Disney's live-action Mulan remake may have had a rocky road to release day, between various delays and outrages, but the film is now available for streaming on Disney+. However, as with most remakes, reboots, and adaptations, not everything from the original made the cut.
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From symbolic imagery to systemic societal issues, here are some of the things only adults notice in the live-action Mulan.
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From warthogs and meerkats to video game characters, here are the greatest friendships in Disney animated movies.
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There's plenty for children to enjoy in Corpse Bride, but there's also lots of material just for adults. Here are some treasures in Corpse Bride made for grown-up sensibilities only.
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From magical spirits of nature to talking dinosaurs and familiar television characters brought to the big screen, let's take a look back at the best '90s animated movies that didn't come from Disney.
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From lovable monsters to talking toys, these are the greatest friendships in Pixar films.
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We're here with a ranking of every single One Piece movie, to aid you in your Straw Hat appreciation.
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One of the great metaphysical questions of the Toy Story universe has finally been answered, and it turns out we might have all been better off without this particular bit of truth. Not only are the sentient toys of the blockbuster Pixar franchise biologically alive, but they can actually expire.
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John Krasinski is basically everyone's pandemic boyfriend at this point. His Some Good News YouTube series, shot from a makeshift home office, brightened all of our days at the onset of the new normal we find ourselves in, and now his little-known animated movie is storming the Netflix charts.
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Apparently, there was something far more frightening to Dan Stevens about 2017's Beauty and the Beast than the monstrous creature he portrayed in the live-action version of the fable. Was it the singing, the dancing, or the thought of portraying a beloved Disney creation?
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Moana seems like it has a very happy, very Disney ending with heroine's people saved and Moana herself returned home to lead them, but this one fan theory has us reevaluating everything we thought we knew.
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"Chicken Run 2" is on the way. Here's what we know about "Dawn of the Nugget," the long-in-the-works sequel to the animated classic.
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Today, Toy Story is a franchise boasting multiple movies, TV spin-offs, and merchandise galore. We're here to take it back to its essentials with this timeline chronicling the entire Toy Story saga, from the first film in 1995 to 2019's tear-jerking Toy Story 4.
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Minions have a unique look: denim overalls and oversized goggles. But what's even more unique is their language. It sounds like complete gibberish, but if you listen closely, it's much, much more than just nonsense. Let's explain the Minions' language in the Despicable Me films.
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Tim Allen provided the voice of Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear in 1995's Toy Story, the first long-length feature from Pixar. What Easter egg did they slip in?
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The Princess and the Frog is a lively take on a classic fairy tale, but there's plenty for grown-ups to like in this children’s film. From cultural references to mischievously kid-unfriendly material, here are some moments in Disney's The Princess and the Frog that only adults notice.
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At a 2013 screening of Despicable Me 2 sponsored by Variety, directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud revealed the secret design origins of these lovable yellow munchkins the Minions, and how everything that made them so popular almost didn't happen.
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The first Despicable Me film was added to Netflix on April 16, 2020, but watching Despicable Me 2 and 3 is a bit more complicated than queuing it up on your favorite streaming service. We've done the research for you and can give you the lowdown on how you can watch both Despicable Me sequels.
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The Despicable Me films features some super-recognizable voices: Steve Carell, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and more lend their voices to the animated flicks. Fans likely also recognize the voice of Margo, though they may not know exactly where they've heard her before.
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Even though Ratatouille spreads plenty of optimism while telling an extraordinary story, there are plenty of aspects a young audience might miss — and here are things only adults notice in this Pixar favorite.
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Tucked away in the technicolor panels of Coraline and the movie's snappy dialogue are many references that exist for the grown-ups watching with their kids.
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This animated classic was really geared toward the very young, many of whom might not have even realized all the reasons they loved it so much.
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Bob Hoskins' performance as the private detective Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit changed cinema — and his personal life — forever. Here's why Bob Hoskins was never the same after Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
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Just how good is Disney's live-action Mulan? It's no longer as mysterious as the dark side of the Moon — the picture is a hit with critics. Reviewers took to social media to slather praise all over Mulan after its premiere Monday evening, applauding virtually every aspect of the production.
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Just because Big Hero 6 is aimed at a younger audience, that doesn't mean there's not plenty in the film for adults to appreciate, enjoy, and occasionally question. Below, we dig into a few elements of Big Hero 6 that young kids may not even notice but will give adults plenty to think about.
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The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is a treat for all ages. But it’s also filled with strange anachronisms, hidden themes, and plot developments that only adults notice.
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The adult jokes and references in Shrek are so rapid fire that we can’t blame you for missing them, especially if you watched the movies when you were a kid.
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