Let me begin this post by saying that The Hunchback of Notre Dame is probably by far, my least favorite Disney movie. First of all, so much is left out from the original story by Victor Hugo, that one would hardly know that it was the same story. Secondly, it's such a sad story that I can't stand to watch it...I have a very hard time watching people being mistreated.
So, the only things that that I can honestly say that I like from the movie, are the songs, my favorite of which being The Bells of Notre Dame. It is actually quite an incredible orchestral piece of music, complete with Gregorian chants, and a choral arrangement. Anyone who is a true lover of music will be able to appreciate the complicated beauty of the following song.
"...Thus grew the tale of Wonderland: Thus slowly one by one, it's quaint events were hammered out- and now the tale is done...the dream child moving through a land of wonders wild and new, In friendly chat with bird
or beast-and half believe it true..." -Lewis Carroll
I have to disagree a little bit; The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my two favorite Disney movies, the other being Beauty and the Beast. I never read the original book all the way through, though, so...but yeah, the songs are incredible. My favorite's the "Sanctuary!" scene where Quasimodo rescues Esmeralda. Always gives me chills. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Beauty and the Beast is my absolute favorite! What a cowinkydink! LoL.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, "Sanctuary" is chill-inspiring! Yay for awesome movie musical numbers!!