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Ten underrated Disney films that remind us they are an animation powerhouse

Beyond the best of the best in animation are hidden gems that Disney fans should check out.

By Ramon Paolo Alfar

CONJURING DAD – In Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voiced by Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) are given a special gift from their late father on Ian’s 16th birthday. But when an accompanying spell meant to magically conjure their dad for one day goes awry, they embark on a quest fraught with some of the most unexpected obstacles. Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae, “Onward” opens in U.S. theaters on March 6, 2020. © 2019 Disney/Pixar. All Rights
CONJURING DAD – In Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voiced by Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) are given a special gift from their late father on Ian’s 16th birthday. But when an accompanying spell meant to magically conjure their dad for one day goes awry, they embark on a quest fraught with some of the most unexpected obstacles. Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae, “Onward” opens in U.S. theaters on March 6, 2020. © 2019 Disney/Pixar. All Rights /
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Throughout history, Disney has been churning out animated classics after animated classics. Some are household names. Few are infamous titles. But others are hidden gems.

These hidden gems may have been overshadowed by other great and popular animated films, Disney or not, but that does not diminish the value of these flicks. They may offer something different outside of Disney norms. Or they may offer something simple yet rewarding in the end.

Either way, these underrated Disney movies remind us that such a colossal powerhouse of animation can still pull off surprises. Fans will just need to check out these ten great underrated Disney-animated films:

1. Make Mine Music (1946)

We start from the humble beginnings of Disney during their World War II era. The output during this time ranges from patriotic propaganda films to Mickey Mouse shorts. But what kept the studio afloat and active were the package films — a compilation of unrelated animated shorts, usually accompanied by music.

Arguably the most underrated of the Disney package films is Make Mine Music. This is despite having several iconic animated segments, like Casey at the Bat, Peter and the Wolf and Two Silhouettes. Plus, beginners in music can learn a thing or two from the musical lessons inserted in-between segments. 

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