The Hunchback of Notre Dame (A Walt Disney Masterpiece) [VHS]

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The misconception about this animated film from Disney was that it was a movie for kids--something Victor Hugo never had in mind. In fact, despite a cute brace of singing gargoyles who are Quasimodo's (Tom Hulce) best friends, this version of Hugo's classic tale is really adult entertainment, with a strong set of songs by Alan Menken. The story remains mostly the same (though tricked out with a happier ending than Hugo's): Quasimodo, the ward of repressive monk Frollo, falls for a gypsy girl named Esmerelda (Demi Moore)--though she loves one of the king's guards (Kevin Kline). But they are all put in jeopardy by the wicked Frollo, whose secret passion for Esmerelda leads him to seek her death. At times too dark and even a shade kinky, something that may scare younger viewers. --Marshall Fine

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - An Incredible Project of Animation
To put it bluntly, Disney doesn't make movies like this anymore. True, it's considered very dark for young children, but the underlying message makes up for it. I shouldn't repeat what others have been saying in previous reviews, other than the fact that Disney hasn't given this movie a proper two disc release like other classics. It's a real shame to hold back such a excellent movie. Hopefully they'll do that in the future without reverting back to the ill conceived "Disney Vault".


Rating: - Slightly Searching for a Target Audience
In the Middle Ages, the city of Paris is ruled with an iron first by Frollo (Tony Jay), the chief magistrate.Frollo has made it his mission to destroy the gypsies.While he is doing that one night, he winds up with the baby Quasimodo.Guilted into raising the child as his own, he places Quasimodo (Tom Hulce) in the bell towers of Notre Dame and attempts to keep him hidden from the rest of the world.

Quasi gets tired of staying in the tower, however, and ventures forth during the annual ... Read More
Rating: - I love this movie!
I love this movie!Every character is flawed and interesting.The animation of Notre Dame itself is breathtaking!The song Hellfire is about as dark and sinister as it gets!Sure it's a little deep for the kiddies, but there is still enough upbeat scenes to appease them.Great movie!
Rating: - Disney
well, it has the same title as the book. That's about as much as it has in common.
Rating: - One of the last good Disney movies
this movie gets a bad rap for following a dropout like Pocahontas. But it is really the last "classic" caliber movie disney put out before it went completely CG. The music is phenomenal. It is "buy the soundtrack" worthy music that isn't cheesy. The music expresses the emotion of the moment and isn't lame or peppy to lighten the delicate moods for kids. The animation is insanely good. The shading and attention to detail during sequences is particularly amazing.
It is one of the more serious of the ... Read More