The Black Cauldron (1985)
One of the most stylistically different Disney films ever made, one might forget it’s actually Disney! It truly was refreshing to see how they broke away from the mold. That is essentially what makes the film so special.
Still, the film didn’t do fare particularly well. People often wonder if it simply would have done it better had it not been a Disney film. The screenwriters had a big job to do and condensed two books into an 80-minute film
Robin Hood (1973)
One of the more expensive productions, Disney gave us a solid plot when it came to Robin Hood. Unfortunately, alongside that plot, too many moments are dedicated to comic relief and gags. One such example is the unnecessarily long football sequence.
At least there were some catchy songs and a handsome fox. That fox proved that teen crushes can extend to the anthropomorphic too.
Fantasia 2000 (1999)
In 1940 Walt Disney made the original Fantasia. It was a spectacle then, so you can imagine the impact of Fantasia 2000. It truly revealed staggering advances in animation and technology. While the visuals are certainly spectacular, the film does lack a bit of substance.
One of the most iconic sequences in the film was is of course the Pines of Rome and the climactic The Firebird. Those two make the whole watching experience totally worthwhile.
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
This majorly big production film is a testament to just how big Disney has gotten. This almost hybrid Disney -Marvel production brings us tons of Star Wars superhero cameos that detract from the story.
Unlike its predecessor, this installment feels like a showcase of big brands and corporate power. Not really a heartfelt Disney film.
Dumbo (1941)
This sweet film is cherished by many. While the premise of an elephant who can fly with his ears is slightly absurd, it certainly charmed the viewers. And who can forget the iconic moment of Dumbo's mamma cradled him through the bars of cage while singing "Baby Mine?" Talk about waterworks.
The film unfortunately also contains many racist themes and has been commonly regarded as perpetuating black stereotypes. I mean, the main crow is literally named Jim Crow.