Disney Animated Movies (Updated!)

About a year ago, my mission was to watch all of the Disney movies (mainly animated since there is so many, but I will try and fit in others) before I got down to Florida to start the Disney College Program in August. Here is an updated listed of what I've seen/bought up-to-date.

[ X ] Seen it \ [ _ ] Haven't finished.

FAVORITES \ OWN IT \ HATED IT \ WHY WAS THIS MADE?

ANIMATED CLASSICS, SEQUELS, & SPIN-OFFS

[ X ] Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

[ X ] Pinocchio (1940)

[ X ] Fantasia (1940)

[ X ] Dumbo (1941)

[ X ] Bambi (1942)

>> [ X ] Bambi II (2006)

[ X ] Cinderella (1950)

>> [ X ] Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002)*

>> [ X ] Cinderella III: a Twist in Time (2007)*

[ X ] Alice in Wonderland (1951)

[ ] The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

[ X ] Peter Pan (1953)

>> [ X ] Return to Never Land (2002)

>> [ X ] Tinker Bell (2008)*

>> [ ] Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)*

>> [ X ] Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010)*

>> [ ] Tinker Bell: A Winter Story (2011)*

[ X ] Lady & the Tramp (1955)

>> [ X ] Lady & the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)*

[ X ] Sleeping Beauty (1959)

[ X ] 101 Dalmations (1961)

>> [ ] 101 Dalmations II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)*

[ ] the Sword in the Stone (1961)

[ X ] the Jungle Book (1967)

>> [ X ] the Jungle Book 2 (2003)

[ X ] the Aristocats (1970)

[ X ] Robin Hood (1973)

[ ] the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

>> [ ] Pooh's Grand Adventure: the Search for Christopher Robin (1997)*

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)*

>> [ ] the Tigger Movie (2000)

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)*

>> [ ] Piglet's Big Movie (2003)

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004)*

>> [ ] Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)

>> [ ] Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005)*

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh (2011)

[ X ] the Rescuers (1977)

>> [ X ] the Rescuers Down Under (1990)

[ X ] the Fox & the Hound (1981)

>> [ X ] the Fox & the Hound 2 (2006)*

[ _ ] the Black Cauldron (1985)

[ X ] the Great Mouse Detective (1986)

[ X ] the Brave Little Toaster (1987)*

>> [ X ] the Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)*

>> [ X ] the Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1999)*

[ X ] Oliver & Company (1988)

[ X ] the Little Mermaid (1989)

>> [ X ] the Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)*

>> [ X ] the Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)

[ X ] Beauty & the Beast (1991)

>> [ X ] Belle's Magical World (1998)*

[ X ] Aladdin (1992)

>> [ X ] the Return of Jafar (1994)*

>> [ X ] Aladdin & the King of Thieves (1996)*

[ X ] the Lion King (1994)

>> [ X ] the Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)*

>> [ X ] the Lion King 1 1/2 (2004)

[ X ] Pocahontas (1995)

>> [ X ] Pochahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998)*

[ X ] the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

>> [ X ] the Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002)*

[ X ] Hercules (1997)

[ X ] Mulan (1998)

>> [ X ] Mulan II (2005)*

[ X ] Tarzan (1999)

>> [ ] Tarzan & Jane (2002)*

>> [ _ ] Tarzan II (2005)

[ _ ] Fantasia 2000 (2000)

[ _ ] Dinosaur (2000)

[ X ] the Emperor's New Groove (2000)

>> [ X ] Kronk's New Groove*

[ X ] Atlantis: the Lost Empire (2001)

>> [ X ] Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003)*

[ X ] Lilo & Sitch (2002)

>> [ ] Stitch! The Movie (2003)*

>> [ ] Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch (2005)*

>> [ ] Leroy & Stitch (2006)

[ X ] Treasure Planet (2002)

[ X ] Brother Bear (2003)

>> [ ] Brother Bear 2 (2006)*

[ ] Home on the Range (2004)

[ X ] Chicken Little (2005)

[ X ] Meet the Robinsons (2007)

[ X ] Bolt (2008)

[ X ] the Princess & the Frog (2009)

[ X ] Tangled (2010)

[ ] Reboot Ralph (2012)

[ ] King of the Elves (2013)

OTHER ANIMATED DISNEY FEATURES (TOON DISNEY STUDIOS)

[ ] DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)

[ X ] A Goofy Movie (1995)

[ X ] An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000)

[ ] Doug's 1st Movie (1999)

[ ] Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)*

[ ] Recess: School's Out (2001)

[ X ] Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

[ ] Teacher's Pet (2004)

[ ] Mickey, Donald, Goofy: the Three Musketeers (2004)*

[ ] Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)*

[ ] Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007)*

PIXAR / DISNEY-PIXAR

[ X ] Toy Story (1995)

>> [ X ] Toy Story 2 (1999)

>> [ X ] Toy Story 3 (2010)

[ X ] A Bug's Life (1998)

[ X ] Monster's Inc (2001)

>> [ ] Monsters University (2013)

[ X ] Finding Nemo (2003)

[ X ] the Incredibles (2004)

[ X ] Cars (2006)

>> [ ] Cars 2 (2011)

[ X ] Ratatouille (2007)

[ X ] WALL-E (2008)

[ X ] UP (2009)

[ ] Brave (2012)

* Straight to video release.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) Review

Attention: Do not read any further if you do not want to know what happens and have not seen the movie. SPOILER ALERT!

Warner Bros. emblem. Cue tears.

I first must start out by saying I really enjoyed the way they opened this scene. Although Bill Nighy’s approach to Rufus Scrimgeour was different than that of the Rufus in the book, I actually liked it more. Considering they hadn’t introduced him in Half Blood Prince it would have made it a little hard and confusing had he been as angry and headstrong as he is in the book. Hermione wiping her parents memories away and watching her fade from all of the pictures. EXCELLENT ADDED SCENE MR. KLOVES. Malfoy Manor. I love Ralph Fiennes is a perfect Voldemort. I’m so glad we get to really see him interpret Voldemort’s character. Charity Burbage. Lucius, Narciss, and Draco scared and fallen from grace. Snape being like “BITCH I KNOW WHAT’S UP. My what the fuck moment was with the mirror piece because I’m like “where’d ya get that Harry?!” I was a little disappointed that we didn’t get to see much of the Dursley’s because I really wanted that “I don’t think you’re a waste of space” scene between Harry and Dudley, but otherwise I think it effectively brought the audience to realize that shit just got real, real fast. Also, I’m really glad they took out the long winded “In Memoriam” chapter and allowed us to get the jist of it through news paper clippings.

The Seven Potters. Pure perfection. When Harry opened that door and hugged Ron and Hermione, it was so heartwarming. Fred and George’s comic relief. Hermione handle business, like a boss. Mundungus Fletcher. Moody’s sense of urgency. LUPIN AND TONKS <3. DanRad… naked. “Don’t look at me Bill, I’m ‘ideous.” Harry lets Hedwig go (which makes a little more sense to me anyway.) The departure. The immediate ambush of Death Eaters. Finally Hagrid gets to be a little badass. I’m not mad at the way that scene played out… the whole multiple safehouses with Tonks’ parents really wasn’t necessary to the major plot line and I think personally would have dragged. No Stan Shunpike, but who cares because the way that Hedwig came back to protect Harry was ten times better. Cried like a little baby when that spell hit Hedwig. Fo seriously, so sad.

Fallen Warrior-The Wedding. Mad Eye’s death. “Harry is the best hope we have, trust him.” Cue more tears down my face. Ron stopping Harry from leaving. The Will of Albus Dumbledore, short, informative, and to the point. I actually enjoyed the Ginny/Harry interaction. George being a cockblock. No long-winded and unnecessary events to lead up to the wedding, it was just BOOM. Loved that it was like that. Also, no drawn out conversation between Elphias Doge and Aunt Muriel, just the necessities. No Viktor Krum from what I saw unless he was in the background and I just missed it. Hagrid and Madame Maxime. <3 The Lovegoods, just as strange and abnormal and completely amazing. KINGSLEY FUCKING SHACKELBOLT YOU BADASS MOTHERFUCKER YOU.

Hermione saves the day, like usual. Emma even gets to lighten the mood talking about some damn cake for Harry’s birthday. The whole “Hey Harry now you’re 17 so now you can do magic” is not really addressed although they do mention the trace. The cafe scene was comedic and yet dark and sinister. Well played out. I love the immediate return to Grimmwauld Place and the Dumbledore dust ghost thing. RAB is discussed and figured out. KREACHER RETURNS<3 A little sad that he doesn’t get to bond with the trio and tell the entire story but it was sufficient enough for someone who’s never read the books. THE RETURN OF DOBBY<333 when he and Kreacher bring back Mundungus. Dobby, you are so fucking amazing. AMAZING. By the way, the Ron/Hermione interaction was PERFECT, particularly in Grimmwauld Place. I loved every effing second of cuteness that exuded from their amazing chemistry.

No time wasted, the trio head to the Ministry of Magic. I will say that a lot of stuff happens in the first of the movie. It didn’t feel rushed per say, it just felt like it’s a lot to handle. Anyways, they infiltrate the Ministry to get the locket from Umbridge. Amazing stuff there. I was worried about how this scene would play out and it did not disappoint.

Ron is splinched during disapparation and starts to get annoyed at how much time Harry and Hermione spend together. The camping scenes. Now, in the book these made it the book feel soooo long, but they did a nice job of cutting it down. When Ron left I felt so incredibly sad for Hermione. The dance scene between Harry and Hermione. SO EFFING ADORABLE. Made me love DanRad 982374928374 times more!

Cut to Godric’s Hollow. Harry and Hermione at his parents’ graves. Commence more tears of sadness. The Bathilda Shot scenes… EPIC. SOOO GOOD except for the fact I was confused about the fully furnish baby room when Nagini attacked.

Jump to the Silver Doe. THAT SCENE WAS SO FUCKING AMAZING. Seriously. DanRad naked (again) and when Ron destroys the horcrux… I was legit probably as scared as Ron was. The Harry/Hermione kiss… erhm…

The trio goes to the Lovegoods. The graphics for the Tale of the Three Brothers was very, very good. I like that Xeno says Voldemort (the taboo) and the Death Eaters come. They leave and end up apparating right into a gang of snatchers. A chase happens and they’re caught. Hermione managed the stinging hex to disfigure Harry.

MALFOY MANOR part deux. HELENA BONHAM CARTER YOU AMAZING WOMAN YOU. Every scene the Bellatrix is in is fucking amazing. No death for Wormtail, and no Dean Thomas. DOBBY A MOTHERFUCKING FREE ELF shows up and saves the day. I teared up when reading the book when Dobby… you know… but watching it on screen after all of the amazing speech and dialogue he had in this movie… I CRIED. Like, making noise SOBBING. It’s like you could have told me my brother died. LEGIT SADNESS. Someone here on tumblr quoted him and as I was reading it this morning I teared up and almost started crying again.

Then Voldemort finally grabs the Elder Wand and it’s over.
Just like that. I’m sitting in the theater sobbing and it ends.
No happiness. No reassurance. No nothing.
AND WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL JULY.

I’m usually a book purist but after the disappointment that Order of the Phoenix was, I had to learn to take the movies as just that, movies. Separate entities based on the world created by J.K. Rowling. It was amazing. I want to watch it over and over again. Call it obsessive, but it’s just me not being able to let go and come to terms that it’s almost over. After July 2011, there won’t be anymore. I might die.

Toy Story 3 (2010) Review

So I just got back from the midnight premiere showing whatever at AMC Theaters of Toy Story 3. But before I tell you anything about it, let me give you a little insight on my opinion of the Toy Story series BEFORE I saw this movie.

• TOY STORY
  I like Toy Story. I however did not like Buzz. I love Tim Allen. I just hated Buzz. His whole character wasn't charming or even interesting. Other than that, I loved RC, Slink, and Woody. It was cute movie, but not in my top 10.
  
• TOY STORY 2
  My least favorite movie. Right along with the Hunchback of Notre Dame. I don't know why I didn't like it, but I have a feeling that Jessie was a huge part of it. I didn't like Jessie. I didn't like that song Jessie sang. I just despise Jesse. And the Prospector. What was up with that?!

So as you can see, I wasn't a big Toy Story fan. The main drive for wanting to see this is because of the College Program. I'm also very sketchy about sequels because for some reason Disney never does it justice. They always try to put out a crappy sequel with some tired storyline, so I wasn't expecting much: just some movie about some toys that Disney wants to put out to make a quick buck. But I was so wrong.

• TOY STORY 3
  Amazing. It had the perfect amount of comedy and heartfelt Disney warmth. Animation was spectacular. Storyline was flawless. The characters had more personality and 'character' than ever. I found myself falling in love with these characters. I saw them from a different perspective that I never thought imaginable. I want to discuss a few of the things in the movie that I loved and hated, so in order not to ruin it for people who haven't watched it yet: STOP READING NOW.

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!

Ken was such a great character, but I knew that from all of the "Ken's Dating Tips" videos on youtube. He is hilarious and exactly how I'd imagine a Ken doll would act. He has good inside him, which I loved because I'd have been really sad if he was totally evil.

Buzz Lightyear-- mainly Spanish Buzz. He was come a loooong way from the first movie. He is so genuine and such a good friend.

The love and respect that all of Andy's toys have for one another. I love their disconbobulated little family!

I about DIED in the first 10 minutes when they are discussing how 'they lost some friends along the way' and mentioned Bo Peep. So sad.

I officially started crying when they all held hands and looked at each other as they prepared for impending doom. Even though my brain was two steps ahead and processed that of COURSE the aliens would save the day (of course Pix/Dis 'the claw' was a nicely added touch) but I still couldn't help it.

I completely lost it when Andy was donating them to Bonnie. The way he was describing all of the toys to her just showed that even though he's 17, he still cares so much for these toys! Epecially the part when he takes Woody back like he wasn't going to give it to her.

Barbie. I liked how she was smart. and hilarious. Loved her.

The end credits were great. Nice touch.

The beginning was action packed. It's what hooked me into the story and loved every minute of it.

That beginning stereotypical Pixar short. It was really good.

Pretty much everything was really good.

One thing I did not like: Lotso should have gotten WAY MORE than just being tied to a truck. He was horrible!


I have no idea if this is coherent or makes any sense, but I wanted to write this review while it was fresh in my mind! I'm off to bed, if you haven't watched it, please go see it. It is so good. It is definitely my top movie of 2010 (that is, until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes out XD)

That's all I've got for you today!
Have a Magical Day!

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) Review

I really enjoy doing these and haven't done one for a while--also I have tons of free time with my zero social life here on the east coast and my excessive Disney movie watching, so here's an oldie but goodie.

Honestly, 2001 doesn't sound like a long time ago, but when I stop and think it's like "OMG it's 2010 already!" This was I think Disney's small attempt at creating something the male population would really enjoy. Let's face it: Disney is all about two things, pirates and princesses. That's probably why this movie wasn't all too popular or why I didn't want to see it as a kid. A story about some forbidden world with NO MUSIC?! How can you have a Disney movie with NO MUSIC?!

PROS

• I enjoyed Milo's character and the relationship between him and Kida.
• The love that Kida had for her culture and her people was great.
• Very diverse group of characters. I love Dr. Sweet and Audrey.
• Animation was AMAZING. Seriously.

CONS

• I'm all about keeping it G and I know it's a cartoon, but HOW THE HECK did that girl fall from a bajillion feet ON HER BACK and was still alive? You're telling me she didn't break any bones in her arms that would have not allowed her to shoot down the balloon? Not only that, but she died like 15 seconds after she shot. Way to come up with a random and yet lame solution to that...
• The whole time I kept thinking "THIS IS THE SAME STORYLINE AS AVATAR AND THE CHARACTERS ARE SOOO SIMILAR" and it got me really angry at James Cameron.

Now being nine years older and therefore wiser, I must say I rather enjoyed this movie far more than I thought I would. The storyline was intense, there was romance, and although no way near as awesome as Jafar, there was even a villain. I liked the fact that Kida was even a little on the brown side... someone I can add to my list of costumes! So kudos to you Disney for making a movie that has nothing to do with princesses and successfully keeping me entertained. Now as for the sequel... *shudders*

As for today's #followfriday, Disney Pins Blog!

For anyone who currently or wants to start collecting pins, this website is for you! It gives you great insight in what to look for, how to spot a fake pin, where to buy them, and even explains to you what Disney Pin Trading is for those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about. It also has a some pictures of pins and links to different ebay lots if you're looking to buy! Have fun and happy trading!

Disney Animated Movies

So like I said in an earlier post, I am trying to successfully watch all of the Disney movies (mainly animated since there is so many, but I will try and fit in others) before I get down to Florida to start the Disney College Program in August. Here is the list of so far completed movies:

[ X ] Seen it \ [ _ ] Haven't finished.

FAVORITES \ OWN IT \ HATED IT/NOT INTERESTED \ WHY WAS THIS MADE?

ANIMATED CLASSICS, SEQUELS, & SPIN-OFFS

[ X ] Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

[ X ] Pinocchio (1940)

[ X ] Fantasia (1940)

[ X ] Dumbo (1941)

[ X ] Bambi (1942)

>> [ X ] Bambi II (2006)

[ X ] Cinderella (1950)

>> [ X ] Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002)*

>> [ X ] Cinderella III: a Twist in Time (2007)*

[ X ] Alice in Wonderland (1951)

[ ] The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

[ X ] Peter Pan (1953)

>> [ X ] Return to Never Land (2002)

>> [ X ] Tinker Bell (2008)*

>> [ ] Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)*

>> [ ] Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010)*

>> [ ] Tinker Bell: A Winter Story (2011)*

[ X ] Lady & the Tramp (1955)

>> [ X ] Lady & the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)*

[ X ] Sleeping Beauty (1959)

[ X ] 101 Dalmations (1961)

>> [ ] 101 Dalmations II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)*

[ ] the Sword in the Stone (1961)

[ X ] the Jungle Book (1967)

>> [ X ] the Jungle Book 2 (2003)

[ X ] the Aristocats (1970)

[ X ] Robin Hood (1973)

[ ] the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

>> [ ] Pooh's Grand Adventure: the Search for Christopher Robin (1997)*

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)*

>> [ ] the Tigger Movie (2000)

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)*

>> [ ] Piglet's Big Movie (2003)

>> [ ] Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (2004)*

>> [ ] Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)

>> [ ] Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005)*

[ X ] the Rescuers (1977)

>> [ X ] the Rescuers Down Under (1990)

[ X ] the Fox & the Hound (1981)

>> [ X ] the Fox & the Hound 2 (2006)*

[ _ ] the Black Cauldron (1985)

[ X ] the Great Mouse Detective (1986)

[ X ] the Brave Little Toaster (1987)*

>> [ X ] the Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)*

>> [ X ] the Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1999)*

[ X ] Oliver & Company (1988)

[ X ] the Little Mermaid (1989)

>> [ X ] the Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)*

>> [ X ] the Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)

[ X ] Beauty & the Beast (1991)

>> [ X ] Belle's Magical World (1998)*

[ X ] Aladdin (1992)

>> [ X ] the Return of Jafar (1994)*

>> [ X ] Aladdin & the King of Thieves (1996)*

[ X ] the Lion King (1994)

>> [ X ] the Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)*

>> [ X ] the Lion King 1 1/2 (2004)

[ X ] Pocahontas (1995)

>> [ X ] Pochahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998)*

[ X ] the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

>> [ X ] the Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002)*

[ X ] Hercules (1997)

[ X ] Mulan (1998)

>> [ X ] Mulan II (2005)*

[ X ] Tarzan (1999)

>> [ ] Tarzan & Jane (2002)*

>> [ ] Tarzan II (2005)

[ ] Fantasia 2000 (2000)

[ _ ] Dinosaur (2000)

[ X ] the Emperor's New Groove (2000)

>> [ X ] Kronk's New Groove*

[ X ] Atlantis: the Lost Empire (2001)

>> [ X ] Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003)*

[ X ] Lilo & Sitch (2002)

>> [ ] Stitch! The Movie (2003)*

>> [ ] Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch (2005)*

>> [ ] Leroy & Stitch (2006)

[ X ] Treasure Planet (2002)

[ X ] Brother Bear (2003)

>> [ ] Brother Bear 2 (2006)*

[ ] Home on the Range (2004)

[ X ] Chicken Little (2005)

[ X ] Meet the Robinsons (2007)

[ X ] Bolt (2008)

[ X ] the Princess & the Frog (2009)

[ ] Rapunzel (2010)

[ ] King of the Elves (2012)

OTHER ANIMATED DISNEY FEATURES (TOON DISNEY STUDIOS)

[ ] DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990)

[ X ] A Goofy Movie (1995)

[ X ] An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000)

[ ] Doug's 1st Movie (1999)

[ ] Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)*

[ ] Recess: School's Out (2001)

[ X ] Fun and Fancy Free (1947)

[ ] Teacher's Pet (2004)

[ ] Mickey, Donald, Goofy: the Three Musketeers (2004)*

[ ] Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)*

[ ] Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007)*

PIXAR / DISNEY-PIXAR

[ X ] Toy Story (1995)

>> [ X ] Toy Story 2 (1999)

>> [ ] Toy Story 3 (2010)

[ X ] A Bug's Life (1998)

[ X ] Monster's Inc (2001)

[ X ] Finding Nemo (2003)

[ X ] the Incredibles (2004)

[ _ ] Cars (2006)

[ X ] Ratatouille (2007)

[ X ] WALL-E (2008)

[ X ] UP (2009)

* Straight to video release.

Dumbo (1941) Review

Ok, so I saw this list on Emily's blog, MAGIC MAGIC MOUSEKATEER of Disney movies. I am hoping to complete this list by July 31 (btw that's Harry Potter's birthday :]... anywho) because I'm still not sure when I'm driving down-- and I want to have it done before I go down to Disney. SO, I decided to start off with Dumbo. I've never seen this movie. I know. Ridiculous right? It never looked interesting to me. Boy was I WRONG. Dumbo is awesome. I loved it.

PROS

• Jumbo Jr. aka Dumbo is such a loveable character! I loved every second of face time he got. When he would hold Timothy Mouse's tail... or his mother's tail.. he's just so darling!
• Timothy Q. Mouse-- such a good friend! Stands by him and gets him to believe in himself!
• Mrs. Jumbo. The love she had for her son was just darling. She was so adorable in her little bonnet. I was SO incredibly sad when she was locked away and Dumbo and Timothy came to see her and all she could do was rock him with her trunk.
• The strange but highly entertaining acid trip known as "Pink Elephants on Parade".
• "Casey Jr.'s coming down the track, coming down the track, with a smokey stack..."

CONS

• I had a slight problem with the blatantly racist remarks involving the crows. I understood quite clearly as one was named 'Jim'... Jim + crow = reference to the Jim Crow laws from the South back in the day. No bueno Disney.
• Not really a con, but I couldn't STAND the other elephants and how rude they were about Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo!
• It's too short. The ending was so abrupt! I was like "WHAAA? It's over?!"

The whole time I just wanted to comfort him and be his friend! I'm definitely adding Dumbo to my list of favorite movies. It's truly a movie I will never forget! When I get down to Disney I will be buying a good amount of Dumbo merchandise.

The next movie in line is The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.

Never seen that one either. Perhaps I'll do a vlog review? We'll see.

Have a Magical Day!

You Are the Music in Me

Disney movies have this uncanny power to make me want to dance. All of the time. The tunes are always so catchy, the lyrics-- so meaningful. I mean, how do they do it? Well, however they do it, they've got me hooked. This a list of my top ten movies with best score. For me, the music these movies have play a large part on why I like the movie. Sure, you have a kick-ass villain and a great plot. But seriously, it's those Disney jams that keep me watching these movies over and over! This is kinda along the lines of what awesome Josh did on his blog, so enjoy!

Ten. Oliver & Company

I love this movie. Once Upon a Time in New York City and Perfect Isn't Easy are very well-placed in the storyline, but it's Why Should I Worry that allows Oliver & Co. to clench the last spot on this list.

Nine. Beauty and the Beast

Belle, Gaston, Beauty and the Beast, Something There... even the sad music in the beginning stain glass window scenes are all great. It's really Be Out Guest that has won me over though.

Eight. High School Musical 2

I'm embarrassed to even have this movie on my list, but I just can't help how amazingly catch every song on this soundtrack is! Bet On It, Work This Out, Gotta Go My Own Way, and All For One are the jams of this movie. You Are the Music In Me and I Don't Dance aren't half bad either. I know the entire 'routine' to Bet On It, half of the moves to All For One and I'm hoping I can get down the dance to Work This Out. Yes I'm weird.

Seven. The Brave Little Toaster

I rock out to these songs DAILY. Everyone says this movie is so unappreciated because it lacks the amazing music that Disney classics have. Well, the heck with those nay sayers! It's a B-Movie, Worthless, City of Light, and The Cutting Edge are all GREAT. "I worked on a reservation- Who would believe they would love me and leave on a bus back to Old Santa Fe?"

Six. Aladdin/The Return of Jafar/Aladdin & the King of Thieves

I couldn't separate these since I like all of the music from here equally. Obviously the first one has the greats: A Whole New World, Prince Ali, Friend Like Me, and One Jump Ahead-- but Forget About Love, Out of Thin Air, Party Here in Agrabah, and Jafar's You're Only Second Rate are awesome too.

Five. Pocahontas

I sing Pocahontas randomly 24/7. Colors of the Wind, Just Around the River Bend, Steady As the Beating Drum, and Listen With Your Heart are great songs; my favorites are If I Never Knew You and Savages. "I thought our love would be so beautiful, some how we'd make the whole world bright..."

Four. Hercules

I love me some powerful black vocals! (: The Gospel Truth (I, II, and III), I Won't Say I'm in Love, and Zero to Hero are written amazingly. A Star Is Born, Go the Distance, and One Last Hope round out the movie nicely! "Who put the glad in gladiator? HERCULEEEESSSSS!" Hercules just has those songs that make you happy when you're in a funk!

Three. The Little Mermaid

Seriously I have no idea where I'd be without this movie's songs. Under the Sea has got to be one of my all-time favorites. I even have a dance to it. Who doesn't love Part of Your World? Les Poissons and Daughters of Triton crack me up. Kiss the Girl and Poor Unfortunate Souls have to be in my top as well. The background music is beautiful!

Two. The Lion King/The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Everyone knows The Lion King is awesome but part II is so forgotten about. He Lives In You and Not One of Us are PHENOMENAL. Upendi and Love Will Find a Way aren't bad either. Every song on the original Lion King is good... except that newly added "Morning Report"... yeah that could go. The background music for this is just as powerful as the lead songs, especially the music playing at the end roar when Simba reclaims his throne!

One. The Goofy Movie

Eye to Eye is honestly the best song ever made. No joke. Stand Out, On the Open Road, and After Today are great-- heck, even Lester's Possum Park theme song is great! My least favorite would have to be Nobody Else But You but Eye to Eye's awesomeness cancels that out. "Baby we're seeing it... Eye to Eye... for the first tiiiiiiimmmeeeeee!" Powerline rules. End of story.

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Wanna Be On Top?

I love Disney villains... almost more than I love the good guys. You can't have a great Disney movie without the triumph of good over evil--a story that has no complicated conflict between protagonist/antagonist isn't exciting. So, I decided to make a list of my top 20 Disney villains.

1. Jafar

2. Scar

3. Ursula

4. Ratigan

5. Hades

6. Hopper

7. Shere Khan

8. Cruella De Vil

9. Oogie Boogie

10. Gov. Radcliffe

11. Gaston

12. Lady Tremaine

13. Maleficent

14. Madame Medusa

15. Dr. Facilier

16. Syndrome

17. Frollo

18. Yzma

19. Sid Phillips

20. Captain Hook

My last top list of the day-- my under-appreciated Disney movie top 10. It's so sad to see the best of Disney's work become overshadowed by the Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, and Disney Princesses. There is so much more to it's past!

1. The Great Mouse Detective

2. James and the Giant Peach

3. The Goofy Movie

4. Meet the Robinsons

5. The Santa Clause

6. The Brave Little Toaster

7. Hercules

8. Ratatouille

9. The Emperor's New Groove

10. George of the Jungle

Honorable Mentions: Hocus Pocus, The Fox and the Hound, The Rescuers, Oliver & Company, and The Black Cauldron

These lists are just my personal opinion, so I hope that no one takes offense! That's it for now, it's getting late and I want to attempt to get on a normal sleeping schedule, so...

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Alice in Wonderland (2010) Review

I may not be the best person to do this, since I've only seen Alice in Wonderland (animated) probably once and I don't even think the whole way through, but I have read the book and found it highly enjoyable. Anyways, I went and saw the new Alice in Wonderland in 3D IMAX and these are the pros and cons:

PROS

• The Cheshire Cat. I really enjoyed him, I wish he had more face time.
• Helena Bonham Carter's performance as the Red Queen. She was subtly hilarious.
• Johnny Depp's strange but amusing performance as the Mad Hatter. Suited him well.
• Alan Rickman's voice. It soothes me much like the voice of Morgan Freeman.
• Bayard the Bloodhound-- aka the dog with the 'wife and pups'. LOVED him. and he was voiced by another HP veteran (Timothy Spall aka Peter Pettigrew) bringing the total of three HPVs.

CONS

• Anne Hathaway. Her character was good... I just don't like Anne Hathaway.
• How Alan Rickman's face was not integrated into his character.
• The creepy dance moves performed at the end. Too strange.
• The unusual relationship between the Mad Hatter and Alice. I almost thought they were going to kiss in several scenes.
• Why was this movie in 3D? I could have saved money watching it normal since NOTHING stood out.
• How naive and stupid Alice is portrayed. Sorry, at nineteen I wasn't that retarded.

Still, it's worth a look at-- though I say save your money and opt to see the regular version. It feels longer than it actually is, and they do talk really fast; sometimes it was hard for me to get what they were saying due to this + accents.

p.s. Congrats to all the pending people who were accepted today! I can't even imagine the excitement and happiness you feel right now! See you in Florida (:

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