I’m not sure about other people my age, but Disney movies were the best movies growing up, specifically because of their variety.
Here are my top ten favorite Disney movies (animated or not) and why!
10. “The Help”
This movie gets its spot because of the historical reference. I like history a lot! I think that this movie was accurate as far as the time it was based on. “The Help” is also hilarious and that’s Octavia Spencer’s doing.
9. “The Parent Trap”
If we’re talking about “The Parent Trap”, both versions are good. But for me, it’s going to be the 1998 one every time. The reason is again because of Lindsey Lohan. Anything she’s in, I’m gonna watch.
8. “Inside Out 2”
“Inside Out 2” was just released last year. I watched this in the theaters with my nephew. It was his first movie in the theaters. That’s why it makes the list, but also because I think it’s a fun way to relate feelings to children. I personally think it’s educational in a deep way.
7. “Freaky Friday”
This 2003 movie got its place in the lineup because of Lindsey Lohan. Putting her and Jamie Lee Curtis was most definitely a power move. Those two are why the movie made over $160 million worldwide without a doubt. They casted the characters perfectly.
6. “The Emperor’s New Groove”
This is another movie I didn’t watch until high school, which was almost 20 years after it came out. It quickly made its way up my favorite’s list because of how lighthearted it is while also having the deep and meaningfulness of Kuzco and Pacha’s friendship. I’m surprised that this is the first animated movie on my list.
5. “10 Things I Hate About You”
The first time I watched this movie was probably in high school and I was immediately hooked. I’m not someone who likes to watch the same movies too closely, because I can remember what happened and I want there to be some element of surprise. This is probably one movie I watch once a year. The acting in this movie, specifically by Julia Stiles, is amazing.
4. “Lemonade Mouth”
This movie, released in 2011, gets its spot in the ranking because of the happiness it brings me just like “Let It Shine.” You can’t deny it has great music, either.
3. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
I’m sure you can guess why this one is #3 on my list. It’s because of Baby Groot. He has to be one of the cutest little characters I’ve seen in any Marvel movie. The action in this movie is great, and the lead up to finding out who Peter’s parents are is built up very well.
2. “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”
I love all of the Camp Rocks, the first one being released in 2008 and “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” in 2010. This one takes the cake over the first one purely because of Nick Jonas and his song, “Introducing Me.” I wish I could have gone to the Jonas Brothers’ most recent tour. Let’s just say I’m a fan!
1. “Let It Shine”
This movie has to be one of my favorite movies of all time, besides “The Proposal” with Sandra Bullock. “Let It Shine” came out in 2012. The acting is fairly good for being a Disney movie and it gives a feel like you’re in the movie with the characters. I don’t have a specific reason why this is #1. I would base it off of the happiness it gives me!
I normally have such a hard time ranking things like movies or books. This was hard for
me to do, but I’m also surprised by how few animated movies I listed.. There’s definitely a release time pattern. The early 2000s and 2010s were the best movie times, and I think lots of people would agree with me. There are still good movies in the making, though. I have been super excited about the newest Paddington movie because the first couple I watched in theaters with my grandma. I’d be interested to hear what you guys rank as your #1 favorite Disney movie. Feel free to email me at mrfranklin@cbc.edu if you’d like to share.
