I have discovered a teensy, tiny fascination with Disney movies. When I was a kid, I didn't have much of an attention span (I still don't), so to sit through a whole movie was not really a thing. (At least now I can operate a pause button, and trust me, I do) So I thought since I had netflix, it would be a good opportunity to discover some classics. So here are some of my faves and what I think about them.
MULAN
This is one I actually have liked awhile. I always related to it. Because I would like to think in the exact same situation, I would do that exact same thing. Posing as a male to protect her ill father from having to serve in the war, Mulan spoke to my family-oriented heart. I also love how she didn't want what society expected from her. And she wasn't afraid to be who she wanted to be. Especially because being a girl was looked down upon. The songs are awesome, as well, which is a plus. ("I'll Make a man out of You" is my fave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64 )
TOY STORY 3
I have liked this from the time it came out. And I also cannot watch it without crying or tearing up. I was young when the first Toy Story's came out and when the latest one came out, Andy was older and facing the same struggles with growing up that me- and almost my entire generation- is. I am not expert, but I'm pretty sure growing up now isn't the same experience it was for my parents. It's hard. I know toys don't have feelings, but when they're all headed for the fire and they just realize death is coming and hold hands, man that jerks at the heart strings. I cry just talking about it.
POCAHONTAS
I always knew and enjoyed the "Colors of the Wind" song, but I hadn't seen the movie (at least to my recollection) until last weekend. And I LOVED it. Pocahontas was so bad ass. She didn't want the life that was expected of her. (Plus she had a pet raccoon, which is just awesome. My sisters enjoyed that as well as they both like raccoons) She wanted more. She was open minded and taught her father and village about acceptance. I was a little disappointed with the relationship with John Smith, as he just left and then in the second movie they wanted different things so she went with the other John)
*Also side note, it is frustrating that these shows always portray the girl having to have a guy to be complete. But I did hear "Frozen" breaks the Disney mold with that one. So if that's true, that's much appreciated.*
MEET THE ROBINSONS
I haven't seen this in awhile, but I do remember liking it. Something about a homeless time travelling kid that realizes in the future he will finally be loved is super heart warming. Everybody wants some sort of sense of belonging. I can't imagine not having a family. It is what has kept me going. What got me to the place where I am. And the quote at the end is so inspiring:
"Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney
Oh and Rob Thomas, the musical genius he is, sings a beautiful song for the movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaX5zr13wMs I remember listening to this song many a times when I was sad, and it is just perfect.
TANGLED
I love the songs in this movie (Mandy Moore has an awesome voice), but the best part of this movie is when she realizes she is being used by her "mother" who is really not her mother and finds her real family because I am just the biggest sucker for family. Not that mine is particularly the best example of what a family should be, but the idea of family is so beautiful to me. People who love you unconditionally and are there for you no matter what. And I'll take the few good members of my family over anything any day. And it's always a good lesson to remember to cut toxic people out of our lives. Get it, cut, her hair... anyone?
Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. I have got to admit, there are some great life lessons in these movies. But I think they are lost for the most part on kids. They focus on the funny animals and catchy songs. And they could really do without using words like "stupid". Why do kids shows include vocabulary we wouldn't want kids saying?? That's such a pet peeve of mine having young sisters. It's hard to teach them not to say words that their favorite characters are saying. But still, they are better role models than a lot of the junk out there today. I'm glad to be discovering them when I'm old enough to understand the meaning behind the lessons.
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