Here it is. The moment you've been waiting for, if you have experienced the previous eras.
I finally watched every Bronze Age Disney movie. This era for the most part was unique. There was no sign of Disney Princess movies in here which is shocking to say at the least and this has had a cult following of movies that fans don't seem to like.
But do I like them?
Let's find out and get started.
✨️ WORST TO BEST ✨️
8
Robin Hood (1973)
I'm really surprised this one gets alot of love for some reason. Just like with Fantasia, people say this movie in particular is the best of the era. While I agree it's a good movie, it's not really outstanding either. For one thing I was easily distracted by the recycled animation and didn't really like it. They recycle animation from Jungle Book, Aristocats and freaking Snow White for goodness sake! Anyways in all seriousness, what's the better parts that made me like this film?
Well, I did like alot of the action scenes involved. My favorite easily is the archery fight just because of how funny and sharp it was. I also like how creative the villain was. Him sucking his thumb like a baby. That's kinda cute. But yeah like that being said, there's alot of weird problems I have with this one.
The bear just seemed like a Baloo ripoff and like with Reitherman, he seems to have his characters talk for no reason at times.
But overall, I liked the story, and some of the characters and is an average but watchable film.
8/10
7
The Aristocats (1970)
Now we get onto the cutesy side of things with this animated gem. Seriously, this movie was actually really entertaining. Sure, the start of the film can be a little too sweet and sappy but when it really begins, it's just your usual adventurous plot involving some really solid characters and good songs. Oh yeah, the songs are really good too. I admire Everybody Wants To Be A Cat and the party cats were definitely the highlight.
The part where Edgar tries to get his hat back from the dogs does drag on for too long but otherwise I would highly recommend you watching this film. It has focus which is quite rare for this time period since the next movie Disney produced wasn't fully coherent, but likewise, it's fun and heartwarming.
9/10
6
The Black Cauldron (1985)
This is described as the darkest moments for Disney, and YEAH I don't understand why. Seriously this is worse than Sword In The Stone or Lady In The Tramp?
Having a Disney movie with no songs and a more darker tone is more of an achievement than a sign of failure if I'm being honest.
This movie is just massive. Alot of the effects here remind me of Fantasia for some reason. The scenery speaks itself. It also has some really cool cast of characters like one of the dragons, and The Horned King is such a menacing yet unique out of the ordinary villain. I was engaged by almost everything in this movie. But with all those positives, I do have some problems. For one thing, I thought the final battle with The Horned King was just lame and I wished it could've been alot more amusing. It's just like The Wizard Of Oz with the witch, it just plays out so slowly and yeah, just like I mentioned before there are some characters in this film that genuinely made me irritated. The yellow fairy, Doli was kinda unnecessary.
But everything else, this was surprisingly underrated and if your really into a more mature, and violently dark experience you should really give this one a go. Like that being said I do understand why the film was redeemed controversial, but if that's what the Disney crew are striving to make then I'm all for it.
9/10
5
The Fox And The Hound (1981)
This has probably the longest opening credits to a Disney movie I seen so far. Man, you can probably tell where this is headed. Anyways, when I first watched this, I thought, you know, this could be like Lady and The Tramp with it's cute and nonsensical acting, but let me tell you, this film doesn't turn off when it really starts. I love the spirited energy of both Tod and Copper. I think they're really memorable and shows off an easy to like dynamic. It's also at this moment in time, we actually show care with the environment of these movies once and for all again. The part where Widow Tweed drops off Tod is such an emotional but intriguing scene and the fight with the bear has to be one of the most intense fights we had with the Disney movie franchise so far. Definitely a must watch.
9.5/10
4
Oliver & Company (1988)
This film felt like it really fitted my style really well. I found this underrated just like the other movies I mentioned mostly because this one has such flawless and fun characters and a down-to-earth feel to it. I also love all the songs. Why Should I Worry is probably my favorite Disney song so far, it's so catchy and full of personality. While I was viewing this, I thought the characters were probably going to be unlikeable and ruin the setup but at the end of the day, they're just trying to help out Oliver and be a team. I had a good time watching this movie and while I was a little too uninterested in some of the character's first impressions, I almost found all of this to be fantastic and highly appreciated for it's time.
9.5/10
3
The Rescuers (1977)
What a treat this one is. You think The Black Cauldron was bad for it's dark themes? This one definitely has some ominious and challenging scenes to get through.
I have to talk about the backgrounds mostly the scenes involving the two mice flying with Orville. Next post I'll be going over those scenes because that is one heck of a work of art. Everything about this movie is astounding. The villain Medusa is fantastic. She's like Cruella but more menacing and expressive. I love her and the amount of focus and silence throughout the movie is just too impeccable and needed.
10/10
2
The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh (1977)
Ah. The timeless cast of characters, the nostalgic value and warmth, and meaningful yet funny stories they have shared with us in this iconic feature length treasure.
This movie is absolutely memorable, free from fault to blame and hey, it easily works as an assortment of previous featurettes to add onto a feature film. Yes. Almost all the animation you see on screen wasn't made during this films release but rather three segments, Winnie The Pooh and The Honey Tree (1966), Winnie The Pooh And The Blustery Day (1968), and Winnie The Pooh and Tigger Too (1974). But do you really think your gonna not like it because they re-used all those grand hits? Probably not because it easily works well and the narrator in this is also really hilarious.
10/10
And finally, the best bronze age disney movie is....
1 🏆
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
This is one of those Disney films I actually watched before doing a full journey on watching all of them in order and I loved it when I first watched it, but now I think it's one of the best animated movies I ever seen.
Basil is probably the best animated characters I even witnessed. He's just so quick and innovative and is such a genius. He's also heroic and proud for what he's done. Just like with Looney Tunes's The Great Piggy Bank Robbery, this takes brief inspiration from the detective genre.
Seriously I really need to boot up and watch some more films like this because they're so interesting and modest for some reason.
This also features one of the best villains, Professor Ratigan, I love his facial expressions, heck I love all the facial expressions in this movie. I admire everything in this film and I never get sick of watching it whatsoever.
10/10
So, that was my personal opinions of the 8 movies from The Bronze Age.
Wow, just wow. I would say this is my favorite era of Disney movies so far. The originality, the unique characters and all the movies had some sort of enjoyment out of me. Three 10/10s is just staggering. I wasn't excepting to like these films that much.
I'm willing to take advantage to respect this era more than any other person out there.
Cheers! 🎉
Next I'm heading to the Renaissance. I'm actually kinda ignorant with this era. I did watch Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast and The Lion King and while I think those films are awesome, I haven't fully experienced the greatness of the other movies. Apparently we'll be seeing alot more Disney Princess stories and the animation will get more experimental.
Next week, I'll be watching The Little Mermaid which I'm exicted about.
After watching Oliver & Company, I just deeply sensed as to why I love Disney films. They're just so much more appropriate and fresh than the other movie studios. They make me feel happy just like classic musicals and doesn't try to go to have dirty jokes or dry humor which is why I didn't really grew up with Pixar or DreamWorks, they're decent but I think Disney understood and had the honesty with the audience more.
Well I'm going to have to leave for now.
Have a good day and yeah, check out more of my post if you want to. 👍
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