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Top 10 Disney movies of all time

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A friend of mine posted a link to this fabulous quiz this morning and it got me thinking; I know far too much about Disney movies.  I scored a perfect 9/9.

In fact, as my husband lamented what is to come of our future movie-going experiences, I secretly rejoiced that I would be able to have an excuse to see a Disney film without sideways glances from other adults…with their children…but c’mon.  Who doesn’t love a good Disney storyline? The impossibly romantic love stories and the heart wrenching back-stories are enough to make me rush to the nearest Redbox location and rent the newest animated film. Here is my review of the top 10 greatest Disney movies of all time.

10. Bambi

There are two reasons that Bambi cracked the top 10:  Thumper and his use of the word “twitterpated.” That should be enough.

9. The Jungle Book

From happy lyrics to jazzy, upbeat rhythms, the music in The Jungle Book secures this classic in my top 10. Any time I hear Baloo sing “Bare Necessities,” I start dancing.  I am pretty sure “I Wann’a Be Like You,” set the standard for beat-boxing.  
8. Beauty and the Beast

I am pretty sure if I saw Beauty and the Beast this low on my top ten list when I was seven I would’ve thrown my Beauty and the Beast tent straight at my face.  As I’ve gotten older, however, I’ve realized there are too many plot holes in this film to make it to the top five.  Still, the film is magical.  I love seeing a book nerd find her way into French royalty…whether by Stockholm Syndrome or not.
7.  The Little Mermaid

Did anyone else want this particular scene to happen to them in real life? Just me? Ok. 
Rebellious princess? Check. Handsome prince? Check.  Unlikely romance developing? Yep.  Sounds like a fool-proof recipe for Disney success.
6. Finding Nemo

I’m pretty sure I’ve watched this movie a hundred times. I have no shame.  Well, maybe a little. 
Still, the ring of fire chant (‘ha who wha he ya ho ho ho’) has settled my son down a number of times. Speaking of which…
5. Cinderella

Cinderella represents all things historically ‘lady-like’ to me.  She is humble, forgiving, kind, gentle, and elegant.  There was no princess who deserved a happy ending more than her.  After all, her only friends for years were mice. Cinderell-ey will forever be solidly in my top five Disney films.
4. Monsters Incorporated

At one point or another, every child has wondered what lurks beneath their bed or inside of their closet.  This film masterfully plays with this particular nighttime fear and flips it on its head.  This particular pixar film has everything: laughter, tears, joy, and suspense. 
3. The Lion King

This is a re-telling of Hamlet in the Jungle.  I think you know why this made my top three.
2. Aladdin


This classic almost made number one for me as I love just about everything about this film.  Robin Williams is brilliant as the Genie and the story closely follows Othello.  While it is a large departure from its original inspiration (Aladdin and the King of Thieves), it remains one of the most entertaining Disney films of all time.
1. Toy Story (1, 2,3)

Ok, Ok…so technically I’m cheating by having three at my #1.  Long before the first film released, I often believed I was a bit too imaginative as I wondered if my toys could talk or walk when I left the room.  When the film released, it played on every single one of my childish fantasies.  You’re lying if you didn’t get a little choked up at the end of Toy Story 3.  Even the least sentimental person had a tough time letting go of the things that were once important to you as a child. The trilogy takes you from your toy-playing heyday to the heart-wrenching moment when you have to say goodbye to your childhood.  This trilogy is perfect in every way. 
What are your top 10 Disney movies?