Part of the strength that Walt Disney Studio is now due to its traditional style animations, released for cinema during the 20th century.
When we talk about traditional animations, we refer to the 2D style, different from the most modern 3D productions made with computer graphics.
Many of these animations have been inspired by fairy tales and enchanted the public and criticisms with their visual stories, music and quality.
With this in mind, we made a list of According to criticism. We take into consideration only traditional style animated films released in cinemas, excluding sequences and spin-offs released directly on video. As a criterion, we use the assessments and approvals of the main internet critics aggregates.
Disney in 2D: best animations
10th – Bambi (1942)
Based on the novel “Bambi, Felix Salten’s Life in the Woods” (1923), this classical animation has obtained greater recognition over the years.
The United States Congress Library has selected the film for conservation in Register of national films to be considered “cultural, historical and aesthetically significant”.
The animation tells the story of the Bambi deer from childhood to adulthood.
9th – 101 Dalmatians (1961)
The adaptation of the novel by Dodie Smith, “101 Dalmatas”, was a public success and had a large positive reception of critics.
The consent of the specialized media has indicated the film as a fun and witty and underlines the wicked of Cruella as one of the main factors of the quality of the work.
In the plot, a pair of Dalmatian dogs have a litter of fifteen puppies kidnapped by the vile socialite cruel, who intends to use their skins to make coats. Parents start on a mission to save the puppies and find other 84 Dalmatians.
8th – The Little Mermaid (1989)
Based on the Danish fairy tale of 1837, written by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid” is one of the greatest Disney trusks. The film is attributed to the merit of having revitalized the animations in the studio, which had faced difficulties since the mid -1960s.
“The Little Mermaid” is also considered the initial milestone of the era known as the Renaissance of the Disney-a period between 1989 and 1999, when the study returned to produce commercial and successful animated animated films.
A great commercial success, the film was the sixth largest box office in 1989. Acclaimed critical, in particular for its animation and soundtrack, won two Oscars: the best original soundtrack and the best original song (“Under the Sea”).
In the plot, the siren of Princess Ariel dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a prince. To satisfy his desire, he takes a pact with the witch of the Ursula sea.
7th – Dumbo (1941)
Critically acclaimed for its history, music, humor and images, “Dumbo” was also a great commercial success. The film won the best Oscar soundtrack and was selected for conservation in Register of national films.
In the plot, the elephant Jumbo Jr. is ridiculed by his big ears and earns the nickname “Dumbo”. However, it is able to fly using them as wings.
6th – Snow White and Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Based on the German fairy tale of 1812 of the Grimm brothers, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” is the first animated film produced in the United States and the first animated film of the Celuloid technique.
In addition to being an initial milestone in the animation and adaptation of fairy tales, “Snow White and seven dwarfs” have had a large cultural impact that has performed countries and generations. Public success, it was the largest 1938 box office. The film is part of the conservation catalog of National Cinematic Register for its historical importance.
In the plot, the evil stepmother, jealous of the beauty of the snow white princess, kills her. However, the villain discovers that the young woman is not dead and lives in the house of seven mining dwarfs in the forest.
5th – Aladdin (1992)
Based on the Arab history “Aladdin”, by “The Thousand and One Nights”, this nostalgic animation has marked the childhood of many people. “Aladdin” was a great commercial success, being the greatest box office in 1992.
With a wide recognition of criticism, the animation won two Oscars: the best original song and the best soundtrack.
The plot follows Aladdin, a young man from the roads of Arabia who discovers a magic lamp with a genius capable of granting desires.
4th – Pinocchio (1940)
Based on the Italian novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio” (1883), by Carlo Collodi, this classical animation is a cultural structure.
Acclaimed critical, “Pinocchio” was the first animated film to win a competitive Oscar, winning two prizes: the best original soundtrack and the best original song. Animation is another Disney production preserved in Register of national films.
The plot follows Pinocchio, a wooden doll created by an old vector, gepeto, who comes to life thanks to a blue fairy. Dreaming of being a real boy, every time Pinocchio lies, his nose grows.
3rd – Fantasy (1940)
The musical animation “Fantasia” is an anthology made up of eight segments, accompanied by classic songs led by Leopold Stokowski. Seven of these pieces were executed by Philadelphia Orchestra and the feature does not follow a traditional narrative. Each segment has a unique story.
Critically acclaimed for its “experimental”, “fantasy” proposal has been selected for conservation in Register of national films. The “The Wizard Apprentice” segment, with Mickey Mouse, is the highlight.
2nd – Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Based on the French fairy tale of the same name by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, “Beauty and the Beast” received the consensus from the critic for its history, music and entertainment. In addition, the dance hall scene is considered one of the most memorable moments of the study.
As for the prizes, “Beauty and the Beast” was the first animation to win the Golden Globe for the best film: musical or comedy. In Oscar, he won two statuettes: the best soundtrack and the best original song. It was also the first animated film to receive an Oscar nomination for the best film. The function was also selected for conservation in Register of national films.
Set in the eighteenth century France, the plot follows an selfish prince transformed into a monster. To break the spell, the beast needs to conquer the love of Young Beautiful, his prisoner.
1st – The Lion King (1994)
At the top of the list there is “The Lion King”, an animation that has marked electrified era and generations. Who lived this period recalls the confusion generated by the film. Amply acclaimed by critics, the characteristic has received praise for quality, songs and technical history.
Considered by many experts and the public as the greatest American animation in history, “The Lion King” has won two Oscars, as well as the Golden Globe for the best film: musical or comedy. The film is also part of the selection of films to preserve the Register of national films.
In addition to the recognition of criticism, “The Lion King” has achieved a box office success. The plot follows the growth of Simba’s lion, who flees from his kingdom after the death of his father, King Mufasa, murdered by his uncle, Scar.
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Source: Olhar Digital
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