Treasure Planet (2002)
Treasure Planet has an interesting look with its traditional 2D characters placed against 3D computer-generated backgrounds. The combination of the two art forms makes for a unique aesthetic and, simply, something beautiful to look at.
As a sci-fi take on the classic adventure novel Treasure Island, at times becomes its own worst enemy with too many fancy robots that detract from the story. When it’s not getting lost in space, it is a powerful film.
Fantasia (1940)
In order to appreciate "Fantasia", you have to surrender to it. It's simply a visual and symphonic experience. You may not exactly "like" it, but it sure is something to be appreciated. Bear in mind that it was also only the third film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Ultimately, while Fantasia is not about anything, it is still impressive and somehow even more so than it's modern counterpart.
Oliver & Company (1988)
It's Oliver Twist — but this time it has talking animals. Meek little kitten Oliver finds himself in the world of thieving dogs led by Fagin, the human. It's also set in a gritty New York City instead of London, giving it American relevance. The music definitely stands out with the vocal talents of Huey Lewis, Billy Joel, and Bette Midler.
How can we forget Middler's number "Perfect Isn't Easy."
Winnie the Pooh (2011)
As far as throwbacks go, this film really achieved all it set out to do. It looks extremely close to the 1977 original, except for the occasional CGI trips as seen in Pooh's fantasy sequence. The film also really maintains the sensibilities it had in the original.
There's a lot of sharp word-play and amusing misunderstanding, as well as songs that could even work in earlier versions. Now and again it faulters with gags and slapstick humor that feels out of place but that is kept to a minimum.
Zootopia (2016)
"Zootopia" transports us into a world where the laws of nature have fallen away and animals happily coexist alongside each other. T
The film goes to portray such absurd idealism that they made the cops actual bunnies. It's also refreshing to see a female lead not motivated by love but for her passion for work.