The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice. His first venture to the outside world finds him Esmeralda, a kind-hearted and fearless Romani woman who openly stands up to Frollo's tyranny.
Critics Sentiment
Frollo sings about his lustful obsession with Esmeralda
Gargoyles sing to encourage Quasimodo about Esmeralda's feelings
The film peaks with the universally praised 'Hellfire' sequence at 8.7, then drops significantly to 6.2 during the widely criticized 'A Guy Like You' gargoyle number.
Critics consistently praised The Hunchback of Notre Dame for its mature themes, stunning animation, and Tony Jay's menacing Frollo, with the 'Hellfire' sequence standing out as a masterpiece. However, reviewers were divided on the gargoyles and tonal inconsistencies, with many feeling Disney's attempts to lighten the dark material undermined its power. Despite these flaws, most critics recognized it as an ambitious and largely successful animated feature that tackled complex themes rarely seen in family films.
Full cast
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Tom Hulce
Quasimodo (voice)
Demi Moore
Esmeralda (voice)
Kevin Kline
Phoebus (voice)
Tony Jay
Frollo (voice)
Charles Kimbrough
Gargoyle Victor (voice)
Mary Wickes
Gargoyle Laverne (voice)
Jason Alexander
Gargoyle Hugo (voice)
Paul Kandel
Clopin (voice)
Mary Kay Bergman
Quasimodo's Mother (voice)
David Ogden Stiers
Archdeacon (voice)
Gary Trousdale
The Old Heretic (voice)
Corey Burton
Brutish Guard / Additional Voices (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke
Oafish Guard (voice)
Jim Cummings
Guards & Gypsies (voice)
Patrick Pinney
Guards & Gypsies / Additional Voices (voice)
Jane Withers
Additional Laverne Dialogue (voice)
Frank Welker
Baby Bird (voice)
Jack Angel
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
Additional Voices (voice)
Susan Blu
Additional Voices (voice)
Crew
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