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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Positive Reviews
26
Negative reviews
6
Average Rating
3.7
/5
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2.0
The characters have a dramatic verve that seizes your imagination.
EW
5.0
It blends Menkens songs, glorious animation, boundless energy and the real substance of the story into a movie of heart andjoy.
Rogerebert
4.5
There is much to admire in Hunchback, not least the risk of doing such a downer of a story at all.
Variety
4.5
Though Alan Menkens music misses the big tune that would cap Stephen Schwartzs nimble lyrics, its the thematic sophistication that brings the movie to ..
Time Out
3.5
The animation is frequently stunning, showcasing a new process whereby crowds seem to pulsate with movement.
2.0
The majesty and playfulness of Notre Dames Gothic architecture provide a feast for the eyes, a sight no less amazing when carved in celluloid than in ..
3.8
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is beautiful one of Disneys richest visual extravaganzas.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
The role is an irresistible combination of outer ugliness and inner beauty.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
All of which adds up to a solid, enjoyable, beautifully animated Disney movie, but one not quite out of the top drawer.
3.5
As Disneys thirty fourth full length animated feature, this musical drama makes a good case for self esteem, tolerance, and social conscience.
Spirituality And Practice
3.8
The poorly focused remains are likely to appeal most strongly to the under 12 crowd.
ReelViews
3.0
Welcome to the Dollhouse is a true original and one of the best of the year.Its most amazing accomplishment is that it manages to be heartless and com ..
3.0
This is classic Disney, a great story, lovingly crafted, with a solid musical score.It is a wonderful film for the whole family.
Lariat
4.4
Much of this is certainly not kids stuff, though there is plenty to appeal to children as well as adults.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
There is no question that computer technology is allowing Disney animators an ever increasing freedom, and the opportunity to create some astonishing ..
Internet Reviews
3.8
Although I like the film and recommend it, I will admit upfront that I was disappointed.
Internet Reviews
1.5
This is sadly Disney at the nadir of its two dimensional animation phase.
Cinema Crazed
4.5
By sticking faithfully to the broader themes of Hugos story those of desolation and desire, of trust and betrayals thereof the creators have fashioned ..
Salon
4.5
The result is a grand cartoon cathedral, teeming with gargoyles and treachery, hopeless love and tortured lust.
Time
5.0
It is much more than just a moving, emotionally resonant cartoon it is a moving, emotionally resonant motion picture, period.
Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Like another famous tale set in Paris, Disneys animated version of Victor Hugos venerable The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the best of times and, if not ..
Calendar Live
3.1
These light hearted moments are needed to bring a kiddie element to what is at its heart a depressing, downtrodden story of loneliness and prejudice.
Spliced Wire
3.1
The story is still driven by cruelty, intolerance and lust, and while Quasimodo (voiced by Tom Hulce) has been given a makeover by Uncle Walts art dep ..
Movies Tv Guide
4.0
If not for some hopelessly incompetent and wasted attempts to lighten the mood... it might well be able to compete with Beauty and the Beast as the be ..
Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
These ideas are presented with effective songs and, yes, tasteful bits of humor.
Articles Chicago Tribune
4.5
An improvement on 1995s Pocahontas, but not as good as the classics.
Film4
5.0
The film marks one of Disney Animations most astounding and gorgeous renderings in its storied history.
Cinema Sight
1.5
A better title for the film would have been Beauty and the Beast, but Disneys already done that which may be why Alan Menkens score sounds like warmed ..
Archive Spectator
5.0
Make your children see the movie. If they get to like the deformed main character, then you know these kids can tell the difference between right and ..
Cinema Phile
4.4
Unlike many Disney villains, Frollo isnt seeking power so much as he is trying desperately to hang onto it.
From the Front Row
2.0
Well, then dont market the movie for kids or have kid friendly elements.
rachelsreviews.net
2.0
All that is still impressive, but once youve gotten past the wow factor its not enough to compensate for a sometimes plodding narrative (especially in ..
Family Home Theater
3.8
If you want to know what really happened to Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Frollo and Phoebus, try the library.
Courier-Journal (Louisvill ..
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