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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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2. The Sword in the Stone (1963)

With many mainstream interpretations of the King Arthur legend out there, Disney had its take on the underrated The Sword in the Stone. Like many others, it follows the journey of Arthur (or Wart) who is taken under the wing of the wizard Merlin and seizes his destiny to rule his homeland.

As the last animated film under Walt Disney's watch, his touch is clear on every frame. From the whimsical characters (from the whimsical Merlin to the cooky Madam Mim) to the timeless life lessons, this is a simple animated gem to look back and find its magic fresh.

3. Oliver & Company (1988)

Disney has no shortage of feline heroes, such as Figaro, Simba, and The Aristocats. But a small hero called Oliver is worth deserving the attention, even from non-cat lovers. The orange kitten is basically Oliver Twist from the titular Charles Dickens novel – a homeless runt who tags along with a gang of troublemakers but finds company with a rich family.

Making a pet-centered adaptation of a classic novel is as elementary as Disney can do. But it is all in part to bring another breezy movie with a charming hero, a hummable soundtrack and a simple story about found family.

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