DISNEY - SLEEPING BEAUTY(1959)
Another classic from the earlier days of Disney!! One of
the greats that made Disney Disney!!! A
From a reviewer at IMDb.com
When 'Sleeping Beauty' was first released it was the
target of critical villification--perhaps because of the
more stylized art work. The art work is actually a leap
forward from 'Snow White' and the earlier classics. It
took me awhile to get used to the new technique when
I first viewed the film--but now I recognize how effectively
it manages to convey the "feel" of a genuine fairy-tale.
A nice discussion of the art work is featured in 'The Making
of Sleeping Beauty' which accompanies the latest VHS
release of the film. Aside from the richly textured
backgrounds and brilliant animation, 'Beauty' is blessed
with the rapturous singing voice of Mary Costa's light
soprano doing full justice to the ballad, 'Once Upon A
Dream'. The idea of using Tchaikovsky's 'Sleeping Beauty'
music for the background score and songs was an excellent
decision. This is a film that can be enjoyed on so many
different levels--music, animation, story, art work--it ranks
with the very best of the classic fairy-tales from Disney.
And yes, Maleficent, in all of her wicked glory, makes
the most impressive fire-breathing dragon you're ever
likely to see! - Neil Doyle