[Brinniel]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> if you look at many of the fairy tales that they have brought to the screen you would find out that the originals were very different, and much, much darker.<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I agree with you there. I was horrified when I found out from other people what <I>really</I> happened to the Little Mermaid. <P>I was a huge fan of Disney when I was young. Most of my clothing included pictures of Disney princesses and I dressed up as Jasmine multiple times. But today, I hardly like Disney. The only animated films that remain my favorites are Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Atlantis, and Treasure Planet (which is rather a surprise). Because I babysit, I've seen several Disney sequels. I actually find them rather entertaining because they're so ridiculous.<P>My opinion is that Disney is falling apart. My sister believes the reason why they work with Pixar on movies is because they can't come up with anymore good ones on their own, which is probably true. Though, I've heard rumors that Pixar is leaving Disney... <P>I've also noticed that lately Disney's been doing better at their non-animated films. Look at how many good non-animated Disney films have been made in the past five years: Parent Trap (remake), Princess Diaries, PotC, Freaky Friday, and Holes (though, I'm not sure if that one's Disney).<P>I am thankful Disney never made LOTR a film; animated or not. Their films are aimed towards children and teens. LOTR is meant for teens and adults. The entire plot would've been simplified so that a younger audience could understand. Not to mention, the ending would've been much too happy.