Animated movies have existed for nearly as long as moving images.
And one of the first companies to gain widespread recognition and praise for their animated features was Disney.
And this can be seen plainly in movies likeDumbo, which came out in 1941.
Which makes the movie heartwarming and instructive for viewers who feel different and alone.
Released on November 18, 1988.
The film follows a group of young dinosaurs, who are tragically all orphans.
And beyond that, the ending is incredibly emotional, leading to a whole franchise of touching dinosaur movies.
However, the film appeals to the idea that all dogs automatically go to heaven.
It’s at this point that he meets a young woman who was kidnapped by his ex-partner.
The film deals with challenging concepts, such as death, betrayal, and kidnapping.
It’s powerful, and the ending is once again a beautiful payoff to the story.
The film follows Kenai, a young Inuit who is transformed into a bear as punishment for killing one.
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To regain his human form, Kenai must learn valuable lessons about nature and brotherhood.
However, it becomes clear before long that this cub is the child of the bear he killed.
However, the pair of grieving boys find comfort together.
One in a series of live-action remakes for classic animated Disney films, Tim Burton’s Dumbo premiered in 2019 with a cast that included Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, and Eva Green. Farrell and DeVito star as the proprietors of a failing circus, who get an unexpected windfall in the form of Dumbo, a baby elephant with unusually large ears who has the ability to fly. When Keaton’s corrupt businessman V. A. Vandevere attempts to use Dumbo and his mother for his own personal gain, the elephants' allies must concoct a plan to get them to safety.
Facing starvation and cruelty, they cling to each other in a desperate bid for survival.
This leads to one of the most emotionally charged scenes in the entire series.
Unfortunately, tragedy strikes, and Tadashi is killed soon after the opening credits.
Simba, a boisterous young lion, is anxious to grow up and be like his father Mufasa.
The Land Before Time is an animated adventure following an orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot, who embarks on a journey to find the fabled Great Valley. Alongside four young dinosaur companions from different species, they navigate challenges and cultivate teamwork in their quest for survival. Released on November 18, 1988.
Bambi is one of Disney’s most iconic animated films that debuted in 1942. The movie follows a young deer named Bambi who grows up in a forest with his friend Thumper after his mother is killed. The film was directed by James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, and David Hand and was nominated for three Oscars.
All Dogs Go to Heaven is an animated film directed by Don Bluth. Released in 1989, it follows the story of Charlie B. Barkin, a German Shepherd who returns to Earth from Heaven and embarks on a journey marked by redemption and friendship. The movie features the voices of Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and Judith Barsi, delivering a poignant tale set against the backdrop of 1930s New Orleans.
Brother Bear is an animated adventure from Walt Disney Pictures, released in 2003. The film follows Kenai, a young Inuit who is transformed into a bear as punishment for killing one. To regain his human form, Kenai must learn valuable lessons about nature and brotherhood. The voice cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, and Rick Moranis, with the film featuring music by Phil Collins.
Amidst the devastation of WWII, siblings Seita and Setsuko strive to survive in war-torn Japan after losing their mother. Facing starvation and cruelty, they cling to each other in a desperate bid for survival. As tragedy unfolds and hope dwindles, their poignant journey reveals the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable suffering, culminating in a hauntingly beautiful reunion beyond the realms of earthly sorrow.
Toy Story 2, released in 1999, is the sequel to the beloved original, where Woody is kidnapped by toy collector Al McWhiggen, prompting a rescue mission by Andy’s toys. As the toys embark on this adventure, Buzz Lightyear encounters a formidable counterpart, and Woody faces decisions about his true place in the world.
Set in 1957 Maine against the backdrop of the Cold War, The Iron Giant follows Hogarth Hughes, a young boy who finds an alien robot crashlanded in the woods outside his hometown. Determining that the robot is friendly, Hogarth quickly becomes its protector against forces in the US Army who wish to use the robot for their own means. Eli Marienthal voices Hogarth, with a further cast that includes Vin Diesel, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Christopher McDonald.
In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Big Hero 6, the child genius Hiro Hamada works with his brother Tadashi’s inflatable robot, Baymax, to assemble a superhero team in the fictional city of San Fransokyo. The titular group of geeky heroes, composed of Honey Lemon, Go Go Tomago, Wasabi, and Fred, help Hiro and Baymax take down a masked villain powered by nanobots.
The Lion King is an animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Released in 1994, it tells the story of Simba, a young lion cub who faces the responsibilities of adulthood and reclaiming his birthright as king of the Pride Lands. Featuring an iconic voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, and Jeremy Irons, the film explores themes of family, duty, and the circle of life.
