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MrMediaGuy Since: Sep, 2011
#1: Sep 20th 2011 at 12:03:29 PM

I have nothing against Disney, but does anyone else think that it's a bit overrated? I read how their films are only successful from having the name "Disney" attached to them. That's how The Little Mermaid beat All Dogs Go To Heaven in 1989. Same with Balto and Toy Story in 1995.

Also, last time I checked, don't people HATE singing in animated films? (Especially The Nostalgia Critic) That's why films like Balto, The Emperors New Groove, (yes, I know that's Disney) and The Secret Of NIHM are loved a bunch. And one of John Lasseter's rules at Pixar is for characters NOT to break out into song. And yet people say that one of the things they miss about Disney is the "fun songs to sing". WHAT?!

RTaco Since: Jul, 2009
#2: Sep 20th 2011 at 12:08:08 PM

Not sure if "overrated" is the right word. They're insanely successful, and while they've made some bad films they've also put out some of the best. It's not as if no Disney movie has gone over poorly with critics. Also, when it comes to sheer animation quality, they are top-tier.

Most people I've met miss Disney's musical movies, but of course they might have stopped in the first place because people complained. It's a cyclical thing, I think.

edited 20th Sep '11 12:09:21 PM by RTaco

kyun Since: Dec, 2010
#3: Sep 20th 2011 at 12:08:26 PM

The label isn't always what saves a film. Oliver And Company came out the same week as The Land Before Time, and the latter was more profitable!

I think it really depends on how good the film is. Disney has been inconsistent with quality since they began, and being overrated never always applied to them.

MrMediaGuy Since: Sep, 2011
#4: Sep 20th 2011 at 12:31:20 PM

Well, I know The Nostalgia Critc hates singing. Ever seen his reviews of Rock A Doodle, A Troll In Central Park, and The Pebble And The Penguin? Also you know the opening song of Rio? On Youtube there was this one person in the comments who said something along the lines of "Why do animals in kids films always have to SING?!" And this film only came out a few months ago!

EDIT: Ok, maybe not a FEW months ago, but you know what I mean.

edited 20th Sep '11 12:33:01 PM by MrMediaGuy

MrMediaGuy Since: Sep, 2011
#5: Sep 20th 2011 at 12:52:55 PM

Also, why are people complaining about the new "Morning Report" song on The Lion King DVD?

this forum discussion talks about would if Balto were made by Disney. You'll notice a lot of people complaining that it would be a musical.

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#6: Sep 20th 2011 at 12:57:20 PM

This sure looks like a bitching thread...

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