80%
“Disney's take on the Victor
Hugo classic is dramatically uneven, but its strong visuals, dark themes, and
message of tolerance make for a more-sophisticated-than-average children's
film.”
Rotten Tomatoes
“A whirling, uplifting, thrilling story with a heart-touching message that
emerges from the comedy and song.”
Roger Ebert
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a beautiful and transporting experience — the
best, I think, of Disney’s serious animated features in the multiplex era.”
Entertainment
Weekly
“Victor Hugo's classic novel
gets the Disney treatment and turns out more vibrant and emotion-packed than
anyone might have guessed.”
Tampa Bay Times
“The Hunchback marks a return
to the Gothic stories Walt Disney used to tell in his most vivid early
features, and for the most part it's a welcome one.”
The Seattle Times
