It’s fair to describe this as a loose take on Victor Hugo's 19th-century reimagining of a 15th-century French story about wickedness, prejudice, dread, and affection. "Quasimodo" is a baby who is taken from his gypsy family in Paris by the villainous Justice Minister "Frollo." Fortunately, the Archdeacon steps in and places him within Notre Dame cathedral, where he matures—mostly facing mockery due to his physical de…

I’ve consistently found Disney’s *The Hunchback of Notre Dame* appealing. What I appreciate most about the movie is its atmosphere; it gets surprisingly dark at times and the animation itself is quite beautiful. There's also a large number of characters to connect with, including Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Frollo, Phoebus, and Clopin. The musical score is exceptionally well done as well. The voice acting across the …