This is a very under appreciated film. It's admittedly early in the Disney lexicon of classics that would litter the later part of the century. The story is simplistic. The humor in this piece generally comes from the three witches; all of whom give this classic its personality and wit. The story is standard fare other than this "hiccup" which is what defines this film as wholesome Disney family entertainment inevitably. The serious tone that the majority of the picture harbors is an odd juxtaposition that doesn't ultimately work in this combination though. The truly defining part of this film is; however, it's animation. The style is this film's true charm. The line work in the illustrations is understated yet dramatically defining. It's wonderful and much like LILO+STITCH (which feels very water-colored to highlight its setting) that would come later; it becomes a defining moment in Disney's ever evolving mastery of art.
Review of Sleeping Beauty
