Review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) by Andrew M — 07 Apr 2010
Wonderful documentary covering the Disney animation years from 1984-1994 (the re-birth of the brand, from LITTLE MERMAID through LION KING). Full of insider you-were-there interviews, footage and home movies, this film also covers the great infusion of creativity that Howard Ashman brought to the studio when he and writing partner Alan Menken came on board.
It also, quite movingly, chronicles Ashman's last days, and that alone is enough to make this essential viewing for not only the animated film fan, but the musical theatre fan as well. It's one of those documentaries that zooms by, and leaves you wishing it were twice the length, because every tidbit you get is a gem.
Don't miss the gems!
This review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) was written by Andrew M on 07 Apr 2010.
Waking Sleeping Beauty has generally received positive reviews.
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