The six most underrated Disney films you need to watch
So holidays have started and GoT is over, so now what? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Our screens are full of Disney reboots, from The Jungle Book to Cinderella to the upcoming Beauty and the Beast film.
But what about the old classics? And we’re not talking about The Lion King. We know you've seen that a million times. These Disney films are the ones that just don't get the attention they deserve. Whether you watched them a thousand times as a child or you're watching them for the first time, we know that you'll love them.
For maximum enjoyment, settle down with your favourite blanket and snacks and dig into one (or all) of these classic films.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Cruella De Vil's evil attempts to steal 101 Dalmatians are both hopeless and hilarious. The animation of the original is charming, but if you would like something a bit more modern, the live action one is always a nice option! The cute romance between both the humans and the dogs is adorable!
The Mighty Ducks
A classic story of David and Goliath. Gordon Bombay coaches Charlie and his friends' ice hockey team as part of a community service. An oldie but a goodie, full of life lessons, hilarious one-liners and many quacks, ("Did you really quack at the principal?")
And if you really get into it, follow the team's journey and watch two and three!
The Incredibles
A boy who runs super fast, a girl with cool invisibility and shielding powers, elasti-mum and Mr Fantastic fight a fanboy turned evil nemesis. Of course, we can't forget the baby and his weird gift. Hopefully, it's explained in the sequel.
All the characters are great, but Edna ("No capes!") and Frozone ("Honey, where is my super suit?") definitely take the crown.
Enchanted
The real world and the world of fairytales merge in this light flick about a princess who believes in true love and a sceptic who allows her to stay at his home. This film is a hybrid of love and loss, enchanting musical numbers and villains that suck at being villains.
Highlights include the cleaning animals, Giselle's curtain dresses and the squirrel. Oh, and let's not forget the cool evil dragon. It’s a movie that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy.
The Emperor's New Groove
The only Disney movie where the main character has to point out that he is, in fact, the main character. Starring Yzma, who doesn't do much, her sidekick Kronk that does everything wrong ("Wrong lever!"), Kuzco, a selfish emperor turned Llama and Pacha, a compassionate average Joe.
Kuzco and Pacha cross paths and make a deal that if Pacha gets Kuzco back to his luxurious palace, Kuzco won't destroy his home to accommodate his new resort. Watch this film if you’re looking for a funny, action-packed movie that teaches us about karma and the value of kindness.
A Bug's Life
Hilarious from the beginning, A Bug's Life tells the tale of Flick, who just can't do anything right. The ants supply the food for the grasshoppers, but Flick accidentally destroys the food and goes on an adventure to correct his mistake. He meets a group of recently fired bugs who he persuades to help him, including a caterpillar, a stick insect and a lady bug. This sweet movie is full of laughs and cute insects (and some not so cute).
Mikayla Spicer
Mikayla is a journalism and creative writing student from UTS. She loves mint and lavender tea and Harry Potter.
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