Why did Tolkien dislike Disney? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

MCRmyGirl4eva · 10-11-2012, 05:56 AM

Disney has some charm to it that I will always love, but personally, I find that they always fall short of the true message of stories for the sake of entertainment. Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and Little Red Riding Hood became a ton of... Wait... I can't say that word here. I mean, come on! Ariel dies in her real story, and the guy marries someone else!

However, when I was little, I loved the movies. I always will, though I can now see the flaws in Disney and Pixar. It's an individual opinion, and Tolkien didn't like it. Well, I guess that's too bad.

It could also have something to do with the fact that Walt Disney started his animation company to help the Germans with war expenses in WWII.

10-11-2012, 05:56 AM	#10
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	Disney has some charm to it that I will always love, but personally, I find that they always fall short of the true message of stories for the sake of entertainment. Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and Little Red Riding Hood became a ton of... Wait... I can't say that word here. I mean, come on! Ariel dies in her real story, and the guy marries someone else! However, when I was little, I loved the movies. I always will, though I can now see the flaws in Disney and Pixar. It's an individual opinion, and Tolkien didn't like it. Well, I guess that's too bad. It could also have something to do with the fact that Walt Disney started his animation company to help the Germans with war expenses in WWII. __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."