What is the most underrated Disney movie?

[ThirdMarioBro]

What, in your collective opinion, is the most underrated of all the movies in Disney's cannon theactrical library? I'm going to call Rescuers Down Under. It got spanked by Home Alone in 1990, and was already comming off the heels of The Little Mermaid so it was kind of screrwed from the get-go, but it is still one of my favorite animated movies.

[ZariusTwo]

A Goofy Movie, not a lot of people remember that was the only movie based on a Disney series next to Duck Tales to get a theatrical release (Goof Troop), Duck Tales' failure at the box office also prevented a Rescue Rangers movie from typing up the series.

[Peanut]

A Goofy Movie is awesome. I tend to agree with that. My personal favourite is Hercules, which doesn't seem to get the respect it deserves.

[DrSpengler]

Rescuers Down Under is pretty much the only Disney animated sequel I ever liked. One of the first movies I ever saw in a theater, as well.

Underrated?

I'd say Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Most people don't really think about that one, much, but it really is awesome. It remains exceptionally true to the story, even in maintaining the "sad" ending. Very un-Disney like.

[IceFlash78]

It'd be too easy to just drop my favorite Disney movies at the drop of a hat, but underrated? I can't really think of any underrated movies...

THe first that comes to mind is "Aladdin and the Prince of Thieves"

I don't know how well it was receieved, but I thought it was really well done, as it retained the spirit of the first movie while bringing the series to a satisfying close with Aladdin and Jasmine's wedding.



The Duck Tales movie is one of my favorite Disney movies of all time... I'm surprised it did so poorly at the box office.

[ThirdMarioBro]

All of their TV movie sequels bombed miserablly. Sad affair.

[Cure]

I'd say Emperor's New Groove. That was a very funny and well-paced movie. I even think David Spade did a good job voice acting.

[Kaneda]

I'd have to say A Goofy Movie aswell because i used to sing the song at then end.:lol: Plus it was pretty good but I never really thought people liked it that much.

[PsychoJoe]

I'd have to say "The Black Cauldron." It was the first Disney animated film that got a PG rating due to it's dark story and tone. the original cut of the film was so violent that many scenes had to be cut out. Scenes that were cut from the movie was a scene of the undead "Cauldron Born" killing a person by slicing his neck and torso, scene involving Taran taking the magic sword and slaying his foes while he escapes the Horned King's castle, man being dissolved by mist, and another scene with Princess Eilonwy partially nude as fabric was ripped off of her dress as she is hanging by her hands with Taran and Fflewddur Fflam. I like that at the time Disney made a attempt to appeal to a older audience. Unfortunately, it has been known as Disney's biggest flop.
Also, I think The Black Cauldron had one of the coolest and scariest villains "The Horned King." I think he is one the most overlooked Disney villains maybe because he is too frightening to young kids and parents probably freak out and think he is satanic because he is evil looking and at the end of the movie he performs the ritual by putting corpses into the Cauldron and resurrect them into undead zombies.
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[ThirdMarioBro]

I'd say the final fight scene in Sleeping Beauty with malificant could count as a "PG" rating.

[Sewer Bull]

I'd say Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Most people don't really think about that one, much, but it really is awesome. It remains exceptionally true to the story, even in maintaining the "sad" ending. Very un-Disney like.

Amen to that. I heart this movie and hardly anyone else does so.

[VaughnMichael]

I'd have to say "The Black Cauldron." It was the first Disney animated film that got a PG rating due to it's dark story and tone. the original cut of the film was so violent that many scenes had to be cut out. Scenes that were cut from the movie was a scene of the undead "Cauldron Born" killing a person by slicing his neck and torso, scene involving Taran taking the magic sword and slaying his foes while he escapes the Horned King's castle, man being dissolved by mist, and another scene with Princess Eilonwy partially nude as fabric was ripped off of her dress as she is hanging by her hands with Taran and Fflewddur Fflam. I like that at the time Disney made a attempt to appeal to a older audience. Unfortunately, it has been known as Disney's biggest flop.
Also, I think The Black Cauldron had one of the coolest and scariest villains "The Horned King." I think he is one the most overlooked Disney villains maybe because he is too frightening to young kids and parents probably freak out and think he is satanic because he is evil looking and at the end of the movie he performs the ritual by putting corpses into the Cauldron and resurrect them into undead zombies.
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I had no idea this was a disney movie.

[VaughnMichael]

I'd say Return to Oz or The Duck Tales Movie.

[That Matt Guy]

Underrated?

I'd say Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Most people don't really think about that one, much, but it really is awesome. It remains exceptionally true to the story, even in maintaining the "sad" ending. Very un-Disney like.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, I believe. And yes, horrendously underrated mostly because it's never shown on TV.

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[DrSpengler]

Awesome image, man. That movie was so demonic, especially the Headless Horseman's laugh.

And I always skip the Wind & the Willows segment. In fact, when I say "always", I mean I've NEVER once sat through it. :ohwell:

[PsychoJoe]

Putrescent wrote:
I had no idea this was a disney movie.

Yep, it was done by Disney. It is the twenty-fifth Disney animated feature. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions, and originally released to theatres on July 24, 1985.
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[KROW]

For me, it's a toss up between Black Cauldron and Sleepy Hollow, for the same reasons as mentioned before -- resulting in this post being so short.

[DrSpengler]

and originally released to theatres on July 24, 1985.


And on that day, a DrSpengler was born.

Does this mean I was spawned from the Black Cauldren?

[Jo Dawn]

For me, it's a toss up between Black Cauldron and Sleepy Hollow, for the same reasons as mentioned before -- resulting in this post being so short.

Same here. I loved them both. But if I had to choose, I'd say Sleepy Hollow.


...and speaking of... if anyone remembers... the used to show a halloween special, and they played an instrumental (Flight of the Valkerie??) over clips; demons, live action dancing ghosts... anyone else remember this or know what it's called?

[The Clerk]

And on that day, a DrSpengler was born.



and two days before that a Clerk was born. :D



Goofy Movie 1 and 2 were both good.


And I agree about the two above me...

but I really enjoyed the FIRST Land Before Time.

[DrSpengler]

but I really enjoyed the FIRST Land Before Time.

Land Before Time was actually a Don Bluth production. He also did All Dogs go to Heaven, An American Tale and obliterated his career with Titan AE.

But yeah, I used to watch Land Before Time 1 (the GOOD one) all the time when I was a kid.

[Draconic]

You know, Disney owns a subsidiary which produces adult movies, which has been kept pretty hush-hush. I would have to say that a good few of those movies are likely under-rated. ;-)

On the other hand, I think that a Goofy Movie is severely unrecognized. Max was awsome, and Roxanne was one hot... goof... dog.. thing? Umm... yea...

[ZariusTwo]

Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

How that Joss Whedon written masterpeice gets lost in the shuffle these days is unbeleivable

[Brian]

A Goofy Movie (Big favorite of me and my brother when we were younger)
Hercules (Haven't heard anything since it came to DVD. Hades was hilarious!)

[IceFlash78]

Land Before Time was actually a Don Bluth production. He also did All Dogs go to Heaven, An American Tale and obliterated his career with Titan AE.

But yeah, I used to watch Land Before Time 1 (the GOOD one) all the time when I was a kid.


I thought those movies were not underrated... I thought those movies were actually quite recognized/accepted by the mainstream.

Doesn't change teh fact that they're still classics.

And I liked Titan AE

[DrSpengler]

I thought those movies were not underrated... I thought those movies were actually quite recognized/accepted by the mainstream.

Doesn't change teh fact that they're still classics.

And I liked Titan AE

Well, I never said they were underrated, I was just pointing out that they weren't Disney. ;)

And Titan AE is appreciated more now than it was at the time, which is a shame, as it killed Don Bluth's career. I regret the loss of Don Bluth Productions, as they were always a nice alternative to Disney. As were Rankin Bass, though they folded a loooong time ago.

And hell, hardly any modern Disney flicks can compete with the stuff Rankin-Bass put out like Last Unicorn, the Hobbit and Flight of Dragons.

But I think I'm drifting off topic.

[ThirdMarioBro]

The best Don Bluth film was undoubtably the Secret of Nimh. I also love Furngully, but I think that was made by something like Fai Films or something. i forget.

[Jo Dawn]

The Last Unicorn?? One of the best movies EVER. :) Can't wait for the live action one. I loved the book and want the sequel, also.

[Mandi-chan]

My favorite Don Bluth films are Anastasia and All Dogs Go To Heaven.

Anyway, back on topic....

Mine would be:

Goofy Movie

The Great Mouse Detective

and

Oliver and Company

[DrSpengler]

The Last Unicorn?? One of the best movies EVER. :) Can't wait for the live action one. I loved the book and want the sequel, also.

Christopher Lee should totally reprise the role of King Haggard for a live action film. He could do it, easy.

[Katie]

I loved Pete's Dragon....that one does not get alot of love.

and the Black Cauldron....It was just way before it's time

[Drtooth]

Gotta see this Black Cauldron thing... sounds cool.

I second the following movies:

Ichabod and Toad- Both amazingly wonderful... and the weasles they used in that movie later came up in Roger Rabbit...

EMperor's new Groove- Even with a sequal and a tv series, this didn't get much merchandising recognition. A PVC set is in order. As for the film, it has a wonderfully off-Disney Warner Bros. Classic cartoon sense about it.

Goofy Movie 1 and 2 (though I object to the numerous adverts for ESPN in #2)

and Ducktales

I also want to add Teacher's Pet. Such an off the wall cartoon based on the drawings of one of my favorite illustraitor, didn't even get to be releasd in the Febuary vacation months the other lesser ones based off cartoon shows get released during. Plus, the whole thing clearly parodies the ideal of Disney movies having so many musical numbers (as was the intention of the writers).

I also think Atlantis was underrated as well... not extremely great, but I enjoyed it, especially Vinny.

[IceFlash78]

Well, I never said they were underrated, I was just pointing out that they weren't Disney. ;)

And Titan AE is appreciated more now than it was at the time, which is a shame, as it killed Don Bluth's career. I regret the loss of Don Bluth Productions, as they were always a nice alternative to Disney. As were Rankin Bass, though they folded a loooong time ago.

And hell, hardly any modern Disney flicks can compete with the stuff Rankin-Bass put out like Last Unicorn, the Hobbit and Flight of Dragons.

But I think I'm drifting off topic.


They did the Hobbit and Flight of Dragons? Those movies were AWESOME. Now I know where to look for them

Now I'm definately drifting off topic lol...

May I ask why the Duck tales movie was not received well? Did it not perform well at the box office or something?

[ZariusTwo]

May I ask why the Duck tales movie was not received well? Did it not perform well at the box office or something?

Some series as movies just don't translate into box office successs, TF The Movie even bombed at the box office, despite it now being regarded as a classic,which prompoted every other release like GI Joe and My Little Pony to be released on Videp

[IceFlash78]

I just thought of another underrated Disney movie, or at least, an animated movie that nobody ever talks about.

"The Great Mouse Detective"

[Brian]

Me and my bro loved Great Mouse Detective.

I had forgotten about the Ducktales Movie until this thread came up. Another good one.