Disney Animated Musical Film Reviews

This blog provides film reviews with ratings. A 5-star rating scale method is used in evaluating the films. Each star represents different labels of criteria fulfilment. One star indicates the most terrible record and five stars indicate the most outstanding record. In giving the ratings to each film that is being reviewed, there are six criteria that affect the final rating. They are the use of music in delivering plot and theme, the use of music for the character development, the music impacts on the plot pacing, the use of music to enhance the storyline, and the film maturity rating. Each criterion is explained below.

• The first criterion the films need to fulfil is using music in delivering plot and theme effectively. The songs presented in the film should match the message that the film wants to deliver. The timing of the song performance should match the scenes in the film, whether the songs are used to show the characterisation of a character, a character’s wish, or conversation between characters.
• The second criterion is the use of music for character development. To fulfil this criterion, the film needs to show a well-presented music and songs alongside the characters’ development of either the main character or supporting characters.
• The next criterion is the music impacts on the plot pacing. The smoothness of the pace affects the film in delivering the storyline. The appropriate use of background music and/or sound effects in the story should be able to set the pace of the film.
• The fourth criterion is the use of music in enhancing the storyline. Instrumental music should be used appropriately in the film. The purpose of the element should be clear, whether it is used to deliver a romantic, chaotic, or melancholic atmosphere. Another purpose is to follow the characters’ movements or expressions.
• The last criterion is the film maturity rating, which means the appropriateness of the film with the intended viewers, who are children. The reviews in this blog focus on Disney animated musical films which are mostly directed to children or younger audiences. Therefore, to fulfil this criterion, the film should be able to be watched by all ages or is a G-rated (General Audiences) film.

Furthermore, below is the breakdown of the stars meaning in rating the films.

• 5 Stars stands for Outstanding. It means the film is exceptional in all aspects and fulfils all criteria for the rating.
• 4 Stars stands for Very Good. It means that the film is well-made and enjoyable, with some strong points.
• 3 Stars stands for Good. It means the film is okay, but does not particularly fit all of the criteria.
• 2 Stars stands for Average. It means the film has significant flaws, but some aspects are still okay.
• 1 Star stands for Poor. It means the film is poorly made and not worth watching.