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18th Hall of Fame
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
1937
82 years later and Disney’s first dreamy fairytale still stands as the fairest of all. While my yearning for yodeling hasn’t got any greater over the years, there is one exception to such extensive goofiness… and this is it.
‘Snow White’ might be 82 years old, but there are no wrinkles to spot on this beauty, that’s for sure. The animation is astonishing and awe-inspiring, paving the way for all the animations to come – and just like The Yellow Brick Road, this pathway is a precious one for family films, and stands just as perfect as it once did… no cracks or dirt to spot. Of course, you can tell where and how animation has evolved over time, but I’m still surprised with the level of ambition the animators must have had. Beautiful pans, turns and swirls that must’ve been a real challenge to pull off – and in feature length!
The story is timeless and the execution of it has aged like a fine wine. The way animation is made and presented these days is paced very differently and done with a whole different mindset too. ‘Snow White’ actually takes its time to build up the story and characters and thereby earns every scene and every transition between them throughout its runtime, which is just as short and sweet as the movie itself. The film is filled with innocence and innovative animation and art design, which charms its way into our souls and leaves our hearts completely exposed, expertly carved out by Disney and their unsurpassed spellbinding sorcery, told through canvases of uncompromised art and passion.
I recently re-read my last write-up for this movie, which was positive, but not exactly pouring with love… more like appreciation. The latter is still a matter, but I definitely feel like the appreciation, admiration and affection kind of bleeds together more, this time around, and only for the better. I certainly had a more wholesome experience with this rewatch and there is something about this movie that is simply eternal…
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“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
1937
82 years later and Disney’s first dreamy fairytale still stands as the fairest of all. While my yearning for yodeling hasn’t got any greater over the years, there is one exception to such extensive goofiness… and this is it.
‘Snow White’ might be 82 years old, but there are no wrinkles to spot on this beauty, that’s for sure. The animation is astonishing and awe-inspiring, paving the way for all the animations to come – and just like The Yellow Brick Road, this pathway is a precious one for family films, and stands just as perfect as it once did… no cracks or dirt to spot. Of course, you can tell where and how animation has evolved over time, but I’m still surprised with the level of ambition the animators must have had. Beautiful pans, turns and swirls that must’ve been a real challenge to pull off – and in feature length!
The story is timeless and the execution of it has aged like a fine wine. The way animation is made and presented these days is paced very differently and done with a whole different mindset too. ‘Snow White’ actually takes its time to build up the story and characters and thereby earns every scene and every transition between them throughout its runtime, which is just as short and sweet as the movie itself. The film is filled with innocence and innovative animation and art design, which charms its way into our souls and leaves our hearts completely exposed, expertly carved out by Disney and their unsurpassed spellbinding sorcery, told through canvases of uncompromised art and passion.
I recently re-read my last write-up for this movie, which was positive, but not exactly pouring with love… more like appreciation. The latter is still a matter, but I definitely feel like the appreciation, admiration and affection kind of bleeds together more, this time around, and only for the better. I certainly had a more wholesome experience with this rewatch and there is something about this movie that is simply eternal…
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