Teen, 16 years old
March 24, 2011
Easily My Favorite Disney Movie
I absolutely LOVE this movie. The visuals are phenomenal. The overall message, which is about accepting people, is very good. The outcasts win in this movie. This film is widely regarded as Disney's darkest movie, though. The antagonist, Frollo, is probably the most evil Disney villain out there. Frollo might be scary to little kids, seeing as he kills several innocent people, burns down houses, etc. Frollo has one of the best songs ever put in a Disney movie, called "Hellfire" in which he confesses his lust for Esmeralda and that if he can't have her, the fires of Hell will. Frollo's lust for Esmeralda goes right over little kids' heads. Quasimodo, the protagonist, is a very likeable character, and proves that looks aren't everything. Esmeralda, the female protagonist, is a strong character with a great personality. I like the narrator Clopin also. My favorite line in the movie is during the opening song:"Who is the monster and who is the man?" Overall, excellent movie that might be a little scary for kids.
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Teen, 14 years old
July 25, 2010
Its Sweet
Its really good, I miss when Disney movies actually put in different cultures, now its all.. popculture. Anyway, it had beautiful music, the characters were easy to love, I mean it was fantastic, but I'll give you warnings: Violence: Lots, Frollo killed a woman (but not with blood or anything, he kicked her, but because he thought she stole something) the croud was horrible to Quazimoto, but you feel for him, and they try to save Notre Dame (violently, but not emotionally scarry) Frollo tries to kill Quazi. Sex: Esmerelda wears revealing clothes (not anything serious) Frollo lusts for her, her and Thebus kiss. Language: Da*n (as in Hell) and Hell (the place) (nothing serious)
Alcahol: They pour wine, at most. For Esmereda's discise its an old man smoking a pipe.
Don't let those stop you from watching this movie, its a great movie! It was hard worked on too.
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Teen, 14 years old
January 31, 2011
I have a horrible crush on Clopin now because of this movie.. thanks.
This is one of my favorite Disney films, and that is saying something because its REALLY hard for me to choose. It's a dark film, but also very heartfelt. You can completely feel for Quasi, and he is so sweet too. I loved this film from beginning to end. When it comes to violence..there's loads: A mother dying, a baby nearly thrown down a well, swordfights, things being thrown around, being tied and gagged with ropes (I nearly cried seeing that scene with Quasi) nearly being stabbed, arrow shot at back, falling into a bit of lava... but, it made it interesting to watch :) For sex: Esmeralda dances a little iffy, but not too bad. She shows a little cleavage, but nothing really scandalis about it. There's a few kisses, the villan of the film lusts for Esmeralda. Language: 'Hell'- but as a place. Esmeralda said "sneaky son of a-" but Pheobus told her to watch it, she was in a church. A few threats. Drugs/Alcohal: The towns people are seen drinking grog at a festival. But I would hardly hesitate to show this film to 'my' children. It's a little much to take in at first, but you and your kids may love it if you get past your up-tight attitudes. Besides, they could have done what they did in the book: A majority of characters died- but, they didn't. So watch the movie :)
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Teen, 14 years old
January 19, 2011
Great Movie with overlookable concerns
OK: Parents stop putting it down!!! Personally this is my favorite Disney film. The violence is a little much: lots of fire and darkness, but the sex is like for five seconds: little kids aren't gonna get the meaning of Hellfire they just think it's a villain wanting to kill a girl and unless you're like Frollo and keep your kids locked away in a tower they see girls wearing less then Esmerelda does (altough her dance is suggestive) Despite these minor details it has comic relief through the gargoyles, absolutely amazing music, and a great moral. Watch this movie, it's amazing
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Teen, 13 years old
July 8, 2010
it scared a 13-year old.
I just finished watching this movie, and I have to say that it's the most mature Disney movie. Esmeralda wears revealing clothes for that time period. And then there's Frollo, who has to be the most terrifying Disney villain ever. The whole movie is intense, and there's also cursing. I was suprised they let "d-mn" into a Disney movie. The "H-llfire" sequence was intense and is about lusting after Esmeralda and hell, which is also a surprise for a Disney movie. However, it's a good movie, don't let it turn you off.
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Teen, 15 years old
May 11, 2011
Classic True Beauty Shines Within Movie
This is a wonderful movie for tolerance, but isn't as light hearted as other Disney movies. It's a fantastic story with a very realistic villian for Disney. However, Frollo is genocidinal and tries to murder all the gypsies, and has lust (not love actual lust) for Esmerelda and threatens to kill her if she doesn't marry him. Children won't understand this however, and will most likely enjoy the talking gargoyles. Hell is said several times by Frollo in religious manners. Such as I'm sending it back to hell where it belongs.
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Teen, 13 years old
June 4, 2009
Great family flick for 8+
This is by far one of my favorite disney movies. It is a great movie for 7-8+, but only for violence. The ending scene with Frollo would be considered a little frightening for younger kids. Constantly, throughout the movie, Frollo is trying to capture and punish
Esmerelda because he desires her. She is dressed suggestively in ONE SCENE. that's it, though. The language is a bit much for disney, but h*** is about as worse as it gets. Esmerelda also starts to call Phoebus a Son of a *****, but doesn't finish, because he interrupts her, telling her to watch it, because their in a church.
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Teen, 14 years old
November 8, 2010
Probably Disney's darkest film
Quasimodo's appearance always scared me off from watching this film, and I think I appreciate better now than I would if I was 7. Tons of adult themes like religion, righteous punishment, and choice of love and ostracizing others. It really is a rich film, you have to appreciate that great quality of animation. I'd say let kids watch it, but tell them to rewatch it once they're tweens.
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Teen, 14 years old
May 14, 2010
"Sanctuary!"
I thought it was most increadible, well done! It shows couarge and interesting parts of history, It also shows not to judge anyone by their appearence becuse they are truely good at heart. Quasi is a very sweet person, I want to hug him because he's so sweet. Esmerelda is daring, fights for rights, and doesn't judge Quasi ( at least not purposly ) once she said "great mask" because it was the 'festival of fools'. Frollo. . . well, he will be punished for his deeds. I know people may think this movie isn't for young ones, in a way I agree. But I've watched this movie sinse I was very young, and it never scard me, although all children are differen't. I must give a few fair warnings ( spoilers ) - I must warn that there is some scary parts of this tale, fire, falling to death. . . and others. There is some lust too . . like Frollo feels lustful feelings towrd Esmerelda and at the end makes her choose him, or death. And Esmerelda does wear some revealing clothes, but not anything HORRIBLE or anything, and her and Phebus do end up in love. . poor Quasi. As for drugs, nothing of horrid expence. Like some wine is being poored, and smoking, but the smoking isn't like. . really smoking it was a discise. Love this movie, it is truely remarkible. I miss the days when Disney wasn't afraid to explore other cultures, now its 'teen' vised. I'm a teen, and I dislike what they've done. Love this movie! Oh, also there is words such as 'hell' 'damnation' and stuff like that, but not that of 'cursing'
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Teen, 14 years old
May 11, 2010
This movie is a masterpiece in every sense of the word and one of the best that Disney has ever produced. The animation is stunningly beautiful, same for the songs which also tell the story in the most effective way since the Beauty and the Beast. It's also as dark as the Beauty and the Beast, heck, it's as good as Beauty and the Beast. Frollo is (in my opinion) the best villain Disney has put in a movie. This is where the inappropriate stuff comes in. Frollo lusts after Esmeralda, attempts to kill her, offers her freedom to 'be his'. It also has the battle scene against Notre-Dame herself! All this mixed in with themes of the Catholic Church make this Disney's darkest tale, and not suitable for young kids. But if you do happen to show this film to the kids there is the extremely out of place gargoyles who try to lighten up the story with some pretty weak comic relief. Not for young kids, but above that age that you decide is too young, then they can enjoy.
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Teen, 15 years old
May 4, 2011
Now this is the shitz! I love this movie! Its my favorite Disney classic as well as one of my favorite books. I just love dark childrens movies and this is one of the ones I love the best. It has one of the best openings other than the Lion Kings, strong and beautiful soundtrack with in my opinion the best villain song 'Hellfire'. This was back when Disney, mind me had balls. Sensitive parents will turn away in a heartbeat. I grew up with Disney and I love this. I watched it when I was about 5 years old and I wasn't scared. Now there is violence and sexual references (Quasi almost drowned in a well as a baby, Frollos lustful obsession over Esmeralda, Esmeraldas dancing scene, the scene in the church with Esmerelda and Frollo, plus alot more.) Plus I wouldn't look up to Frollo as a good role model plus in the song Hellfire I think they use curse words.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 15, 2011
This is the most terrifying Disney movie I have ever seen!!! 6+ is NOT ok!!!! Common Sense usually overrates, but this one is underrated!! This movie is NOT for little kids, even though it has a Disney label. Watch it before you let your kid see it;or it may scar them like it did me.
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Teen, 13 years old
May 4, 2012
Who is the monster and who is the man ?
This is intense, but its complexity is it's charm; how many children's films question God, show the difference between lust and love and show heartbreak?
The sheer size and beauty of this film makes it even richer still; and the music is both spellbinding and really ingrained in the characters , not purely burst out; which is nice and the Latin score is hauntingly beautiful.
Esmerelda is instantly likeable as is Frollo instantly detestable; yet with complex questions around him.
Quasimodio is sweet and you feel his heartbreak , and Phebeous is likeable enough that you don't hate him for being loved by Esmerelda.
The one problem with this film is who its aimed for; because it has enough substance to be an adult film but fills it in with gargoyles. The.Gargoyles.
Need I say more?
Overall; if you know your kid; then you'll enjoy the breathtaking journey to the bells, bells bells, of Notre dame.
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Teen, 14 years old
March 22, 2012
EXCELLENT!!!!
This is one of my favorite films of all time. I can't explain just how wonderful this movie is to me. It's beautiful, touching, and dark for a Disney film, which may make it quite scary for some little kids. There are fires, one which has a family's house on fire with the family still inside. They are quickly rescued, but the scene could be upsetting to young kids. The villain lusts after the main female character in an impressing song sequence, imprisons and abuses the main character in a bell tower for twenty years, and is quite frightening. He is a hypocrite who commits mass genocide in the name of God. However, the other characters are mostly kind at heart, helpful, and very positive role models. The movie teaches some great lessons, such as not judging by appearance but instead by personality and kindness. I didn't see it until I became a teenager, and I absolutely loved it. I think most kids 7 and older can see it, but I don't think it really appeals to them anyways. I think teenagers and adults would understand it better and like it more. Most people I've talked to say they didn't really like it as a kid, but when they reached twelve or thirteen they saw it again and really enjoyed it.
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Teen, 13 years old
July 12, 2011
Awesome movie
I liked how the main character doesn't get the girl here. It's a happy ending, but it's not perfect. Frollo... jeez, where do I BEGIN with this guy. He kills an innocent woman, tries to drown her baby, keeps him locked in a belltower, abuses him, burns people alive, lusts over women, OFFERS THEIR FREEDOM FOR SEX... and all while claiming he's a good Christian. Esmeralda is an amazing character. She's smart, brave, funny, beautiful, and kind. If your kid can handle the sexy and scary stuff, see it with them.
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Teen, 13 years old
April 16, 2013
One of my favourite Disney films of all time!
I love this movie! I've watched it since I was just 5 yrs old and loved it. Well, I didn't even get most of it until I was older. I'll start with the pros of this movie first and then the cons. Quasimodo (the protagonist) is a loving character who cares a lot for all things great and small. His friends (the comedians of the film) are gargoyles who try to help him out a lot. Their outrageously funny characters (in my opinion) but kids are sure to love them. Esmeralda is a caring woman who cares a lot for her people, who are gypsies, and she is caring for people who are different as well, such as Quasi. Frollo, who is the main antagonist, is definitely NOT a good role model. He continuously uses threats against others and tries to burn a house down with an innocent family inside of it (though they are rescued by phoebus). Frollo also lusts over Esmeralda and that may go over kids heads. But then again, it might not since little kids most likely won't understand it. He threatens her and makes her choose to marry him or burn her. Hell is used in the film, BUT it is referring to the place. Damnation is used once in a religious term, so nothing serious. Esmeralda is about to call Phoebus a Son of a- but phoebus tells her to watch it, since they're in a church. Esmeralda's dance scene features her wearing somewhat revealing clothes but no private parts are shown, so everything there is fine. There is a really dark song in the film called "Hellfire" sung by Frollo as he tries to fight his sexual desire for Esmeralda. This song may frighten little kids, but don't worry, because after that song is a fun, up-beat Broadway style song sung by the gargoyles. It is really fun to dance to. There is a really good message in the movie too, about not judging people by their looks and it's important to see who they are inside and not out. Overall, this is a really good movie and would be good to watch with kids who are about...say 5 and over.
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Teen, 14 years old
March 16, 2012
two words, LOVE IT!
I LOVE this movie! I am a very big Hunch back of Notre Dame fan, Disney did an awesome job! It is pretty fair for young kids, but Frollo desires Esmeralda, and sings a song called Hell fire. In one part of the song he sings, "This burning desire is turning me to sin". Which means Frollo wants to have sex with Esmeralda.Pheobus gets injured, at the feast of fools people are shown lightly drunk,but not all people. Esmeralda dances a little iffy, and her dress shows a lot of cleavage. Over all this is a fantastic movie! one of my Disney favorites!
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Kid, 12 years old
February 4, 2012
It's great!
I saw this and honestly I had to close my eyes at some points. My mother sort of had an overload of "dramaticness".
This is not a kids movie. It is for tweens MAYBE. Frollo is a very scary villain. Overall "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is a very darkhearted film, but it is also quite well done. I enjoyed it a lot. I recommend this film to teens everywhere.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 2, 2012
G rated??? I think not.
This film is great with nice messages. But should be rated PG.
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