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Post by Miss Megara on Jun 24, 2008 22:03:20 GMT -5
I have never gotten to see this movie to the end and the only place I got to see what I did of it was when I was a child in the dentist waiting room. I did see the sequel,and I did not much care for it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 12:00:39 GMT -5
The sequel isn´t that good. The animation could have been better. But the first movie is just great.
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Post by Miss Megara on Jun 26, 2008 12:25:02 GMT -5
I'll have to see if I can't borrow it from the library sometime.
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Post by barkydog2000 on Jul 12, 2008 17:22:20 GMT -5
I recently watched Amadeus not too long ago and I swear if I closed my eyes all I could imagine was Quasimodo and feel like he should just break out into song Also, I saw this not too long ago and also watched to extra features (the best one being the behind the set with Jason Alexander). It was SOOO interesting! because it has been about 2 monthes since I watched them I forget exactly what ws in them, but I do remember thinking a lot "wow! that is so neat", or " I didn't notice that, or know that!" for anyone that has the DVD, I highly recommend watching the extras.
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Post by whenyouwish on Aug 10, 2008 21:18:55 GMT -5
Hunchback was never a favorite of mine when I was little, and it still isn't. I really like Esmerelda, Frollo, and the songs, but that's about it. =[
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2008 17:22:29 GMT -5
I love this movie. It has a great message and its main song Someday is just beautiful and true. I just bought it on DVD since i hadnt seen the film in a long time. I swear it nearly had me crying. Clopin is great and you gotta like him. Along with the gargoyles.
I havnt read the book yet, but i want to.
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Post by Silver on Oct 30, 2008 22:54:05 GMT -5
Since I've already spoken so much about the story and charatcers of this film (which I still adore) I've decided to also send a huge complement to the animation department and musicians of this film. Maybe it's not as memerable as BatB or TLM, but I find the score & lyrics to be one of the most profound if not the deepest I have heard in a Disney film! It's element of surprise is that it's not really about dreams of fantasy, but dreams of freedom while staying in touch with the dark literature that it had originated from.
"Bells of Notre Dame" is probably the prime example in this case. It states the reality of the situation and is not afraid to show the cruelty and unjust this world has. And right from the get-go we see there's a twisted character leading the ranks. But his action and movment will develop our leading man to partly become what he is. Submisive, timid, shy, creative, and unexedly kind. This flows right into "Out There". Quasimodo's life-long but distant dream of a simle journey right outside his home. And how taking for granted everyday tasks is pathetic to those who can live a normal life. And what a performance by Tom Hulce! "HellFire" is one of the top-ranking villian songs in my opnion. Frollo's sensual obsession and verge of violent madness is his critical performance in the whole film. We see a man who view's all evil everywhere but within. Very unusual since most villians in Disney films are proud of their doings in the evil schemes. It's Tony Jay at his best! He's a horrid man who has no sense of justice, and yet the city trusts his judgment. It amazingly scary and realistic. "God Help the Outcasts" is another moving but in this case almost hopless stance. This prayer is from a completley selfless act and yet there isn't much faith behind it. Her loss of determination is withering away as less and less fight for the commomn good. Esmerelda has always been fiesty and outspoken. But here we see a great deal of vulnarbility. Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz deserve a real pat-on-the back!
The animation is superb and very underrated in my opinion. The significant detail and outlining of the city and cathedral are breathtaking! I give it a standing ovation! And the characters are beautifully portrayed. For as much as the performances by the actors are shown. The animators have created their own being of emotion within those lines. It's an astounding revelation!
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Post by Judge Claude Frollo on May 9, 2009 13:54:46 GMT -5
Let's resurrect this topic for the hell (fire) of it all, hahaha!
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Post by drpepper on May 9, 2009 14:07:46 GMT -5
I didn't like it much when I was younger aside for Djali (sp?). I loved that little goat. I rewatched recently and thought it was quite enjoyable
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Post by *DVF10* on May 9, 2009 14:40:26 GMT -5
I rewatched this movie last night and it still amazes me. The scenery the music everything! Gah, I love this movie! And lets not forget that shemxy Judge Frollo XD yeah we all know I'm werid XDD
I agree with you Lexy, the extra features that come along with the DVD are just awsome! Thats actually the reason why I bought the DVD I always love watching how they show us how they make there films. It's interesting!
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Post by Judge Claude Frollo on May 9, 2009 21:44:04 GMT -5
I rewatched this movie last night and it still amazes me. The scenery the music everything! Gah, I love this movie! And lets not forget that shemxy Judge Frollo XD yeah we all know I'm werid XDD I agree with you Lexy, the extra features that come along with the DVD are just awsome! Thats actually the reason why I bought the DVD I always love watching how they show us how they make there films. It's interesting! Shemxy huh? hahaha! You have good taste! I think there could have been more special features on the DVD. More on Tony Jay would have been nice. Perhaps Disney will do something special for the 15th anniversary.
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Post by athena on May 10, 2009 10:32:47 GMT -5
I've seen in only once, last year. I thought it was a good movie. Not one of my favs, but still a good movie . I have it on VHS now, so I should watch it again, after that I can adjust my opinion
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Post by Silver on Jan 29, 2010 22:43:00 GMT -5
This may or may not be happy news for Disney and Broadway fans. But I'm going to say it anyway. President of Disney Theatrical Thomas Schumacher and Composer Alan Menken have both confirmed The Hunchback of Notre Dame will in fact make it's Broadway debut. This will be a revival from the original German production entitled "Der Glockner von Notre Dame." This is the only Disney Theatrical adaptation that was only viewed by European audiences. Now Thomas Schumacher believes it is time for this show to debut for American audiences. It will be officially released in either late 2011 or early 2012.
After a string of critical and financial success stories with The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Beauty and the Beast. Disney Theatrical hit a bit of a snag. The release of Tarzan had their worst feedback yet. A flop at the Box Office and nasty reviews from both critics & audiences. Disney attempted to go back to it's classical roots. The Little Mermaid may have recieved harsh reviews from critics, but the Box Office numbers put it back on the map. The reviews were mainly positive from audiences leaving the conclusion that Disney could still have a hit on Broadway if it is done correctly. Both Thomas Schumacher and Alan Menken believe The Hunchback of Notre Dame could be a success if done with emotional honesty and proper advertising.
At first I questioned if this could be respectable Broadway production considering it's original reviews in 1996. However this film has picked up quite a load of fans over the years. The postive word of moulth after it's 2002 DVD release gave the film a much more positive image. It's now become a very beloved film from the 90's. In fact some say it's of better quality then Aladdin, The Lion King or even The Little Mermaid. Recently I watched the film and then read spoilers to what was adapted into the German production. I can honestly say I think this could be the real deal if done with proper technique. Disney Theatrical has recently pulled away from releasing show after show as it made them come across as moneyhogs. Now it's clear they've realized their mistakes and are willing mend those ugly wounds they've caused.
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Post by SpellWovenNight on Feb 3, 2010 20:54:04 GMT -5
Yes, but at the same time. . .
I guess I think that Disney has great potential to come up with an original Broadway show, but they've only really remade films for the stage. Although on the other hand if they did do an original Broadway show, I'm sure it would become a Disney film a few years later.
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Post by Silver on Feb 4, 2010 18:15:55 GMT -5
Thomas Schumacher said in an interview a couple of years ago there is a concept for new musicals being produced. However some of the material would go into a darker, more complex territory. The details of these stories are of course under wraps. I think Hunchback is an experiment to see what the reaction is for an audience to either pull away or gravitate towards a more adult-oriented musical. Thankfully are currently no plans for other Disney film remakes. We'll just have to see what happens. Even if anyother musicals they make bomb, they could probbaly live the rest of lives off the success of TLK, MP, and BatB.
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