me. We all wanted to be Wendy or Tinkerbell. Even his face characters at the park are good and pretty fuckin hot. Though irresponsibile, he still has a lot of courage and some sort of wisdom. He's low on the list because I'm not sure of his canon age and I'm not here to go to jail.

7) Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty)

Technically, he's my favorite Disney prince, despite others being higher up. He's a gorgeous guy with a pretty great singing voice though. I like that, despite knowing her for maybe five minutes as an adult/teenager, there's still a connection between him and Aurora that he's willing to fight a fuckin magic dragon (with the fairies’ help.) I really adore him okay.

6) Roger (101 Dalmatians)

Another one of my favorite dorks. Musically talented, tall, loves dogs so much that he's willing to keep 101 of them? He's perfection and I'm jealous of Anita. He literally helped keep a puppy ALIVE when it was born. What a great guy who's also kind of shady by making a song about Cruella. I'm also that level of petty, sooooooo.

5) Shang (Mulan)

Fight me on this, but I think everyone either wanted to be or marry him. He's such a badass, but also a huge nerd. He did a good job at working with his soldiers. Mulan and he are both wonderful. He's got s good body that isn't too ripped either. I'm kind of on Mulan’s grandmother’s side when she said to sign her up for the next war. Also, don't forget his fuckin singing. That was my jam.

4) Quasimodo (Hunchback of Norte Dame)

At least one of you are gonna be like wtf why, but lemme explain. This man is a cutie pie. He is pure and good and precious as FUCK. He wants the est for people and wouldn't hurt a fly on purpose. He was sad that Esmeralda didn't like him the same way he liked her, but he didn't turn into a huge dick about it. He's a good soul who deserves love and I think he's absolutely adorable.

3) Kuzco (Emperor’s New Groove)

I love this asshole so much. He's such a fuckin idiot with my sense of sarcasm. He does learn and mature through the movie, but he still stays pretty much the same only with more boundaries. At one point in my life, I was obsessed with him, it was unhealthy. I'm also a huge fan of the show based on the movie because he was still a huge idiot. Bless.

2) Flynn Rider (Tangled)

This is so basic of me, I know. But have you seen him? He is so wonderful to look at and is such a great guy deep down. His relationship with Rapunzel is perfect and I forever love when he cuts off her hair. He's really a sweetheart. I get a lot of Robin Hood vibes from him, though I'm not sure why. I hope the tv series does him justice or I'll be swinging,

1) Clopin (Hunchback of Norte Dame)

If you know me, you know this is no surprise. Clopin Trouillefou is not only the hottest Disney guy, but he's also my favorite character in general. I love the way he was drawn, especially when it came to his smile. He's so childish, but yet so mature. He's great with kids and takes shit from no one (except maybe Esmeralda.) He really does love his people, too. Also, he has a lil tummy! What a bean. He gives me a lot of Prince vibes, as well. AND THAT VOICE DEAR GOD OH MY GOD, THAT SINGING VOICE WHERE ARE MY PANTS

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top 10 Disney Animated Movie Songs of all time

top 10 Disney Animated Movie Songs of all time

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 Still, it's time I've really got some hot takes going, so I've taken it upon myself to sort out what I humbly think for the 10 most OVERLOOKED and UNDERRATED animated Disney movie songs of all time.

10. "When She Loved Me," Toy Story 2

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Some Context: Jessie reveals to a pompous Woody what it's like to lose your child's love. It's one of the worst, most painful scenes dedicated to the film, and marks the beginning of Pixar's need to permanently mess us up. Why It's Awesome: HELLO, THIS IS THE SADDEST SONG EVER WRITTEN AND RECORDED. Sarah McLachlan took a break to make us all sad about dogs, to make us sad about toys. Why did no one stop it?! Why wasn't anyone like, "That seems like a lot for a children's movie, maybe we'll pull it back?! "Either way, turn them on if you feel like having a good scream and no other time. They were warned.

9. "Zero to Hero," Hercules

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Context Some: The whole premise of the song is in the title: Hercules goes from a zero to a hero. Flat in no time. Zero to the hero. Just. Like. The. Why it's awesome: Listen... the muses are by far the best part of Hercules (the existence of Meg is a close second). In addition, as you learn on this list, your girl loves a montage, and this is a PERFECT ONE. We don't need to see one scene after another, as this song finishes everything in three minutes.

8. "Out There," The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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A context: After swearing to the very fearsome Frollo that he will NOT go to the village for the "Feast of Fools"... Quasimodo thinks about going over a song (and ultimately does) that is related to absolutely every introvert. We love a rebel. Why It's Awesome: Hunchback has the best soundtrack of a Disney Renaissance-era movie (Insert Miranda Priestly, no, no... that was no question gif), and this leads my list of the most underrated hero songs in Disney canon. It's beautiful. 7. "Shiny," Moana

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Context Some: In an attempt to steal back Maui's beloved magic hook, water god Moana is forced to distract the new owner of the hook as essentially living bait.

Why It's Awesome: In my opinion, this is the most underrated villain song in recent memory. It's... Great? It is so catchy and full of exhibitions about Maui's past without being overly entangled with information. Also, like, whoever has the idea of "David Bowie... BUT AS GIANT CRAB! " deserves an increase and a high five. 11/10.

6. "Son of Man," Tarzan

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A contextual context: Tarzan, desperate to prove himself to his adoptive father, does everything to show that he belongs to their family as he grows up to be a man who has become human. It is the film "Simba, Timon and Pumbaa", which runs over the bridge during "Hakuna Matata". "

Why It's Awesome: Phil Collins made the ABSOLUTE MOST for no reason on this soundtrack, and I love it. If you don't think this song is going harder than it needs to be, IDK, what's going on with you. Is everything all right? Do you want to talk about it? Also, once again, we love a montage

5. "I've Got a Dream," Tangled

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Context Some: After a life of social disfigurement (though not by election or government mandate), Rapunzel is tricked into a rowdy tavern by Flynn: "My real name is Eugene and I'm a soft Boi" Ryder to scare her back to her tower. It burns spectacularly. Why it's awesome: I don't think I'm in the minority when I think Tangled as a film is aggressively underestimated as a film. It felt like a true return to form for Disney, even though it was one of its first princess movies without hand-drawn animation. This song is an EAR. Worm. And I really love the message. Like, absolutely everyone you meet, no matter how unlikely, has a dream and a weird hobby, and we should all be louder about it!

4. "We Are One," The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride

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Some Context: Simba and Nala got it up (I suppose after she made this face during "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and had precocious baby Kiara. Kiara is not quite as hype about royalty as Simba was at her age, much to his dismay. He sings this very beautiful song with her about purpose and whatnot. Why It's Awesome: IDK why, but this song makes me cry??? Every time I hear it??? Maybe it's because Matthew Broderick serves pure singing? Maybe it's because it's about family? Maybe it's because I'm also a daughter who wants to make her parents proud without sacrificing themselves??? Who knows! Either way, it's a great antithesis to "I just can't wait to be king."" Don't send this post to my therapist, thank you.

3. "Welcome to the Forty Thieves," Aladdin and the King of Thieves

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A certain context: After a life in an orphanage, Aladdin finally chases his father – who is a certified D.I.L.F. – and discovers that he is the literal KING of thieves. He and his comrades sing this wild fun number to welcome Aladdin to their super-secret club.

Why it's awesome: This movie has a distinct place on my "This is a funny movie and I'm not going to apologize for having it." I've seen it a lot as a kid and it's a GOOD TIME. I also like to imagine these murderous thieves performing this whole song and dance number for every single person who participates, and they rehearse it regularly to keep themselves fresh. Gorgeous.

2. "Why Should I Worry," Oliver and Company

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A certain context: After helping the street-like puppy Dodger get some very tasty-looking hot dogs, Oliver gets a lesson in "Street Savoir-faire" when Dodger refuses to share their earnings. Also, fun fact, I would die for Oliver. It's the cutest little orange fluff I've ever seen in my life.

Why It's Awesome: This song. Has no business. Go so hard. As it is. But what else would you expect from a Billy Joel song, I think? Sing us a song, you're the hot dog puppy, sing us a song tonight...

1. "Stand Out," A Goofy Movie

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Context Some: Max, son of Goofy, is desperate to get his Crush Roxanne attention. He and his buds develop a plan to interrupt the headmaster's presentation on the last day of school by performing a tune from the popular fictional band Powerline. Why it's awesome: This whole movie is perfect and I'm not going to accept any other comments about it. We all already know that "Eye to Eye" from the illustrious powerline is ICONIC, but this number is just as large. In my humble opinion, this is the MOST underestimated musical sequence in all Disney canon. It's, as the children say, a bop. In addition, side note: YO STACYYY, TALK TO ME, TALK TO ME, TALK TO ME, BABY.  this is my modest ranking — but what is YOU? What do YOU think is the most underrated animated Disney song of all time? Share your selections in the comments below!

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