1. Tangled (2010)
We all love the way "Tangled" was crafted. With its wonderful humor and witty characters, this film is one for the ages. The moment, at least for me, that truly takes my breath away is the lighting of the lanterns on Rapunzel's birthday. The way the entire castle and boats start to illuminate is truly breathtaking. This is Disney animation at its best.
Rapunzel: I've been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky. What if it's not everything I dreamed it would be?
Flynn Rider: It will be.
Rapunzel: And what if it is? What do I do then?
Flynn Rider: Well, that's the good part. I guess. You get to go find a new dream.
2. La Luna (2011)
Pixar's short film about a boy who goes sailing with his father and grandfather is one of the most underrated films that Pixar has ever released. Under seven minutes long, "La Luna" manages to delight audiences with its breathtaking use of lights and portrayal of the sky.
With "La Luna," specifically, I knew I wanted to do something with the moon. I loved the idea of coming up with something—my own myth of the moon. I loved so many [other films] like "Grand Day Out," "Wallace and Gromit" —there are so many great little shorts about people going to the moon and finding out whatever, like what it's made of (it's often made of cheese). Then, I put that together with the experience of growing up with my dad and grandfather not getting along too well and feeling a little stuck in the middle of that. I thought that could be a really good core story—a little bit about a boy finding his own way between these two big personalities.— Writer/Director Enrico Casarosa
3. UP (2009)
What is not to love about "Up"? The love story, the hilarious way the characters interact with one another, and the encouragement it gives to the audience to seek adventure is truly inspiring. After watching this film, we all wanted our own flying-house adorned with multi-color balloons.
Russell: A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be it plant or fish or tiny mole!
Carl: That doesn't even rhyme!
Russell: [offended] Yeah, it does.
4. Finding Nemo (2003)
Our hearts broke during the opening scene of "Finding Nemo." Watching Nemo lose his mom at such a young age and then get taken away from his father made us wonder if this film would even have a happy ending. The level of design detail that was used to create such an intricate world under the sea made us love Disney animators even more. And of course, we cannot forget Dory—one of the funniest characters ever created in my opinion.
"No. No, you can't... STOP. Please don't go away. Please? No one's ever stuck with me for so long before. And if you leave... if you leave... I just, I remember things better with you. I do, look. P. Sherman, forty-two... forty-two... I remember it, I do. It's there, I know it is, because when I look at you, I can feel it. And-and I look at you, and I... and I'm home. Please... I don't want that to go away. I don't want to forget."—Dory
5. Wall-E
We can't forget the lonely robot that was left behind in a futuristic world in which he was programmed to pick up the trash all around the planet daily. His love story with Eve is so innocent and sweet that we cannot help but cheer him on as he tries to make the world a better place for the two of them.
Eve: Name?
Wall-E: WALL-E.
Eve: WALL-E? [giggles]
Eve: EVE.
Wall-E: [attempting to pronounce it] Eeee...
Eve: EVE.
Wall-E: Eeeee. .. aah.
Eve: "EVE"! "EVE"!
Wall-E: Eeeee ... va?
[EVE giggles]
