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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996 91 min United States of America G 6+
★7.7
Drama, Animation, Family
Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
🎭 Based on
«The Hunchback of Notre Dame»
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Description
Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice. His first venture to the outside world finds him Esmeralda, a kind-hearted and fearless Romani woman who openly stands up to Frollo's tyranny.
Budget:
$100M
US Gross:
$100.14M
Worldwide:
$325.3M
Starring
Demi Moore
Actor
Jason Alexander
Actor
Mary Kay Bergman
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Fantasy Film
Razzie Awards 1997
— Worst Blockbuster
Academy Awards 1997
— Best Score for a Comedy or Musical
Golden Globe 1997
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame is widely praised for its technical craftsmanship, particularly its animation and musical score. Opinions are sharply divided, however, regarding its status as an adaptation, with many critics arguing that it sacrifices Victor Hugo's complex source material for a simplified, occasionally jarring, children's format.
| Production | The animation is consistently praised for its professional quality, vibrant color palette, and beautiful rendering of the Notre Dame cathedral. | |
| Acting | The voice acting, specifically the performances of Tom Hulce and Tony Jay, effectively captures the distinct character traits required for the film. | |
| Score | Alan Menken’s musical score is considered excellent and thematically evocative, though reactions to the integration of specific songs are varied. | |
| Adaptation | The film functions well as a standalone children’s narrative teaching empathy, but it is heavily criticized by those seeking a faithful retelling of Hugo’s original tragedy. | |
| Humor | The inclusion of comic-relief sidekicks like the gargoyles and Djali creates a tonal dissonance that conflicts with the film's darker, more mature thematic elements. |