Post by Seto on Jun 6, 2017 1:14:57 GMT
Masterpieces, all of them!
In fact, I think B&TB was far more deserving of the Academy Award as Best Picture than THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
The fact that Beauty and the Beast was nominated at all in 1991, was considered an achievement.
The film was universally loved upon release with its beautiful story, great characters and amazing songs. I think the fact that it was the first animated film in a very long time to be genuinely accessible to adults as well as children really gave it that extra push it needed for an oscar nod.
Should it have beaten Silence of the Lambs?? My short answer is no. Lambs is truly an astonishing achievement in all areas of film making.
As to your other three favourites... I guess there could be a case made for The Lion King and Aladdin being 'masterpieces,' but Pocahontas?? I would go as far as to say that film is quite terrible actually. Complete style over substance, with a paper thin storyline and one dimensional characters to boot.