Hakuna Matata

[Essência]

I must agree with pirats of Carabean and Nightmare before Christmas, they really are great films.
lol No one like the same I do! Im shocked :chuckle:

[Kossage]

My choice would be The Lion King, although several other Disney Animated Classics come quite close.

TLK has interesting characters, many of whom are given good character development. Simba is a likable protagonist and the whole trauma aspect builds up some great drama. Timon and Pumbaa serve as funny sidekicks and never become annoying. Rafiki is in a league of his own with his wisdom and funny antics, and Nala works as the love interest of the hero. Mufasa himself is one of the defining characters in the film and manages to establish himself into the hearts of the audience during the time that is given to him. And of course the villains of TLK are some of the most hysterical and sinister ever in Disney films: the hyenas provide laughs and can be quite scary at times, and Scar himself easily becomes one of the best Disney villains ever with his wonderful machinations.

The voice actors in both Finnish and English versions rock, and the songs in both languages are catchy and manage to keep the plot moving instead of hindering it. All the songs by Elton John and Tim Rice work very well and none of the songs becomes annoying. The score is by far one of Zimmer's best efforts (and one of the few of his scores that doesn't hurt my ears), because it offers nice bits of melodrama mixed in with real orchestra, synthesizers, big choral presence and also gives us some African feel with the inclusion of Lebo M. The score has many themes and motifs and sounds just magnificent (the stampede scene will always be one of the defining score moments in this film for me), but it also shows a tender side and yet relentlessly builds up to the climax.

The animation in TLK is just spectacular and perfectly mixes computer-enhanced animation with traditional animation. The opening of the film (the whole "Circle of Life" sequence) is even today one of the most powerful and stunning openings in any animated film with its beautiful visuals, wonderful accompanying song as well as the emotional aspect found within. The stampede scene, as mentioned before, is one of the most memorable scenes as well as the ghost appearance in the clouds. And obviously the final battle between Simba and Scar is just spectacular with all the effects creating a spectacular duel. The grand effects are just one aspect of the film, though: the subtle moments have been animated wonderfully, and each character comes to life with his or her own movements, facial expressions and such. If you don't believe me, go and watch carefully how e.g. Scar is animated and how subtly he changes his expressions and shows his character with simple-looking and yet surprisingly sophisticated movements.

The story itself has some nice twists and gives us some morals without preaching, and the whole thing is just very moving. The concept of death and childhood trauma are discussed in the film and naturally taking one's place in the circle of life. Although there are some big memorable moments in the story, many of the smaller, symbolic ones are touching too, e.g. the scene when Simba steps into his father's pawprint.

All these aspects contribute to the fact that for me The Lion King is the best Disney animated film so far.

[Spammerman]

Cool Runnings is the greatest Disney Film of all.

;D

For animation it would be a Hercules.

Hercules rocked.

Cat lovers, which do you like more; Lion King or Aristocats?

[Marshall Banana]

The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast have the best soundtracks, love stories, and characters. Though, I think eight-year-old me would choose Pocahontas or something.

I always hated The Aristocrats, even when I was a kid. It's so boring. =X

[The Real Dark Messenger]

Hmm, there are a lot of great Disney movies, but I really like the following:

The Lion King
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast
Pocahontas

Gosh, that bring back some childhood memories

[VengefulRonin]

Animated:
The Jungle Book
Lion King
Aladdin
The Emperor's New Groove
Nightmare Before Christmas

Non-animated:
Pirates of the Caribbean 1 and 2
Cool Runnings

[Shauna]

I love 'em all. Unless they're a Disney Animated Sequel. :P Although - Toy Story 2 was alright. ^_^

[GeneralSapphire]

the lion king, no doubt i love those films!

[aquatius]

Lilo and Stitch. It makes me cry oh so much...

[Avarice-ness]

My first favorite Disney movie is Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast are tied for two.

I've never been a fan of Cinderella or Snow White though.

My choice would be The Lion King, although several other Disney Animated Classics come quite close.

TLK has interesting characters, many of whom are given good character development. Simba is a likable protagonist and the whole trauma aspect builds up some great drama. Timon and Pumbaa serve as funny sidekicks and never become annoying. Rafiki is in a league of his own with his wisdom and funny antics, and Nala works as the love interest of the hero. Mufasa himself is one of the defining characters in the film and manages to establish himself into the hearts of the audience during the time that is given to him. And of course the villains of TLK are some of the most hysterical and sinister ever in Disney films: the hyenas provide laughs and can be quite scary at times, and Scar himself easily becomes one of the best Disney villains ever with his wonderful machinations.

The voice actors in both Finnish and English versions rock, and the songs in both languages are catchy and manage to keep the plot moving instead of hindering it. All the songs by Elton John and Tim Rice work very well and none of the songs becomes annoying. The score is by far one of Zimmer's best efforts (and one of the few of his scores that doesn't hurt my ears), because it offers nice bits of melodrama mixed in with real orchestra, synthesizers, big choral presence and also gives us some African feel with the inclusion of Lebo M. The score has many themes and motifs and sounds just magnificent (the stampede scene will always be one of the defining score moments in this film for me), but it also shows a tender side and yet relentlessly builds up to the climax.

The animation in TLK is just spectacular and perfectly mixes computer-enhanced animation with traditional animation. The opening of the film (the whole "Circle of Life" sequence) is even today one of the most powerful and stunning openings in any animated film with its beautiful visuals, wonderful accompanying song as well as the emotional aspect found within. The stampede scene, as mentioned before, is one of the most memorable scenes as well as the ghost appearance in the clouds. And obviously the final battle between Simba and Scar is just spectacular with all the effects creating a spectacular duel. The grand effects are just one aspect of the film, though: the subtle moments have been animated wonderfully, and each character comes to life with his or her own movements, facial expressions and such. If you don't believe me, go and watch carefully how e.g. Scar is animated and how subtly he changes his expressions and shows his character with simple-looking and yet surprisingly sophisticated movements.

The story itself has some nice twists and gives us some morals without preaching, and the whole thing is just very moving. The concept of death and childhood trauma are discussed in the film and naturally taking one's place in the circle of life. Although there are some big memorable moments in the story, many of the smaller, symbolic ones are touching too, e.g. the scene when Simba steps into his father's pawprint.

All these aspects contribute to the fact that for me The Lion King is the best Disney animated film so far.

Or we can just go...

Shakespear is Win, Shakespear wrote Hamlet, The Lion King is an animated Hamlet with Lions Therefore, The Lion King is Win.

[Ender]

Old School: Sleeping Beauty - Maleficent rocks!

Golden Age (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King): all but The Lion King. I used to like this movie, until I saw Bambi. Not only does it steal Bambi's story, it actually uses exact scenes, including a stampede in which the juvenile hero runs between the legs of the stampeders, the hero on a cliff above a bunch of vicious dogs/hyenas whose shadows play against the cliff face, a battle between the hero and the antagonist in which both are reared on their hind legs battling before abstract firey backgrounds, the strutting/singing carefree hero and friends in a line, and of course the rocky outcrop overlooking the respective "kingdoms" of the forest in Bambi and the Savanna in TLK. The Lion King is much better than Bambi to be sure, but it stole so much from it that it makes me sick to watch (btw, my mom called this the first time she saw TLK, but I hadn't seen Bambi since I was like three, so I didn't know how true it was until just recently).

Pixar: tough one again. The only ones I'm not a fan of are Bugs and Cars

Non-Animated: Pirates of the Caribbean

One thing you can't lay at the feet of the big bad corporate menace that is Disney is their animated feature library. Sure they put out some stinkers, but by and large they're extremely high-quality entertainment.

[Bunny]

You know, I've always been fond of The Fox and the Hound as well.

[louby_4eva]

Beauty and the Beast is an amazing film
Aladdin and The Lion King come a close second though

Smile and Be happy

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

The Lion King. I think it has the best musical score aswell

[Resha]

I love 'em all. Unless they're a Disney Animated Sequel. :P Although - Toy Story 2 was alright. ^_^

I thought the Aladdin sequels were pretty awesome too Return of Jaffar, King of Thieves -- neato!

Hmm I just found out recently that The Lion King is based on Hamlet somewhat. That was...I dunno. Interesting, I guess. The Disney Cliffs Notes xD

EDIT: OH WAIT, READ THE THREAD, RETARD. READ THE THREAD. xD Nice one, Ava-ness.