The Hunchback of Notre Dame |  | Actors: Demi Moore, Tom Hulce
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  185 reviews
Sales Rank: 1464
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISD23315D
ISBN: 0788830120
UPC: 786936160079
EAN: 9780788830129
ASIN: B00005TN8K
Theatrical Release Date: June 21, 1996
Release Date: March 19, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
Product Description
Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic novel, Disney brings the heroic adventures of Quasimodo, the gentle and lonely bell ringer of Notre Dame, to spectacular life. This critically acclaimed Disney masterpiece is an "uplifting, thrilling story with a heart-touching message that emerges from the comedy and song" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times). At the urging of his hilarious gargoyle pals Victor, Hugo, and Laverne, Quaismodo leaves the solitary safety of his tower, venturing out to find his first true friend, the gypsy beauty Esmerelda. The most unlikely of heroes, Quasi fights to save the people and the city he loves and, in turn, helps us to see people for who they are, rather than how they appear. The star-studded voice cast includes Jason Alexander, Tom Hulce, Kevin Kline, and Demi Moore in a magnificent Disney musical from renowned composer Alan Menken.
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 One of the finest modern Disney masterpieces, and deserves to stand alongside all-time classics January 26, 2010
Gregory N. Perkins (Frankfort, KY USA)
I was a staunch skeptic when I first heard The Walt Disney Company would be adapting Victor Hugo's timeless dark classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". I did not believe that the animators could successfully meld Disney's family-oriented legacy to such serious source material. Immediately following the amazing opening number "The Bells of Notre Dame" I was forced to reevaluate my opinion.
This is an awesome film. It is stylish and mature, and does not shy away from meaty spiritual concerns which enrich the storytelling. With the voice talents of Tom Hulce(Amadeus)as Quasimodo, Demi Moore(Ghost)as Esmeralda and Kevin Kline(A Midsummer Night's Dream)as Pheobus, it manages to stay very true to the darkness of Victor Hugo's novel while forgivably sneaking in a happy ending of Disney's own invention. In this production, Quasimodo is so overflowing with goodness that I, for one, did not mind the alteration.
One other song which deserves plaudits is "God Help the Outcasts." Extremely touching in its compassion and admirably fearless in addressing spiritual and religious themes, this is one of the best songs ever put in an animated film.
Also featuring the voices of Jason Alexander("Seinfeld") and the late Mary Wickes("Sister Act"), this is one of the best Disney animated films of the modern era and deserves favorable comparison with the gems of the studio's early years.
 Next to Something Wicked... December 11, 2009
Tony's reviews
Admittedly I never read the book, I was 16 when it came out, I wanted to see it as did my aunt. I didn't hate/love it, my aunt liked it. After doing some research on it, I realize this cartoon was too faithful to the novel, despite the disney ending, something tells me the book is very depressing. This cartoon is one of the darkest movies I've ever seen siding with Something Wicked this Way Comes, by Disney. They rarely dissapoint me with their stories, one of my favorites is Lion King, even now. But this one was just too dark and adult themed for anyone under the age of 10, although these days, kids are ALOT harder to scare then they used to be. Certain movies have creeped me out, and I'm not that easy to scare-the Final Destination films freaked me out, some people found'em funny, I'm not sure why. The music in this film as often happens is very good, and fits the scenes perfectly-even Frollo's Hellfire is good but creepy, Cartoon or not, this one should've been at least PG, because this one is not for little kids.
Really enjoyable! December 2, 2009
Ariella Vaccarino (Los Angeles)
The song from this film, "god Help The Outcasts", is so pretty. (I have taught it to lot of my vocal students). This is a great entertaining story that teaches a great lesson to kids , (and adults) About accepting people for who they are.
 "pass" October 21, 2009
Marie Holden (madison, MS USA)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
Try other disney movies instead or at least GARGOYLES. The gargoyles in this movie are worst than Greg weismens GARGOYLES. They aren't very smart. Instead there annoying, poorly created, dumb, and not as mature as Goliath and his clan. Basically a dumb cartoon movie with dumb cartoon characters in it.
Parents, watch it first October 20, 2009
J. Arellanes (Southern California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A little too suggestive for me but my young son loves it. He's not old enough, yet, to understand what's going on between two of the main characters. An older male character feels lust, not love, for the main female character.
My son likes the relationship between the gargoyles and the Hunchback. There are some funny scenes but I'd be cautious. Parents, watch it first and decide for yourself.
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