Amazon.com: The misconception about this animated film from Disney was that it was a movie for kids--something Victor Hugo never had in mind. In fact, despite a cute brace of singing gargoyles who are Quasimodo's (Tom Hulce) best friends, this version of Hugo's classic tale is really adult entertainment, with a strong set of songs by Alan Menken. The story remains mostly the same (though tricked out with a happier ending than Hugo's): Quasimodo, the ward of repressive monk Frollo, falls for a gypsy girl named Esmerelda (Demi Moore)--though she loves one of the king's guards (Kevin Kline). But they are all put in jeopardy by the wicked Frollo, whose secret passion for Esmerelda leads him to seek her death. At times too dark and even a shade kinky, something that may scare younger viewers. --Marshall Fine
Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304437766 Format: Animated, Color, NTSC, Dolby, HiFi Sound ISBN: 6304437765 Label: Walt Disney Home Video Languages:SpanishOriginal Language Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video Release Date: March 04, 1997 Running Time: 91 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Home Video Theatrical Release Date: June 21, 1996
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This retelling of the famous Victor Hugo story must have initially been a hard sell to the producers at Disney. I mean, they (the movie makers) had to convince these money men to invest in a full-length animated movie about a horribly deformed man. Not exactly the type of film that is going to draw the kids into the theaters. But whatever the obstacles, they succeeded in getting it financed (and made) and the final product has much to offer.
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