Disney's Best

There are HEAPS of Disney movies that we all love as classics, but here are my top 3 favourite!

The Lion King (1994)

As one of the highest grossing animated movies of all time, I'm sure that I am not the only one who loves this movie. Not only has it been re-released as a 3D movie, but it has also produced a hit broadway musical, now being the 7th longest running musical.

If you haven't seen the musical, its definitely worth it - the costumes are amazing, the music brought to life....It's the cirrrcle of lifeeee....haha....but seriously you may be a little skeptical, but just be a little simba-thetic and it and you will enjoy it too!

So here is an interesting fact: the film was originally going to be a rivalry between lions and baboons, Scar being the lead baboon....Rafiki would have been a cheetah! Also the team that were creating and working on this film were the Disney "B team", just being occupied while the "A team" made pocohuntas. Laslty...Pumba was also the first Disney character to display flatulence..good on ya Pumba haha!

Toy Story (1995)

Toy Story...well it is part of a extremely successful trilogy. I think it fulfils every child's dream or suspicion that all their toys come alive when they leave their room or aren't around...even now, lets be honest, that would be pretty cool if it was true, haha not that I have a woody or buzz sitting on my bed but ya know ;)

This was the first fully computer-generated movie. Amazing animation, cool characters, people still dress up as them at halloween/ parties, kids and adults alike love it!

A bit of Toy story trivia:
- Whenever a character blinks, its never at the same time as another character.
-Woody and Buzz were inspired by the directors favourite childhood toys.
- One of the other possible titles was "You Are a Toy"
- Early scripts has a barbie as Woody's girlfriend.
- Only Pixar film to have full opening credits.
- Sid Phillips was based on a previous Pixar worker.

Aladdin (1992)

A great mix of adventure, comedy and classic Disney romance topped off with a few moral take home messages. I can watch this movie over and over, my nieces and nephews love it, who doesn't?

I recently had a murder mystery party, and went as the Genie because he is the most awesome character. Jafar is a great "bad guy" with his parrot sidekick. Love how Aladdin has the monkey sidekick - one on both sides!

Ok time for some Aladdin trivia:
- Robin Williams (the voice of the genie) improvised so much during recordings that they had over 16 hours of material.
- It was the first animated movie to gross over $200 million
- An imax version of the film was planned but not released
- There was a rumour that Aladdin said "take off your clothes" while on her balcony but really he was talking to the tiger and said "Nice kitty, take off and go, go on". Consequently this part was taken out of the 2004 platinum edition.

LOVE Disney, they are all such good clean films, kids love them as do the adults and keeps everyone entertained. However over the years Disney have ventured further and further out of their comfort zone I think, although thats just my opinion. Anyway awesome top 3! 

CH

Upcoming and Unmissable!

    THE HUNGER GAME: CATCHING FIRE
            In Cinemas: 22nd November 2013

"This is the 75th year of the Hunger Games. The tributes are to be reaped on the existing pool of victors" - President Snow. 
We are in for more action, drama, rebellion, romance, and this time, experienced killers against each other! Not having read the books I thought it would be hard to take the sequel up another level BUT I think this trilogy is going to be one that outdoes itself with each movie.
Everybody has been waiting for this since the first movie and now the time is nearly upon us! :D

                                                     

THOR: THE DARK WORLD                  

        30th October 2013                            

         

I almost feel like we have been waiting too long for this, it was advertised way too early, and with took many preview clips. HOWEVER as time gets closer I am excited, and it will be a big hit! Question is can it live up to the high bar that The Avengers set? Ironman 3 managed to, can this? 

Bit of movie trivia:  - 30 hammers of different sizes and material were used in filming. - A new language was created for the Dark Elves. - Filming took place at Stone Henge. - Natalie Portman (Jane) was forced to return to the sequel through her contract, she did not want to. - Shot in England.

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG

           In Cinemas: 26th December 2013

I found the first one was good, a little slow, but loved Martin Freeman as Bilbo, i honestly thought he played that role perfectly! Very good actor indeed! 

I expect this second instalment to be more exciting, have more action and be a bit more fast paced - similar situation to the last Harry Potter book that was split into two, and the second part was much better than the first. Legolas is featured, which is exciting having another from the LOTR characters join the adventure! 

If you're confounded as to what to get someone for Christmas, start with tickets to this massive hit!

Overall I am looking forward to all 3, probably Catching Fire the most. They are all quite a different style of film despite having the commonality of adventure and heroism. Which one will bring in the most money? We shall have to wait and see!!

CH 

Sequels

Theres often mixed opinion and controversy when it comes to movie sequels, sometimes arguments over it, some people don't care, but putting movie reviews to the side, liking a sequel is basically down to personal choice and opinion. So here's my opinion on animated sequels....because whether or not you think an animated sequel is gonna be good, chances are if your kids have seen the first one, they will want to see the next!

Despicable Me 2
The first one was hilarious all the way through, it was a fresh idea and everyone loved the minions of corse. So expectations were high for the second instalment. YES the minions were still funny, and there were some hilarious parts that even got the adults laughing ("bottom....ha hahaha) BUT I felt that the overall storyline lacked, after all there is only so much you can do with little yellow and purple minions right?! Will they make a third? Probably, let's hope its better.    Rating 6/10

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
The first 2 were great and the third in no way disappointed. The character's personalities have remained, but somehow their humour continues to have us in hysterics. King Julien is by far the funniest character, in this 3rd one taking much more of a B-plot position, keeping us entertained regardless. I thought I might be a little biased considering I first saw this while on a date...however after watching it a second time while being single, it still had the same affect, love it! One of those movies you don't have to think about, can just sit back and watch with no worries. 
Will there be a fourth? HOPE SO! 
Rating 10/10  



The Incredibles
Superhero action, special abilities, family costumes, unlikeable bad guy....what more could you want?! Seriously this movie made my childhood, it was the perfect classic superhero animation. Making over $630 million worldwide and winning 'Best Animated Feature' prize at the Oscars (2005), it begs the question why hasn't there been a sequel?!
To take a classic line from the film: "What ya waiting for?.....Something amazing I guess...!" haha!
Personally I think they set the standard so high that they would find it very difficult to come up with a sequel thats on par with the first success. However there have been rumours of a sequel coming in 2015, lets hope so, we have been kept waiting long enough!
Predicted rating: 9/10

Finding Dory
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....
Everyone loved it, everyone calls their first clown fish Nemo and nobody can forget the infamous forgettable Dory! SO we expect this sequel to hit our screens 2015...the only question on everybody's minds is...can it really live up to Finding Nemo?....Did we already have enough of the most forgettable fish in the world?...Or will she get us laughing again like the first time?
Only time will tell, but I predict it's gonna be epic.
Predicted rating: 9/10


There's just a few, but there have been/ will be many more...any that you particularly wanna see a sequel to? Let me know, but till next time....Ciao for now guys!

CH