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The Hunchback Of Notre Dame [DVD] [1996]

Staring: Demi Moore, Jason Alexander, Mary Kay Bergman, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings
Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Average Customer Rating:

List Price: ~~£17.99~~
Our Price: £3.98

Product Details
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5017188884655
Format: Animated, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
Label: Walt Disney Home Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2002-05-20
Running Time: 82
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1996-06-21

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QUASI ...BUT NOT QUITE., 2010-06-30
Quasimodo and James Bond share the same problem: each time around they grow more "politically correct" and thus less interesting.

Not to offend anyone, Quasimodo here is no longer ugly, retarded, or deaf. He's not much of a hunchback even. Lucky for us there's no bellringers lobby, or he'd be out of a job too! Instead, he's now "Quasi", a cute red-haired fellow with winning buckteeth smile, amiable manners, average intelligence, and -give or take- the body of a swimmer. He's so impossible to fear or hate, he's not even flogged at the wheel! Where's the drama after that? Girl tells boy she wants them to "remain friends"?

That's another nugget: Esmeralda follows the same path Bond Girls have. No longer a damsel in distress, she's evolved from self-suficient gal to WonderWoman. Honestly, she tells God "I ask for nothing; I can get by", and is not kidding; voiced by Demi Moore, she's a medieval G.I.Jane (G.I.Gypsy?) so athletic and resourceful she can disappear at will, jump over rivers, swoosh down tall buildings, stop a platoon, keep a mob at bay, walk through flames, and presumably chew Paris whole and spit it out as an Orlando themepark. Who does she need to save her from poor horny Frollo?

Frollo, he's no longer a priest but a "judge" (to bypass the religious fringe, I guess). But he's not a fearsome villain either. He's so repulsive there's nothing about him to like, and no great villain can do without charm. Not in a Disney movie, they don't. True, the original Frollo was also a bore, but at least he was somewhat pitiable. Here, he's just a self-righteous bigot. Captain Phoebus -Esmeralda's beau and a vain scoundrel in the book- appears as a klutzy good guy who takes the girl away from Quasimodo in the end. Only Djali the goat stays true to her character.

As for the gargoyles, what can I say: comic sidekicks are a Disney tradition. As such, they work just fine. It's the movie itself that doesn't ring a bell. It's halfway between a kiddie's movie and one for grown ups. I believe Disney, once it decided to go with this somber story, should have taken the risk whole, pushed the envelope altogether, and made this its first adult animated movie -humps, blood, warts and all.

P.S.: Those who complain that Disney takes too many liberties with Hugo's novel should take into consideration that -in their original stories- Mowgli skins Shere Kahn, Hercules kills Megara and their children, Prince Philip rapes Aurora in her sleep, and Pinocchio squashes Jiminy Cricket with a hammer. Who wants to see Quasimodo starve to death next to Esmeralda's corpse; their embraced skeletons turning into dust?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame dvd, 2010-03-26
classic disney - great film, great sound. a nice movie about acceptance and friendship. a good buy, especially when you get it on sale!

Amazing, 2010-05-15
This film certainly contrasts the Disney of today. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is complete with outstanding animation, a set of beautifully composed and performed songs, and a collection of characters who you cannot forget easily.

This film is a mixture of dark and light, drama and comedy, highlighted by villain Frollo and the gargoyles. It is exquisitely made and will appeal to some adults due to its mature nature. Kids will also love it, however, due to the songs and characters such as the gargoyles and the delightful Clopin, leader of the gypsies.

Definately a must see whatever age you are, and if you have already read the book.

Very Good, 2010-07-06
It took no time at all to be delivered to me and the item was in good condition.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 2010-09-02
This is my favourite disney film and the DVD does not disapoint. The restoration is fabulous and a great improvement on the original. The animation is crisp and the audio is perfect.

The bonus features are a little less well thought out than the main feature. They have a sort of added at the last minute feel. However they are worth a watch.

This DVD is the perfect purchase for an avid disney fan.