THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1996) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

The scariest thing about Claude Frollo is that guy's like him do exist. The late Tony Jay absolutely nailed it in every way.

In "Hellfire," Tony Jay was convinced he couldn't hit the last high note at the climax. He was told he couldn't drop the octave down, so he got vocal training to hit the note, and he nailed it.

This is unironically my favorite Disney movie. It goes to show that kids can handle material that is a lot more "dark" or "adult" than most people give them credit for. I absolutely ADORE the moment when Quasimodo breaks his chains and the cathedral's bells start to faintly chime. It's like the cathedral itself is angry with what Frollo is doing.

"I'm free! I'm free!" (gets trapped again) "Dang it!" That has been one of my favorite gags in Disney history

In Frolos own twisted way, he thinks he is the good guy. Thats what makes him a compelling villain, especially by Disney standards. Usually the villain is just evil for the sake of being evil

The animators for this movie were given special permission to tour the cathedral. Much of what you see of it in here is a faithful depiction of the real thing.

"Every good family film starts with a vicious murder: 'Bambi', 'The Lion King', 'Saw VII'" - Wade Wilson

The mother died by hitting her head on the stone steps of the church. I love this movie! The music is absolutely beautiful ❤

"What makes a monster and what makes a man?" This is a question we should be asking ourselves before choosing who we put our faith in.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame wasn't as well received as the other Disney Renaissance films at the time but it was probably the peak of Disney's 2D animation. It's caught between being a kids movie with the jokes and songs but also an adult movie with themes. Honestly, I wish Disney had the guts to just make it an adult movie but it's still great.

Fun cameo: In the song "Out There," as the camera zooms away from Quasimodo and into the city street, you'll spot Belle from Beauty and the Beast waking down the street...with her nose "stuck in a book," no less.

It is interesting, during Frollo's song, the robed ghosts that come into the room are saying, "Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa," which is a Catholic liturgical phrase that means, "My fault, my fault, my most grievous fault." They were calling on Frollo to take responsibility for his sin, telling him it was his fault that he was lusting for Esmerelda. But he was so convinced of his own righteousness that he could not look himself truthfully, and kept on trying to say, "It's not my fault! I'm not to blame! It's her fault! She is leading me to sin!" This movie is a lot deeper than we think. It is always those self-righteous men like this who blame everyone else for the evil in the world, but never look inward to see the evil within themselves.

a fun fact that is often overlooked is that during the song Hellfire when the faceless guard comes in with the light behind him and let’s him know Esmeralda escaped. Is suppose to symbolize an angel from God giving him a chance to let Esmeralda go and redeem himself stepping into Heaven’s light, or continue down his path to Hell and embrace its fire.

This is, without a doubt, the finest Disney movie ever made. It's dark and gothic, with a terrifyingly realistic villain and a bevy of sympathetic heroes. The soundtrack is unparalleled, the animation is gorgeous, and the story is unforgettable and epic.

One thing I learned from the stage musical (which is incredible btw) is the gargoyles aren’t actually talking to Quasimodo, he’s been so isolated and alone that he talks to them because he doesn’t have anyone else to talk to. While it is sad that they’re just figments of Quasimodo’s imagination, it helps understand Quasimodo a bit more as they’re literally an extension of Quasimodo’s inner thoughts. The song they sing to build up Quasimodo is just Quasimodo building himself up.

You have to watch "The Rescuers" and the "The Rescuers down under", you will love them both.

I was born in the hospital literally next to Notre Dame so this has been my favorite movie since I was a kid! And even at that age I LOOOOVED the gothic music & latin chants. Now as an adult, I appreciate it even more for it's animation, camera work and DARK themes! An extremely ballsy Disney movie

“Is this a kid’s movie?!” Asked everyone who has ever watched this.

The gargoyle Laverne is voiced by Mary Wickes, who had one of the longest careers in Hollywood history. You might remember her as the housekeeper from "White Christmas" and Mary Lazarus in "Sister Act".

For me God Help the Outcasts is one of my favorite songs from this because of how powerful it's opening lines are particularly "Yes I know I'm just an outcast, I shouldn't speak to you Still I see your face and wonder, were you once an outcast too~" Saying that to the Virgin Mary hits so hard with me for how relatable the line is. Very few pieces of Media depict the ridicule and scorn Marry must have faced when she found out she was pregnant without being bedded by her husband. She faced a significant trial of being outcast from her village, her husband the only one to believe her and stay by her side in her darkest hours. The the song goes onto how we pray for all our hearts desires while some pray for the happiness of others. I love Esmeralda because she learns when to ask for help and learns when to give it as well.