Favourite Animated Nostalgic Delights

Growing up, there were a few animated movies I saw in passing, but they were a huge part of my childhood memories. As I grew older, I sought to rekindle that nostalgic feeling I had when I saw them. Turns out, there are a few aspects and themes I did not pay attention to because I was younger and all. And it’s these revisited themes that make these movies hold a special place in my heart. I thought to share a few of them with you today, and see if you can just recognize them.

1. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

This is another classic I adore. There was usually a passing joke at home where my mom threatened whoever didn’t eat her vegetables or refused to perform their chores that they would become like Quasimodo, and I guess if you remember what Quasimodo looked like, you’d understand why we would clear the veggies on our plate in twenty seconds flat. Quasimodo was a chill guy who had to live in isolation because of his deformed looking face and his hunchback. Then, he fell deeply for Esmeralda, who saved him from Frollo’s evil shenanigans. The war between Frollo, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo’s Captain guard, who revolted against him, constituted the epic storyline that was this movie. I think that Quasimodo was done dirty in this movie, especially in the end. But that’s just my thoughts anyway. I don’t think you’ve lived if you haven’t seen The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It’s a masterpiece on its own!

2. Anastasia (1997)

The most potent flashback of this film for me was of this lady who had amnesia and whose name was Anastasia. For a long time afterwards, Anastasia was the word I used to identify people with amnesia. Anastasia, as a film, was unique to me because it was set in Russia. You know, you do not see many films, let alone animated movies set in Russia on this side of the world. So, the places and especially the names were new and different, so it was easier to stick. The premise of this story, which is about a heiress who lost her relatives after being ambushed by an evil revolutionist, and later had amnesia while trying to escape to safety, is a trope that has been properly explored in modern times, but not quite like Anastasia was with its freshness and everything. Delightful piece!

3. The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Even if you did not grow up in a religious household, you may have no doubt heard about this movie that tells the Biblical story of Moses, who was a Hebrew who managed to survive the Egyptian genocide ordered by Pharaoh. He is welcomed to the household of Pharaoh as a prince, and then there are all the antics with his adoptive brother, Rameses, whose character is pivotal to the story. I think one of the amazing things about this film was the OST produced by Whitney Houston, “When You Believe.” I love that song to no end. And it was just right that I got to experience it firsthand through this cinematic masterpiece. Filled with delight, The Prince of Egypt is more than just a weekend watch!

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Truth is, my delight in these films of old is the deep storylines they possess. Somehow, from Anastasia to Quasimodo’s tale, the intense themes make me realize that the makers did not have children as a primary target audience in their minds. You don’t find stories like these in modern times. True classics! What are your thoughts, and which of these have you seen?

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