Cartoons or animated films are one of the major focuses during childhood and Disney is the master of it. But if you think these are strictly meant for kids, you are walking on the wrong path. Hidden behind all the elements of fairy tales, there is almost always a deeper meaning of talking about some issues. Only when we grow up and re-watch these, do we get the real message.
Here is a list of Disney Pixar Animated films with deeper meanings.
Inside Out
This Oscar-winning film talks about the lead character, Riley’s depression when she moves to San Francisco. We can see the inside of her head, where her five core emotions reside and guide her action. We see how her depression possesses as she tries to impress everyone, and Sadness gains power. The movie encourages its audience to talk about our mental health.
Finding Dory
This movie attempts beautifully, in a fable-ish style, to highlight mental impairment. Dory, a cute little fish, is born in a way where she forgets things. In other words, she faces short term memory loss. She learns along the way how to survive with this condition and talk about her mental health. Backed by supportive parents and friends, Dory teaches us to accept ourselves the way we are.
Brave
Brave, as the name suggests, is how the lead character Merida can be described. The movie encourages young minds to break the age-old social norms while highlighting a beautiful mother-daughter relationship. Though it begins with a tone of conflict, Merida’s mother realises her daughter’s true interests and accepts her being that way.
Toy Story 3
While the Toy Story franchise is about friendship and loyalty, the third part of the series highlights the important social issue of fascism. When Andy donates his toys to a daycare center, Woody and his friends meet a teddy bear named Lotso. We soon find out about his controlling, ruthless nature behind his adorable body.
Tangled
Tangled is inspired by Rapunzel, a classic fairy tale, and is retold in a whole new manner. The movie has its own nuances. It talks about toxic relationships with parents and their emotional as well as physical abuse. Rapunzel’s stepmother does not let her go out by manipulation and uses her magical hair for her own benefits. In the end, Rapunzel breaks away from this, thereby letting us know that it is okay to quit toxic relationships even if they are important.
