It's funny, all this dislike for the Pinocchio film because of how disturbing and weird it is. In reality, it's a bit of sweet sugary fluff compared to the ORIGINAL story. Pinocchio squashed "Jiminy," was hanged by the neck until he nearly died, bit off the cat's paw, was tricked into thinking the blue fairy had died, watched his pal Lampwick die, was nearly fried up and eaten, etc. It was so horrible, it fascinated me as a kid.
My least faves? The Fox and the Hound, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Robin Hood, Oliver & Company, The Black Cauldron, Peter Pan... I don't hate 'em, I'm just not very fond of them.
But the one I absolutely detest? Chicken Little. Blargh.
The Tinker Bell movie (first one) could have been OK. It has a few beautiful moments, such as when Tinker Bell puts together the music box. But the dialogue kills it for me. That, and the way fairies are "born." Um, so if fairies don't get pregnant, why the heck do we have MALE fairies again? That's one nod to J.M. Barrie the movie could have done without.
I love all the Pixar films except one: Up. Now, I love all the scenes that have something to do with Carl and Ellie, but I feel that the rest of Up doesn't live up to those shining moments.
For example, Kevin the bird is cute, but I didn't feel particularly upset when she was captured. My heart bled for Carl's burning house instead. Didn't like the kid much either. I don't *dislike* him, but he's not very interesting or compelling. And there's not enough to the villain; he feels disposable and one-shot.
I'm going to ignore the existence of direct-to-video sequels to our beloved Disney classics.
