Look for the black crow, and you’ll know what I mean.
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Another example of negative stereotyping is seen in the movie Dumbo. Now to be fair, the company has tried to change its opinions of the ladies in the last few years by integrating strong female leads. They often define women as either housekeepers, witches, or evil stepmothers. Nemo has popped up in sever Disney and Pixar films over the years, even appearing in movies released before Finding Nemo was shown to the public.ĭisney has been in hot water on numerous other occasions for their outdated stereotypes that are often seen in many of their older films. For example during the movie Frozen, Rapunzel can be seen in one of the scenes, hand in had with her Prince Charming. They also hide characters from other films in new movies that they release. Many of the movies do have adult innuendos, but these are fairly obvious, and not what we are here to discuss. They have been rumored to have inserted a variety of hidden sexual messages throughout their history. And it doesn't get much more corporate than that.People have been complaining about Disney for as long as the company has been around. But even though "The Lego Movie" is a celebration of creativity and forward-thinking, the entire feature is inspired by the Lego brand. It's possible that no kids movie in the last 10 years stirred up as much talk about subliminal messaging as " The Lego Movie." Fox News hosted a segment on the movie's "anti-business" themes, and others pointed out the resemblance of the movie's villain, President Business, to conservative Mitt Romney. That's a metaphor for the challenges of youth and puberty if we've ever heard one. When their kooky scientist dad accidentally shrinks his kids and their friends with one of his inventions, the youngsters have to use teamwork and their wits to stay alive in a world that's too big for them. The visually innovative 1989 movie, " Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," is a coming-of-age story in more ways than one. It's an incredibly progressive stance for a family movie made in 1964. She goes where the wind takes her and doesn't feel guilty about it for a moment. Mary loves children just fine, but she's not willing to give up her freedom for them. Travers' books, " Mary Poppins" is the original super-nanny and hero for childless women everywhere. " Beauty & The Beast" had might as well be called "Stockholm Syndrome: The Musical." Belle is kept as a prisoner in the Beast's castle only to inevitably fall in love with him and decide to stay forever. Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian even called Elsa's big number and now ubiquitous karaoke song "Let It Go" a "coming-out anthem." Though she has no love interest in the movie, some have interpreted Elsa as Disney's first lesbian princess. It's a depressing allegory of the struggle of having lasting relationships with people who aren't "like" you. In the end though, " The Fox & the Hound" have to go back to their separate, species-appropriate lives. Tod and Copper come from different worlds, but friendship helps them bridge that gap. Think about it: who could possibly be heartless enough to toss a plastic bottle into the ocean after watching Marlin and Dory rescue sweet little Nemo?Ī classic Disney animated movie that should only be watched when you're in need of a good cry actually has a pretty disturbing thesis. The movie's focus on sea life and the Reef's delicate ecosystem can be read as support of the environmental conservationist movement.
In Disney Pixar's underwater charmer, " Finding Nemo," the Great Barrier Reef is home to a colorful cast of aquatic characters. A few have even been criticized for promoting a specific "agenda." Did you catch the subliminal messaging in these seven children's movies? (Also that your Fairy Godmother is on her way - maybe she's stuck in traffic.)īut if you dig a little deeper, some of those same movies also take a sly stance on social and political issues. Many animated and live-action children's movies share the same surface-level themes, like the value of kindness, bravery, and believing in yourself. That's one of the reasons that recent family movies like " Frozen," " Inside Out," and " Big Hero 6" appeal strongly to adult fans too. Just because a movie is made to be appreciated by kids doesn't mean that it can't have a deeper, more subtle meaning too.