My very favorite animated film of all time is Walt Disney's 1959 gem Sleeping Beauty. Based on Charles Perrault's telling of the tale and heavily influenced by medieval art, it is a visual treat.
Sleeping Beauty showcases some really boss landscapes and backgrounds, created by Eyvind Earle. The moving storybook feel of certain scenes is so unlike any Disney film before, making it stand out even among numerous animated wonders. And the characters themselves are quite beautiful in their construction, even the minions. Special attention should be paid to the character of Maleficent. Not only is the look of her spectacular, but she was given life by Eleanor Audley, whose vocal talents are very formidable, indeed, and make Maleficent completely indelible. In fact, she is, I think, one of the best villains Disney ever produced. And who can forget the epic battle between Philip and Maleficent (in dragon form), with its outstanding special-effects animation?
What it comes down to is this: Sleeping Beauty is a real work of art and deserves to be seen again and again!
Buy through Best Buy for $19.99.
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