10. Animal Friends/Sidekicks:
I always thought that the DPs having animal फ्रेंड्स was the cutest idea. I like the "unrealistic" elements of fairy tales because they're not supposed to be real, that's why they are "fairy tales". I always liked the idea of animal फ्रेंड्स helping cook, clean, sew, etc. I also like the symbolism that the Princesses were so pure and untainted, even जानवर would feel the need to take care of them and do their part in rescue missions, etc. I also always liked the idea of talking to जानवर या having specific pets that aren't possible in real life (looking at you, Rajah).
9. Landscapes & Colors:
Whether it's an imaginary place like Atlantica या a real place like Virginia before colonization etc; Whether it's under the ocean, looking out at rolling hills या even running water in some form; I have always found the landscape "shots" from DP films to be very beautiful. The use of रंग is usually very artistic and detailed. There is also usually a fantastic score in the background that makes what would already be unforgettable scenes, that much और memorable.
8. Balance & Beauty in Relationships:
Especially in a modern American society when relationships and true प्यार aren't valued the way they used to be, I really प्यार the way some couples in DP films are shown. They दिखाना the complimentary balance of femininity and masculinity as well as the beauty of being in प्यार and the change it can have on a person.
7. Splendor & Wonder of Magic:
Again, most of these DP films are based on fairy tales so they have elements of magic. I have always loved the way they portrayed fun magic, especially in the older films. I used to think how neat it would be to use magic to help cook, clean, sew, etc. as in Sleeping Beauty's "Magical House Cleaning" scene.
I have also dreamed of flying on a "Magic Carpet Ride". (Still can't believe that's never been made into a legit ride at Disneyland since the motion and scenery are already given!)
I also प्यार the splendor of magical transformations that take place when a "magical curse is broken". डिज़्नी knows how to make magic feel special!
6. Family Friendly Humor:
I प्यार family-friendly humor. I प्यार little "inside" jokes to the audience (i.e. Scuttle's looking in the wrong side of the telescope and when he pulls it away, Ariel goes from being far away to in front of his face and he says "Whoa, what a swim!") I प्यार "punny"/play-on-words jokes (i.e. Sebastian saying "Ariel, you're under a lot of pressure down here" या Mushu saying "You've never seen a black and white before?" referring to the Panda Bear). I प्यार references, especially in डिज़्नी about other डिज़्नी films (i.e. Louis as Madam Mim from Sword in the Stone). I also especially प्यार set-up jokes that require paying attention to the film (i.e. Most Frozen/Olaf jokes). I really प्यार innocent, public-appropriate humor, that डिज़्नी does a great job at doing and incorporating in most of their films. (In case आप were wondering, yes I absolutely प्यार the Jungle Cruise at डिज़्नी for their jokes!)
5. Musical Score & Songs:
As आप might know द्वारा now, I absolutely adore Disney's संगीत as it makes their films etc. much और memorable to me. I प्यार hearing the संगीत at Disneyland and I like listening to it on my free time every now and then. डिज़्नी has been fortunate with very talented musical teams, my प्रिय being Alan Menken & Howard Ashman (RIP). I प्यार the scores a little और than the songs but I think डिज़्नी is super talented when it comes to making memorable tunes.
4. Romantic Waltz/Dance Sequences:
Not only are these scenes all done so beautifully, but (back to) the score is usually just gorgeous. The एनीमेशन with the "Waltz" sequences usually tend to be top-notch, especially with turns and lifts. I प्यार these scenes because they are done so well that I feel like I'm sweeping across the floor with the couple. Just absolutely stunning scenes. (Plus, I प्यार ballet and contemporary styles.)
3. Honest Villains:
I live in America where there is a "No Judge" culture trend going on. This trend has managed to do far और harm than good in my life as it gives bad people outs and excuses to never be reprimanded for their actions या pay consequences. In addition, a lack of honesty has resulted about bad people because words that might be considered "judging" are removed from descriptions and warnings. I प्यार that (especially classic) डिज़्नी shows the true things in villains that truly exist but aren't often mentioned. Since I grew up knowing people who were very similar to the villains (without magical powers and pursuit of murder) it is refreshing to have one honest स्रोत about the reality of greed, jealousy, vanity and sociopathic tendencies. Additionally, I like how all of the original DPs had female villains since it is और likely that women will find an enemy in other women than men. (Aside from Shan Yu, I also think the females make all of the best DP villains.)
2. Power of True Love:
The concept of "True Love" used to be something that was admired and many people strived for. Then society told people that being in प्यार made them lose their "independence" etc. and the "magic" of प्यार has been forgotten. I प्यार how the DP films remind us that True प्यार is the greatest gift on Earth. Unfortunately today, I see true प्यार being completely underrated या compared to lust या "puppy love". I प्यार how डिज़्नी came up with the concept of "True Love's Kiss" breaking "Magic Curses" and I think it was the single best addition to fairy tales in a long time. I also प्यार how डिज़्नी showed, especially in older days, how a great man could rescue a great woman so she didn't have to live a life of abuse या any false pretenses. I also प्यार how they showed that प्यार brings out the best in both partners and allows them to overcome और obstacles together than they could have alone. Furthermore, I प्यार the distinction between one's past/present family (parents & siblings) and their present/future family (marital spouse & kids) and the transition in life that follows that. In a lot of ways, it is like the ultimate "coming of age" tale for young women.
1. Virtuous Characters:
Not entirely लॉस्ट and not entirely forgotten. Contrary to लोकप्रिय belief (especially in America), virtuous people do still exist in life. They're just not forcing their way into the spotlight. Regardless of how seemingly "unrealistic" या "perfect" these characters are, they represent the "uncommon" good that still exists. The darkness is always trying to snuff out the light which is why people like to pretend that virtuous people don't exist या shouldn't be looked up to. That is also why The Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine & Maleficent wanted to destroy Snow White, सिंडरेला & Aurora so badly. They were the opposites of the villains, everything the villains were not and wish they could be. There used to be a recurring representation/theme of Good vs. Evil and the DPs vs. their villains was a part of that. DPs were the good women who fought against the evil that tried so hard to corrupt them. I am so thankful that characters like this have been made so that we have reminders of what "perfect" should look like. If ever I reach a दिन where I have stopped striving to reach this level of perfection, I know I have become vain and prideful या simply just दिया up. I प्यार the inspiration that can only come from pure and innocent role मॉडेल that are not corrupt. Furthermore, it wasn't just the princesses who were representative of "all things good" in females but the "Prince Charmings" were representative of all things good in males, too. People can say that these stories are harmful to children but I would have to disagree 100% from personal experience. I loved these फिल्में growing up, I still do, and I have met my very own "Prince Charming". On the contrary of the ridiculous claim, these films were far और beneficial to my childhood then they ever could've been harmful. Lastly, these "virtuous" values are not outdated at all. Quite oppositely, they are timeless values that are even और treasured today द्वारा other virtuous people, especially with the increasing rarity. I don't believe there's been a और crucial time to bring back और "virtuous" characters than now to remind people why these virtues are timeless.
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