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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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7. Winnie the Pooh (2011)

A. A. Milne’s beloved book series about his stuffed toy bear was already a staple of children’s literature before Disney entered the picture and cemented its legacy. Even with popular movies and TV shows under its name, one gem back in 2011 seemed hidden from the eyes of Disney fans.

Winnie the Pooh currently holds the distinction as the last theatrical hand-drawn animated Disney film, fitting since the film owes much of its charm and storytelling to Disney classics, especially its first Pooh adaptation. With memorable parts like “Everything is Honey” and the Backson, this Pooh film promises fun-filled adventures.

8. Frankenweenie (2012)

Back to Tim Burton, one of the early projects of his illustrious career is the short film Frankenweenie. As a family-friendly homage to Mary Shelley’s iconic creation, it is a short yet sweet surprise. Years after, when his career took off, Burton got to revisit the story in feature-length form.

Much like the short, the movie is shot in black-and-white, made more impressive with its IMAX 3D conversion. But beyond the eye-popping animation and the gothic feel (all the usual Tim Burton tropes), at its heart is an unbreakable bond between the young Victor Frankenstein and his resurrected dog Sparky.

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