Review of The Black Cauldron (1985) by Bubbles Mcgrumbly-Cynical Optimist — 08 Jul 2008

Sadly, one that didn't live up to the Disney standard.

This review of The Black Cauldron (1985) was written by Bubbles Mcgrumbly-Cynical Optimist on 08 Jul 2008.

The Black Cauldron has generally received mixed reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of The Black Cauldron

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Dylan K (291) on 04 Sep 2018

WORST Disney Animation feature in 1985, Period…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Piussio (6) on 09 Feb 2023

Animazione impeccabile ma con una storia davvero pessima e personaggi poco caratterizzati…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Harry W (1,900) on 31 Jul 2016

Said to be one of the darker films from the Disney filmography, The Black Cauldron sounded like an innovative animated feature…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Aramide O (12) on 18 Apr 2016

There are some good visuals, but the story is just a big fat rip off of 'Lord of the Rings' and, overall, the animation isn't that great…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 13 Apr 2017

It's quite good, though by the impossible standards the film sets for itself it inevitably falls short: the character design is a little smudgy,…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Panchogul (602) on 13 Jun 2021

Con razón fue tan mal recibida en su época, es demasiado oscura y turbia para ser una película de Disney, no me extrañaría que les haya…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Sidya R (10) on 06 Jun 2016

One of the best Disney films I've ever seen and I highly recommend it…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Nicholas D (407) on 11 Nov 2016

A different Disney film, but that is what makes it feel fresh. It is scary, but beautifully animated and has great characters…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Nicolás Alberto P (7) on 02 Feb 2016

Say a classic song: don't forget to remember... YOU!!! in my memory, with a yes, and perfect score…

Read Review

Review of The Black Cauldron (1985)

By Timone (161) on 29 Apr 2019

Legend has it, in the mystic land of Prydain, there is once a king so cruel and so evil, that even the Gods feared him…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

By Gm101 (146) on 14 Sep 2010

I really don't see what's so special about this movie…

Read Review

Review of Cars (2006)

By Jons. (10) on 28 Jun 2006

American Drivel at it's worst ... I think it's one of the only movies where not only myself but my children wanted to leave the cinema…

Read Review

Review of Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

By James1998 (7) on 19 Apr 2013

Not better than the very disappointing orginal…

Read Review

Review of The Simpsons Movie (2007)

By Ianb (14) on 02 Jan 2008

A long tv show not a movie....stupid story....same jokes...nothing new = very dull and lifeless…

Read Review

Review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

By Marc5477 (46) on 21 Jan 2015

Crouching poop is more like it. For sheep who want to belong to the hip crowd and the artsy fartsy folks with below average IQ…

Read Review

Review of Oliver Twist (2005)

By Prudencek. (4) on 23 Sep 2005

Frightening! That was very disturbing. Don't see it! I'm telling you that you'll be sorry…

Read Review

Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

By Trev29 (411) on 17 Nov 2014

This movie did not impress me in the slightest. It is not as if the music is original. This odyssey is horribly incoherent and boring…

Read Review

Review of Planet of the Apes (1968)

By Pat Graham (71) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 08 Mar 2012

Dismal SF deep think that gave birth to an equally dismal string of sequels and TV spin-offs…

Read Review

Review of Toy Story 2 (1999)

By Sodler (5) on 15 Aug 2021

For how much longer. Disney sequels just do not work. Pixar tries harder, but why bother if Disney only cares about the money…

Read Review

Review of Hook (1991)

By Broyax (884) on 12 May 2023

Oh mais putain de bordel, c’est quoi cette merde…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

The Invitation

2022

47%33 Reviews

Deadpool 2

2018

76%1,635 Reviews

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

2014

79%1,167 Reviews

No Hard Feelings

2023

65%90 Reviews

Past Lives

2023

84%62 Reviews

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021

66%228 Reviews

Terrifier 2

2022

65%48 Reviews

Love

2015

54%174 Reviews

Split

2017

71%1,218 Reviews

Parasite

2019

87%251 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

The Black Cauldron

1985

58%655 Reviews

Legally Blonde

2001

66%688 Reviews

Fun

1994

71%30 Reviews

One Direction: This Is Us

2013

59%544 Reviews

Better Watch Out

2017

65%182 Reviews

The Recruit

2003

60%619 Reviews

Before Midnight

2013

82%915 Reviews

Double Dragon

1994

36%236 Reviews

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958

70%66 Reviews

Goya's Ghosts

2006

62%553 Reviews