Disney Is My Lifeline ! (Top Ten Animated Movies)

Member Name: EmoliJay

Product:	Top Ten Animated Movies
Date:	11/03/09 (63 review reads)
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Advantages: All these films catch the hearts of both adults and children.

Disadvantages: The films can make you cry - it makes me

All my favourites are Disney films but aren't they everyones:

1. The Lion King - is the heart-breaking story of a young lion's life troubles as he grows up and must confront his past. Involving a murderous uncle Scar and a dear friend Nala, Simba the young prince must fight for his freedom and the guilt that has lived with him since his father Mufasa died. The young prince makes friends with the unforgettable duo Timon and Pumba soon ending up with some useful knowledge from the wise old baboon Rafiki.

2. Pocahontas - is the story of a young Native American princess who falls in love with the dashing John Smith. Pocahontas soon finds herself unable to find the path that leads to where her heart lies but with the help of Grandmother Willow and some friendly animals including Meeko the racoon and Flit the humingbird, Pocahontas soon realises that in following her heart some things may have to be given up.

3. Bambi - a tear-inducing story of a young fawn who grows up to become the prince of the forest. With his mother's death and the saddening music it can cause even the hardest hearts to melt.

4. Treasure Planet - based on the novel 'Treasure island' Treasure Planet is a young boy's journey to find the loot of a thousand planets. Jim Hawkins and Dr Delbert Doppler take on a voyage around the solar systems whilst fighting off a murderous mutiny and a great discovery. It is a story of freedom and trouble, treasure and happiness as well as family love and the need to sacrifice.

5. Brother Bear - this is a story of a young boy's goal to become a man. Kenai is a Native American boy who ends up hating bears as his brother is killed by one. In his quest to avenge his brother Sitka, Kenai ends up killing the bear which angers the great spirits that control the world, so they turn him into a bear. Kenai then travels to the mountain of the great spirits whilst meeting Koda a little lost bear cub that had lost his way. Kenai soon becomes friends with the animals of the forest and the comic duo of the dumb moose Rutt and Tuke but all the while he is hunted by a hunter who is too close to home then Kenai would like.

6. The Incredibles - this film is following the now-retired superheros of the Parr family. It involves the adventure of Bob Parr (Mr Incredible) and his wife Helen Parr (Elastigirl) as well as their children Dash and Violet while they try to find out who is killing off the other superheros and a blast from the past scares Bob into becoming a better father and husband to his famiy.

7. Ratatouille - the story of a little rat Remy as he tries to obey the orders of his father and the colony where he lives whilst trying to cultivate his culinary skills. Remy eventually ends up in Paris and soon becomes friends with the human Linguini who helps Remy realise his love of cooking. Encouraged by his hallucination of the chef Gusteau he helps Linguini become a great chef.

8. Tarzan - it is the story of the young boy who's parents are killed whilst living in the jungle and who is taken in by a kind gorilla Kala. Growing up as an outcast Tarzan is scorned by his family but he always lives to protect his family. Soon he grows up and meets the posh english woman Jane and her Father as well as the villain of the film Clayton who tries to capture Tarzan's family. As Jane and Tarzan get closer, the further apart they seem to become. But, of course, love conquers all including the differences between culture.

9. Mulan - this follows the journey of a young woman growing up in a male's world of China. She, along with her dragon gaurdian Mushu and little cricket Crickee help join the Chinese army in order to save Mulan's father's life. In doing so she helps defeat the Chinese enemies called the Huns and their terrifying leader Shan Yu, save the Emperor of China and honouring her family by becoming China's hero.

10. The Emperors New Groove - the story of selfish emperor Kuzco who tries to get whatever he wants no matter the cost to others. He is cruel and greedy but ends up being turned into a llama by his evil assistant Yzma and her dumb-as-a-plank henchman Kronk. After being turned into a llama he ends up far away from the Palace in the home of friendly peasant Pacha who after some internal debate decides to help Kuzco get home and change back. Eventually being chased by Jaguars, falling off waterfalls and finding out about Yzma's treachery Kuzco finally figures out that it doesn't pay to be selfish so decides to change his groove to a kinder one.

Summary: The Disney films are wonderful examples of animation that are unforgettable for all !