I love the juxtaposition between Quasimodo and Frollo: Frollo sings “stay in here” Quasi sings “out there” Quasi sings “Heavens Light” Frollo sings “Hellfire” And of course quasi sings tenor and Frollo Baritone
Some facts about this movie: 1) Esmeralda is the second Disney character who prays (the first being Snow White). 2) It is the first Disney movie where the word CURSE is used. 3) It is implied that gargoyles are Quasimodo's imaginary friends, but in the sequel there is another character able to see them come alive
Quasimodo is the only human character to perceive the gargoyles being alive. I have always had the theory that Quasimodo imagines the gargoyles coming to life out of his extreme loneliness.
@@stefannydvorak7919 sorry im being crazy unclear I meant there’s no archdeacon / Frollo distinction so that is the name of the arch deacon but not the Public official and the arch deacon So they are one in the same character and the antagonist rather than 2 different characters to parallel religious virtue and corruption
Frollo and his song Hellfire are considered the greatest Disney villain and villain song. The choir are actually singing in Latin so during Hellfire when Frollo is singing “It’s not my fault” the robed guys are saying the “Through my fault. Through my most grievous fault”. Tom Hulce who plays Quasimodo was Amadeus in the film of the same name. Demi Moore is Esmerelda, Kevin Kline is Phebus. This was turned into in a off broadway musical and was supposed to have gone to Broadway, but Disney didn’t want to pay the choir costs so Frozen went to Broadway instead. During the opening sequence when Frollo looks around at all of the Statues of Notre Dame and it goes to the Virgin Mary’s eyes when the lightning flashes you see her eyes open. During the Out There sequence you can see Belle reading a book, a man with the carpet from Aladdin, and two men carrying Pumbaa. Everyone agrees the Gargoyles and their song is the weakest part of the film. The people who directed this film (Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise) directed Beauty and the Beast and would go on to direct Atlantis the Lost Empire. In the original book everyone died- Quasimodo, Frollo, Phebus, and Esmerelda and Frollo was a priest in the original book. The song writers were Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
Yes!! Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame completely stunned me when I first saw it. I did not realize it would be near that great. I remember being skeptical of the trailer and the idea of Disney adapting the story. I came out of the theater saying that is the best Disney animated movie that has been released in my lifetime.
A nice touch during the song Hellfire is that those robed figures are chanting a Latin phrase that translates to "My fault. My most grievous fault." It's part of the mass, called "Confiteor" or "I confess", which the whole point of is to confess to your sins as a flawed human being and pray for mercy and guidance. It highlights how Frollo's delusion of righteousness and virtue flies completely contrary to the actual points and teachings he tries to hide behind that he continues to defend and deny in the face of those own teachings and lessons being turned against him and it being shouted in his face that he is the one in the wrong. Even his first lines in the song show this off. "Of my virtue I am justly proud" "I'm so much better than the common crowd" That is the textbook definition of pride and vanity as a sin since virtue is the bare minimum a person should do and is not a monumental thing to take such pride and glory in, and he fully displays that vanity while trying to call himself virtuous and ask for salvation without admitting it's all his own fault he's on this path or considering changing his ways to save himself even when he knows what he's doing will send him on the path to damnation.
@@latenightswithsammy oh I want to recommend that you react to Cinderella 3: a twist in time. It is at the very least, alot of fun. Cinderella 2 is more of short stories coming together in one movie.
If you are disappointed Quasimodo doesn't end up with Esmeralda, remember she wasn't his original goal but freedom and being loved in general was and he ended up having it, furthermore he idolized her which, even if it is better than what Frollo felt for her, wasn't treating her like a human either (he called her an angel and perfect) and was mostly motivated emotion-wise because she had been kind, whereas Pheobus treated her like an equal human being. So in the end Quasimodo understands they are better for each other
Only one minor nitpick: it's not so much that Quasi recognized Phoebus would be "better", but more acknowledging Esmeralda is a free agent and respecting her decisions as a human being regardless of how he feels.
When I first saw Quasimodo in the movie, I never saw him as a hideous monster. That scene with the bird totally showed perfectly that there's more personality behind his face.
Yeah as I was watching this, I was struck by how soft and gentle Quasi’s voice and mannerisms are. They really casted the voice actor well and did great animating him to make him so sweet and likable
"All of us rooting for one person to get her"...? She's not a piece of furniture, you know...? No one needs to "get" her or "win" her as if she was some sort of prize or inanimate object. Also, the fact that Quasi was nice to Esmeralda and even saved her doesn't mean she has to develop romantic feelings for him. She was nice to everyone and helped others too, and she didn't seem to be expecting sex in return. I know a tone of men in my life that have been so nice and gentle to me, who have helped me out on so many occasions. Should they all be my boyfriends now? I guess I should have to have 200 husbands or something? The whole concept of 'friendzone' as this terrible thing that some guys talk about is very hurtful and unrealistic I think. Lucky guy the one who'd get a friend as loyal, smart, fun and brave as Esmeralda. :)
I think you'd enjoy watching the two most well-known earlier versions: The 1923 silent starring Lon Chaney, and the 1939 version starring Charles Laughton as Quasimodo and Maureen O'Hara as Esmerelda.
I visited the cathedral a few years ago. Beautiful building with architecture and a great view over Paris. I also read Victor Hugo's original novel. Don't get me wrong, I like both the novel and the movie. Even if the novel has a sad ending, a happy ending from a movie can really lift your spirits up.
@Late Nights with Sammy R.I.P. Tony Jay (1933-2006) Voice Of Judge Frollo from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame an amazing and chilling performance singing Hellfire
If you think this movie is dark, you should read the book. I'm really surprised Disney took on this film adaptation. Fun Fact: For the scene where Judge Frollo sings "Hellfire" and sees Esmeralda dancing in the fire before him, the MPAA insisted that the Disney animators make Esmeralda's clothing more well-defined, as she seemed nude. The song itself is considered one of the darkest songs written for a Disney film, and was nearly cut from the film.
Frollo (I wish): Quasimodo, I can't lie to you. You're not exactly easy on the eyes. Neither am I, but i know when to leave a party before it gets ugly. The first time you step out of this bell tower shouldn't be today, at festival time. I know it looks like a lot of fun from up here, but trust me, it gets old, fast. The whole city gets to do whatever they please, without any consequences. They get drunk, they get stupid, they get violent. I don't want to see you get hurt. Maybe tomorrow, we can open your horizons a bit, but not today, son. Please, not today.
This is probably one of my fave Disney films of all time. Thanks for watching. You should check out the musical. It’s even better. It’s more attuned to the book too.
Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is my favorite Disney movie ever Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is an amazing Disney movie about the music and Disney Animation 🎞🔔🎥📽🎬
In the scene where they threw fruit at him, in the book and most other live action films, and the off Broadway musical, Quasimodo was actually flogged. So it was even worse.
Killing a mother and baby trying to claim sanctuary in a Church might be the most blasphemous thing you can do. Especially while claiming you are doing it for God. But what is so disturbing is how realistic Frollo is. Hellfire gives a lot of insight as to how people like that think in the real world. Finally, the guy playing Frollo has a very good singing voice. Hellfire is my favourite Disney song, even though I despise Frollo
OK, I tried to watch this but it is such a travesty and insult to the original story that I only made it 8 minutes. I know Disney "softens up" some harsh edges in these stories but this is unwatchable for me.
@@latenightswithsammy My favorite is the 1939 version but the 1922 (silent) version is also a gem. Both are much darker and realistic and well worth your time to watch/review.
What would be your A, B, C's for Quasimodo? 🤔
A for aphrodisiac
B for breasts
C for coitus
🤣 - very specifically themed
@@latenightswithsammy so was Frollo lol
I love the juxtaposition between Quasimodo and Frollo:
Frollo sings “stay in here”
Quasi sings “out there”
Quasi sings “Heavens Light”
Frollo sings “Hellfire”
And of course quasi sings tenor and Frollo Baritone
OH MY GOSH! I love how you just compared those two ... BEAUTIFUL! 😆
Some facts about this movie:
1) Esmeralda is the second Disney character who prays (the first being Snow White).
2) It is the first Disney movie where the word CURSE is used.
3) It is implied that gargoyles are Quasimodo's imaginary friends, but in the sequel there is another character able to see them come alive
#2 is very interesting given how early Witches go with Disney films 🤔
I think the word curse was also used in sleeping beauty
Quasimodo is the only human character to perceive the gargoyles being alive. I have always had the theory that Quasimodo imagines the gargoyles coming to life out of his extreme loneliness.
A very believable theory my friend! 🙂
In the book that’s the case, they are imaginary friends
There is also no Frollo in the book, the villain is the arch deacon
@@richardlevy1459 There absolutely is a Frollo in the book.
@@stefannydvorak7919 sorry im being crazy unclear
I meant there’s no archdeacon / Frollo distinction so that is the name of the arch deacon but not the Public official and the arch deacon
So they are one in the same character and the antagonist rather than 2 different characters to parallel religious virtue and corruption
but in the Sequel Quasimodo's love interest Madeline is also able to see them
Frollo and his song Hellfire are considered the greatest Disney villain and villain song. The choir are actually singing in Latin so during Hellfire when Frollo is singing “It’s not my fault” the robed guys are saying the “Through my fault. Through my most grievous fault”.
Tom Hulce who plays Quasimodo was Amadeus in the film of the same name. Demi Moore is Esmerelda, Kevin Kline is Phebus.
This was turned into in a off broadway musical and was supposed to have gone to Broadway, but Disney didn’t want to pay the choir costs so Frozen went to Broadway instead.
During the opening sequence when Frollo looks around at all of the Statues of Notre Dame and it goes to the Virgin Mary’s eyes when the lightning flashes you see her eyes open.
During the Out There sequence you can see Belle reading a book, a man with the carpet from Aladdin, and two men carrying Pumbaa. Everyone agrees the Gargoyles and their song is the weakest part of the film. The people who directed this film (Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise) directed Beauty and the Beast and would go on to direct Atlantis the Lost Empire.
In the original book everyone died- Quasimodo, Frollo, Phebus, and Esmerelda and Frollo was a priest in the original book.
The song writers were Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
SO MUCH GOOD STUFF IN THIS FILM! Thank you always for sharing these awesome facts! 😆
@@latenightswithsammy You’re welcome,
Yes!! Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame completely stunned me when I first saw it. I did not realize it would be near that great. I remember being skeptical of the trailer and the idea of Disney adapting the story. I came out of the theater saying that is the best Disney animated movie that has been released in my lifetime.
WOW ... I could only imagine these EPIC musical scenes on a BIG SCREEN! 😆
Me too.
@@latenightswithsammy so am I.
A nice touch during the song Hellfire is that those robed figures are chanting a Latin phrase that translates to "My fault. My most grievous fault."
It's part of the mass, called "Confiteor" or "I confess", which the whole point of is to confess to your sins as a flawed human being and pray for mercy and guidance.
It highlights how Frollo's delusion of righteousness and virtue flies completely contrary to the actual points and teachings he tries to hide behind that he continues to defend and deny in the face of those own teachings and lessons being turned against him and it being shouted in his face that he is the one in the wrong.
Even his first lines in the song show this off.
"Of my virtue I am justly proud" "I'm so much better than the common crowd"
That is the textbook definition of pride and vanity as a sin since virtue is the bare minimum a person should do and is not a monumental thing to take such pride and glory in, and he fully displays that vanity while trying to call himself virtuous and ask for salvation without admitting it's all his own fault he's on this path or considering changing his ways to save himself even when he knows what he's doing will send him on the path to damnation.
Frollo: He shall smite the wicked and plunge them into the firey pit-
God: I couldn't have said it better myself.
🤣 - YES!
@@latenightswithsammy oh I want to recommend that you react to Cinderella 3: a twist in time. It is at the very least, alot of fun. Cinderella 2 is more of short stories coming together in one movie.
Gotcha! Thank you for that recommendation 😊
25:20 Judge Frollo Holy Hellfire! ❤️🖤💜🔥
If you are disappointed Quasimodo doesn't end up with Esmeralda, remember she wasn't his original goal but freedom and being loved in general was and he ended up having it, furthermore he idolized her which, even if it is better than what Frollo felt for her, wasn't treating her like a human either (he called her an angel and perfect) and was mostly motivated emotion-wise because she had been kind, whereas Pheobus treated her like an equal human being. So in the end Quasimodo understands they are better for each other
Very very good point!
Only one minor nitpick: it's not so much that Quasi recognized Phoebus would be "better", but more acknowledging Esmeralda is a free agent and respecting her decisions as a human being regardless of how he feels.
@@HobGungan oh I agree with you I must have expressed myself badly lol of course Quasi is not a matchmaker
When I first saw Quasimodo in the movie, I never saw him as a hideous monster. That scene with the bird totally showed perfectly that there's more personality behind his face.
YES! I love the lessons and comeback Quasimodo had at the very end ... WHAT AN ARC! 😆
Yeah as I was watching this, I was struck by how soft and gentle Quasi’s voice and mannerisms are. They really casted the voice actor well and did great animating him to make him so sweet and likable
"All of us rooting for one person to get her"...? She's not a piece of furniture, you know...? No one needs to "get" her or "win" her as if she was some sort of prize or inanimate object.
Also, the fact that Quasi was nice to Esmeralda and even saved her doesn't mean she has to develop romantic feelings for him. She was nice to everyone and helped others too, and she didn't seem to be expecting sex in return. I know a tone of men in my life that have been so nice and gentle to me, who have helped me out on so many occasions. Should they all be my boyfriends now? I guess I should have to have 200 husbands or something?
The whole concept of 'friendzone' as this terrible thing that some guys talk about is very hurtful and unrealistic I think.
Lucky guy the one who'd get a friend as loyal, smart, fun and brave as Esmeralda. :)
12:25 Oh My God! How Dark Is This Disney Movie Man!
I think you'd enjoy watching the two most well-known earlier versions: The 1923 silent starring Lon Chaney, and the 1939 version starring Charles Laughton as Quasimodo and Maureen O'Hara as Esmerelda.
Gotta give it a go, it'll be fun 😆
This is my favorite movie in existence!! I’m so glad you finally watched it! YAY!
AWESOME! 😆 YOU HAVE GREAT TASTE! Viva Disney 🎇
I visited the cathedral a few years ago. Beautiful building with architecture and a great view over Paris. I also read Victor Hugo's original novel. Don't get me wrong, I like both the novel and the movie. Even if the novel has a sad ending, a happy ending from a movie can really lift your spirits up.
AGREE! And a very satisfying Arc for Quasimodo 🙂
Judge Claude Frollo is still to this day the darkest & cruelest Disney villain
He's an amazing character ... what a interesting internal conflict 🙂
The Part When Judge Frollo Threw The Archdeacon Down The Stairs That Was Very Mean
23:47 Esmeralda She Spits On Judge Frollo's Face
This is epic
Tony Jay who voiced Frollo was incredible in all his work.
YES & YES! Frollo's musical scenes are AMAZING 😀
@Late Nights with Sammy R.I.P. Tony Jay (1933-2006) Voice Of Judge Frollo from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame an amazing and chilling performance singing Hellfire
MY FAVE! Darkness, beautiful music, epic, and Esmerelda. Animation.
Thanks for this. Not enough people react to this
Yes on all fronts! This film has it all, and I thank y'all for recommending it 🙂
I also really liked Phoebus in the movie, because in the novel he's a depicted as a perverted jerk.
Very good point here 👆 And he saved Quasimodo!
This is my favorite movie of all time 😍
Quasimodo is one of my favorite characters of all time and Out there is my favorite Disney song!!!
You have great taste in movies! 😊
Brought to you by Disney starring Quasimodo. The son of a gypsy family who are murdered by his captor turned "master" Minister Frollo
YES! Awesome plot 🙂
If you think this movie is dark, you should read the book. I'm really surprised Disney took on this film adaptation.
Fun Fact: For the scene where Judge Frollo sings "Hellfire" and sees Esmeralda dancing in the fire before him, the MPAA insisted that the Disney animators make Esmeralda's clothing more well-defined, as she seemed nude. The song itself is considered one of the darkest songs written for a Disney film, and was nearly cut from the film.
THANK GOODNESS THEY KEPT THE SONG ... It is one of the most impressive depictions of internal conflict I've seen on a Disney flick 😆
I agree. "The Bells Of Notre Fame" and "Hellfire" are the two best songs of the movie, hands down.
AGREED!
Among songs, I also appreciate The Court Of Miracles, Topsy-Turvy, and God Help The Outcasts. The entire soundtrack is very well done.
R.I.P. David Ogden Stiers and Tony Jay The Archdeacon and Judge Frollo are now in Heaven 😭😭😢😢😭😭😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
There was a live-action version of this in which Quasimodo was played by Anthony Hopkins
Would love to get to that one day 😄
The 1923 and 1939 versions are also great.
Might check them out in the new year 😄
Quasi looks exactly the same. It's just that people learn to see him for what he is: a good man.
Right on! Great point ☝️
Frollo (I wish): Quasimodo, I can't lie to you. You're not exactly easy on the eyes. Neither am I, but i know when to leave a party before it gets ugly. The first time you step out of this bell tower shouldn't be today, at festival time. I know it looks like a lot of fun from up here, but trust me, it gets old, fast. The whole city gets to do whatever they please, without any consequences. They get drunk, they get stupid, they get violent. I don't want to see you get hurt. Maybe tomorrow, we can open your horizons a bit, but not today, son. Please, not today.
The music is simply epic in this movie. 🤗
AGREED!
Add to that, that the film actually used Catholic Hymns and Sung Prayers. So it gives authenticity.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
YES IT IS! 😆
Captain Phoebes is voiced by Kevin Kline. Esmeralda is voiced by Demi Moore
Brilliant choices!
This is probably one of my fave Disney films of all time. Thanks for watching. You should check out the musical. It’s even better. It’s more attuned to the book too.
Ohhh ... that sounds interesting! Thank you for all your support 😊
You would recognize the voice of Quasimodo as Mozart in the movie, 'Amadeus'
No way! That's awesome! 😆
Tony Jones is a natural bass
Agree!
12:25 Ow! That's Gotta Hurt Ouch
R.I.P. Sir Tony Jay(Judge Claude Frollo).
Yes, indeed!
@@latenightswithsammy R.I.P. David Ogden Stiers and Tony Jay The Archdeacon and Judge Frollo are now in Heaven 😢😢😭😭😢😭😭😭😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢
23:44 Judge Frollo:Choose Me Or The Fire ❤️🖤💜🔥
23:47 - [Spitting] - [Crowd Gasping]
12:25 Ow That's Gotta Hurt
You're one of the only reviewers who *like* the gargoyles.
They're so funny! Love 'em 🙂
23:44 Choose Him Or The Fire Judge Frollo's Ultimatum To Esmeralda ❤️🖤💜🔥
This movie was based on the book written by Victor Hugo
Yup! 🙂
26:52 the joker 🃏
YES! 😆
@@latenightswithsammy because of his yellow 🦷 and eyes 👀 Are the same as Darth Sidious.
I usually Watched Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 1 and 2 in 🇺🇲English and Spanish 🇲🇽
Fantastic!
@@latenightswithsammyYes
Demi Moore She Had Fun Recording With The Lates David Ogden Stiers and Tony Jay
23:44 Choose Him Or The Fire ❤️🖤💜🔥
This movie was made into a Broadway musical
So interested in seeing it 😆
Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Memoriam
Jane Withers
Mary Wickes
Mary Kay Bergman
Charles Kimbrough
David Ogden Stiers and Tony Jay 😭😭😭😢😭😭
Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is my favorite Disney movie ever Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is an amazing Disney movie about the music and Disney Animation 🎞🔔🎥📽🎬
You have GREAT taste in films 😊
@@latenightswithsammy 🇺🇲Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (🇲🇽Disney's El Jorobado De Notre Dame)
@@latenightswithsammy Thank you
@@latenightswithsammy Watch This Movie Again On Disney +
@latenightswithsammy I usually Watched Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 1 and 2 in 🇺🇲English and Spanish 🇲🇽
Demi Moore is married to Bruce Willis in real life
Awesome couple!
HI WILLIE!!!!!!
🧸 WASSUP BUD!
I love Frollo
The rules are the same way at my local musical theater
Awesome!
The movie is really good. Good work on the video.
Yes it is! Thanks for tuning in :)
MY FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIE!!!!
It is absolutely fantastic! 😃
12:25 Esmeralda She Hits Judge Frollo She Hit Him
I was 10 years old in 1996
That's wicked! Did you like it then?
In the scene where they threw fruit at him, in the book and most other live action films, and the off Broadway musical, Quasimodo was actually flogged. So it was even worse.
Ouch! That's just plain mean ... However could humans treat another human with such disgust was horrifying 😔
23:44 Dude What?
This movie was the inspiration for Tangled
Oh, that's awesome! Thank you for sharing this 😃
Can you please show this as a sequel to the hunchback of Norte dame 2?
Yup! Always down for some more Quasimodo 😊
Killing a mother and baby trying to claim sanctuary in a Church might be the most blasphemous thing you can do. Especially while claiming you are doing it for God. But what is so disturbing is how realistic Frollo is. Hellfire gives a lot of insight as to how people like that think in the real world. Finally, the guy playing Frollo has a very good singing voice. Hellfire is my favourite Disney song, even though I despise Frollo
Frollo is voiced by Tony Jones
Very well preformed 😆
@@latenightswithsammy Actually Judge Frollo was Voiced by The Late Tony Jay
26:45 😧😧😧😧[Gasps]
The book was a lot darker
I've heard ... sounds interesting though 😆
You Should Watched This In Spanish too 🇲🇽
Hello
Hello my friend 😊
Is that Tarzan movie this month?
Yup, planning on watching it on the 29th 😁
23:47 Gross She Spits On His Face Sorry You Guys Saw That
Yo, check out Turok Son of Stone and Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal!
Ohh ... Awesome! Will check it out 😉
23:47 Gross She Spits On His Face
OK, I tried to watch this but it is such a travesty and insult to the original story that I only made it 8 minutes. I know Disney "softens up" some harsh edges in these stories but this is unwatchable for me.
I'm sorry to hear that 😓 which is your favourite version?
@@latenightswithsammy My favorite is the 1939 version but the 1922 (silent) version is also a gem. Both are much darker and realistic and well worth your time to watch/review.
I usually Watched Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 1 and 2 in 🇺🇲English and Spanish 🇲🇽
Ohh, didn't know there was a sequel ... interesting!
@latenightswithsammy Yeah Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 1 and 2 is On Disney +
@@latenightswithsammyI Have Both of them On Disney DVD
12:25 Ow That's Gotta Hurt
12:25 Esmeralda She Hits Judge Frollo She Hit Him
23:43 Dude What?
23:47 Gross She Spits On His Face Sorry You Guys Saw That