Animated Villains Question

[Chuckers]

I was reading about Disney animated movies and the author stated that you always know a Disney villain from the first time you see the character. They're drawn, acted, and/or named so that you have no doubt.

I got to thinking that he was correct, until Frozen. The villain is portrayed as a love interest at first.

Is Frozen the first Disney animated movie where the villain is a surprise? I can't think of any others, myself, but I have admit I haven't seen every movie.

 

[Cinderella8]

I have seen just about every movie, and I don't think there were any other villain-plot-twists.

I do agree with the author, though, you can usually tell.

Actually, as soon as we first saw -villain in Frozen- (wouldn't want to risk spoilers) my mom leaned over and said "That's the bad guy, isn't it?" I shook my head and said no way, but it turns out she was right.

Looking back on it, he was voiced perfectly for the villain I guess...

 

[Anne11]

I would agree that in most movies the villain is pretty cut and dry from the start – but I also do not think that this is necessarily a bad thing. I am not watching Disney for the plot twists. I was pleasantly surprised about Frozen though, despite the fact that some people caught on quicker than I did apparently.

 

[Chuckers]

I just thought it was interesting that Frozen broke a couple of 'traditions' in their animated movies. One being two female heroines and the other being an unsuspected villain.

 

[DisneyDreaming14]

I'm just happy that Disney deviated from the original storyline… Elsa being the villain. I think that it would have made the film a lot less enjoyable for me.

 

[Chuckers]

I'm just happy that Disney deviated from the original storyline… Elsa being the villain. I think that it would have made the film a lot less enjoyable for me.

I agree... they really came up with something different from their normal storyline and it resonated with a lot of people.