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Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)

"From 1984 to 1994 a perfect storm of people and circumstances changed the face of animation forever."

7.220091h 26mEN
Documentary

Directed by Don Hahn

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

EN

Release

September 5, 2009

Director

Don Hahn

Official Trailer

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Overview

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best...

Cast

Don Hahn

Don Hahn

Self

Roy Edward Disney

Roy Edward Disney

Self

Michael Eisner

Michael Eisner

Self

Jeffrey Katzenberg

Jeffrey Katzenberg

Self

Peter Schneider

Peter Schneider

Self

Rob Minkoff

Rob Minkoff

Self - Pumbaa (voice)

Glen Keane

Glen Keane

Self

Ron Clements

Ron Clements

Self

John Musker

John Musker

Self

Mike Gabriel

Mike Gabriel

Self (voice)

Roger Allers

Roger Allers

Self - Jenny Foxworth / Timon (voice)

David Pruiksma

David Pruiksma

Self (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Waking Sleeping Beauty. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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