Review of The Black Cauldron (1985) by Cesar C — 24 Aug 2007

Probably the best known disaster Disney has come up with.

This review of The Black Cauldron (1985) was written by Cesar C on 24 Aug 2007.

The Black Cauldron has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 03 Jan 2018

Technically brilliant though short on narrative, The Black Cauldron is a painless, old-fashioned way to take out the kids, and a triumph for…

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By Filipeneto (856) on 22 Aug 2018

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By Jazzmin M (94) on 28 Aug 2016

This film is okay. While I don't hate it, it is flawed. I can understand why it received the reaction it did…

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By Leonard D (636) on 24 Nov 2017

Good animation, but just didn't feel like the Disney film which I grew up with…

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

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By Ross M (648) on 06 Jun 2016

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

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By Scott C (2,765) 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…

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By Spencer P (651) on 14 Jul 2017

It definitely tried to be a big step for Disney into the realm of dark medieval epics, and it may still have aesthetic value for fans of The…

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By Nathan R (476) on 11 Aug 2016

Probably the most surprising film in the Disney arsenal, The Black Cauldron boasts some technical flair with an entertaining plot to match…

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By Clifton D (27) 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…

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