A Love Letter To Disney And Pixar Animation
Start writing a post
Entertainment

A Love Letter To Disney And Pixar Animation

To the studios who figured out how to bring magic to life.

43
A Love Letter To Disney And Pixar Animation
Digital Arts

Recently, in my British Literature class, while studying Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," we discussed the differences between the word "beautiful" and the word "sublime." "Beautiful" is pretty and majestic and brings about happy feelings. "Sublime" can be beautiful, but it is also awe-inspiring, breathtaking, something that can't be explained or can't quite be understood. You, Disney and Pixar animation, are sublime. Yes, the moving characters and vibrant stories that you bring to life can be considered as "beautiful," but I don't think that can adequately sum up what you've created here. Your work is sublime.

First, I must confess that my love for you won't give justice to the greatness, to the sublimity, that you are. Growing up, I had never seen "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "The Little Mermaid," "Wreck It Ralph," etc. I have never been to Disney World. But the passion of the people around me attest to your greatness. The heartfelt notes of your music drifting from our Drama Club's stage. My family's laughter as we sit around the TV and watch one of your films. The brightness in my friends' eyes when they mention their own trips to Disney World.

You are truly magic.

Overall, Disney is magic, especially Disney and Pixar animation. I was reminded of this fact over the weekend when I went to see "Zootopia" in theaters. As my friend and I lounged back in those leather recliners (It was a nice theater) and ate our theater snacks, something happened up there on that screen, or more importantly within myself. I was thinking. As the bunny chased the fox and the lion gave a speech, I was thinking and analyzing.

Because it was more than just a movie.

It was a movie, but with beautiful animation that created a different world before my very eyes, so believable that sometimes I forgot that it was just some digital workings on a big screen. It was a movie with a heartbreaking story about a dreaming bunny, an outcast fox and families grieving the loss of their missing loved ones. It was a movie with so many references that made me laugh out loud. (Walter and Jesse wearing hazmat suits and making blue stuff underground? That was pretty funny.)

But overall, "Zootopia" was truly a movie made for the times, as many Disney and Pixar films often do. The story dealt with racial inequality, marriage inequality and gender inequality. And the story didn't just make references to this. Disney presented its own solution for the country's problems, provided a theme to resonate in its viewers: We are all different, and the best way to overcome that is to accept one another's differences.

It was inspiring.

So thank you. Disney and Pixar. You have given me "Just keep swimming," and "Hakuna Matata." You have given me a cute little post-apocalyptic robot and a little elephant with really big ears. You have given me smiles and time and time again reminded that there are dreams worth fighting for. And if I reach that dream? Just find another dream.

Thank you.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58814
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37962
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959487
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

195237
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments