A silly video using Victor Hugo Frollo as it’s base. The credits are funny too. By TheTatterdemalion2
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Quasimodo accepted by the people Disney Hunchback of Notre dame
After Frollo dies, the hellish lava goes away and the masses are happy. This is when Quasimodo, the lovable abet not too pretty hero emerges from the darkness and silence of Notre Dame to be greeted with the acceptance of the people. Why is he now welcome? I think for saving Esmeralda and saying “No” to Frollo. It’s not for killing Frollo, Notre Dame and Frollo’s haste took care of that.
Clopin, Frollo Puppet, and Girl Bells of Notre dame reprise Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quaismodo Bells of Notre dame reprise Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
So as Quasimodo is being cheered, Clopin reprises the Bells of Notre Dame. Just in case you’re a complete moron the movie clearly shows the audience who the Monster was, the Frollo puppet. To think this whole time I just thought it was Frollo, Twist ending here; it was the Puppet! The man was Quasimodo, no surprise there.
Clopin Reprise of Bells of Notre Dame Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
If you like Bells of Notre Dame, you’ll like the Reprise. It is sung well by Clopin (as to be expected now from Paul Kandal). It’s a bit repetitive though, not sure how times the word “Bells” is uttered but it’s a lot. The lyrics are also a little strange;
“Whatever their pitch, you
Can Feel the bewitch you
The rich and ritual knell‘
The True Villain, The Puppet Disney Hunchback of Notre dame
Big Marie, The Lead Bell Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
He saying that the Ringing Bells have an effect of people. So was it the bells that made Frollo crazy with lust? I mean it says the Bells bewitch. Quasimodo did ring the bells right before Hellfire, and you only see him doing it once in the movie. So the Bells were the Frollo puppet accomplice. Of course, it all makes sense. The Puppet couldn’t stand that Frollo had all the power, so he harnessed the ancient Deus ex Machina power of the Bells to make Frollo crazy which would led to his death by Notre Dame, of course! I figured you out, movie. This makes the Bells and the Frollo Puppet the heroes and villains. Touché Disney, I didn’t know you were so complicated. Truly this twist rivals M. Night Shyamalan.
Quaismodo Bells of Notre dame reprise Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles - Victor, Hugo and Laverne at the end Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Djali, Esmeralda, and Phoebus Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
On an unrelated note, the song is a good ending, you get a curtain call: Quasimodo is happy to be “out there” “in the sun” with the “ordinary men.” The Gargoyles are happy that the people now love “a guy like” Quasimodo. Esmeralda is happy because Notre Dame (Mary) “helped the outcasts”. Phoebus is happy because his ex boss is dead and he has a hot new girlfriend. Djali and Clopin are happy because the sanction of street performers had lifted with Frollo’s death and now they don‘t have to pay the Busker Tax. The only person who isn’t happy in all this is the Old Heretic, he fell into a sewer and was never to heard from again. They say on quiet nights you can heard an old man saying “Dang it.”
The Old Heretic Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Final Shot Bells of Notre dame reprise Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Beauty and the Beast Ending Shot Stained Glass Disney
Genie page Peel, Final shot Aladdin Disney
Since the film ends with the same song as it began with, it’s only that it ends with a pull away though the sky above the Notre Dame. It’s appropriate yet a little cheesy but it’s better that ending on a stain glass window that show all the main characters, a la Beauty and the Beast or a stupid page peel by the Genie in Aladdin. Though it would be funny to have the Genie pop up in random Disney Movies saying “made you look” at the end.
Next Time – Someday, the Credit song and Delated Song.
A Picture from the demo reel of Someday Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Notre Dame de Paris 2012 Tour
According to General Entertainment Associates there will be a 2012 Tour of Notre Dame de Paris. The Languge will be in English and it has not been re-translated. The original English Translation that Will Jenning wrote will be used. Personally I wish it was re-translated it. Some of the songs are fine but more than a few are not. Some the lyrics are just down right laughable.
The website goes into specific of show’s history but other than it being a year long touring cast, that will be performed in English there is no news on casting, dates, or location. I’ll try to stay informed.
Confirmed Casting –
Matt Laurent as Quasimodo
Robert Marien as Frollo
Myriam Brousseau as the alternate for Esmeralda and Fleur de Lys
Edit- I’m not sure, but I think it maybe regarding the Asian Tour Cast. For More info on Casting Click Here
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Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
After some build up to the The Court Of Miracles
Phoebus and Quasimodo Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin, Phoebus and Quasimodo Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song is Clopin and crew basic telling what the Court of Miracles is, why it’s called that and that their going to die from intruding. This scene is taken from the book when Gringoire (not in the movie but his characterization is merged with Clopin and Phoebus) stumbles into the Court of Miracles). Unlike the book, Phoebus and Quasimodo aren’t married off as means of getting off the hook, (though in a deleted song Phoebus and Esmeralda do get married). Instead Esmeralda spoils Clopin’s fun.
The Blind Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Phoebus and Quasimodo Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song is fun. It shows off Clopin’s personality as he delights in tormenting Quasimodo and Phoebus. The song is split into two parts the introduction to the truth of Court of Miracles; where scum of Paris collect. The Miracles reference to beggars faking ailments, like the lame walking and the blind being able to see. The second part is reason for the Court of Miracles: a safe haven for the nomads. Since the court are not Frollophiles, they seem more than happy to Phoebus, Captain of the Guard and Quasimodo, Frollo’s lackey, hang. This is the part of that is a little more fun as Clopin is tormenting Phoebus and Quasimodo as he about to hang them. He dress like a lawyer and a Judge ( Frollo), he also takes out his puppet clopin, and finally say that they are innocent but they are going to hang anyway.
Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin, Phoebus and Quasimodo Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin and Phoebus Court of Miracles Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The real difference between the two parts is the fist part is in the dark spooky catacombs, where they are piles of bones and members of the Court are dressed like skeletons. This part is dark with a greenish undertone. The second part which is in the safe-haven, has a warm feel, bright lighting and colorful fabrics everywhere. It’s interesting to note that historical the Cour des miracles (Court of Miracles) were the slums of Paris not catacombs. But I guess the slum would have been easy for Frollo to find and it more intriguing as a concept, living in the scary catacombs.
Clopin coplay as Frollo while tormenting Phoebus and Quasimodo Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clopin coplaying as Frollo overruling his puppet Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song is fun and well sung by Paul Kandel. When I was a kid I didn’t really care for it but now it’s in the top tier for me in Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Clopin Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Next time – Bells of Notre Dame Reprise
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Victor, Hugo and Laverne singing A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre dame
After the intensity of Hellfire, the movie gets a little dark. Frollo goes on a tear extorting Gypsies, arresting people, attempting to kill people including Phoebus and burning a good portion of Paris. After these scenes the movie needs some levity, after all this is a children movie. The levity we’re given is A Guy Like You
Hugo A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles and Quasimodo A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
In a Guy like you the gargoyles once again build Quasimodo expectations of Esmeralda being love with him. They tell Quasimodo that since he’s special, she has to be in love with him. What examples does the song give that Quasimodo is special? Well he has “something more”, vague statement song. But the song is mainly focused on his looks. Sure there being positive about it but that’s all they can say about Quasimodo is that he looks special. It’s interesting, the movie’s moral is about looking beyond superficiality but this song really only talks about his looks not how amazing or kind or even talented he is.
Victor, Laverne and Quasimodo playing poker A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles and Quasimodo at the barber shop A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles make an Amadeus reference Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song has some good musicality, it’s sung well (though Jason Alexander can’t seem to pronounce Dieu), and it has some clever lyrics but it’s annoying. It tries to have that certain Disney magic but it just doesn’t. I’m little hard-press to categorize it to the Disney song scheme. I would say it’s a sidekick song but those numbers are usually fun and most of the time a show stopper. A Guy like you stops the movie but not in a good way. After so much drama this just weak levity.
Laverne Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hugo, Victor Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
A Croissant A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Then there is all the anachronism. I dislike the use of anachronism in this movie on the part of the gargoyles. It made sense with the Genie in Aladdin, he’s a supernatural magical entity with cosmic power. With the gargoyles they’re part of the architecture, how can know what poker is, hairspray, Mozart and grand pianos and the like. Here is a list of all the anachronism just from a A Guy like you ( if you know of more let me know, the links are pictures from the song)
Victor and Laverne singing A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre dame
Victor singing A Guy Like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hugo in drag Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
– Modern playing cards, there were cards but not the playing card and the card here look too modern
– Paris as the city of Love (not in 15th century),
– Accordion music is used, it’s basic form for wasn’t created till 1822
– Cigar, Hugo smokes a sausage like cigar and Laverne is smoking cigar at the poker table, your a decade too early for that. Victor and also wear visors.
– Poker wasn’t invented till 1937
– Barber shop is too modern
– Hair spray, 1940s
– Mozart 1756-1791, I get that it’s a reference to Tom Hulce as Mozart in Amadeus.
– Croissant, 19th century
– Grand Piano, well the Piano concept was it until the 17th century
– Laverne wears a Feather Boa, Feather Boa were documented in 1820 but they could have been wore in the 17th century but in the 1480s nope
– Victor wears a bow tie, Bow ties flourished 18th century not in the 15th
Gargoyles A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Gargoyles and Quasimodo A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Seriously Disney thinks they can get alway with anachronisms when a character is magical but they can’t. The fact that you’re seeing less and less of this referential and anachronism humor in their movies means I guess Disney learned it’s lesson but this type of humor wasn’t that funny to begin with. I’m sure the song was meant to be hilarious and/or witty but it’s neither. It’s the most light-heart song but it’s the weakest in the movie.
Next Time – Court of Miracles
Clopin, Phoebus,and Quasimodo Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hellfire is Heaven’s Light’s
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda as a fire demon dancing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hellfire is a villain song, but it’s not just any villain song, it’s “THE” villain song. Many people consider it the best and one of the darkest Disney villain songs. So what makes this song so good and dark?
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda as a fire demon dancing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song starts with Frollo singing to Notre Dame both figuratively and actually ( The building and the Virgin). He claims that he’s purer than the common people and still as pure as he is, he can’t understand his obsession for Esmeralda and why she is invading his mind. For Frollo this lust is not in conflict with ethics or his own deep religious convictions; it’s all about pride and fearing losing control within himself. You can see him visually losing of control: he starts calm and become more and more crazy as the song progresses.
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
For Frollo there are two ways to resolve his problem, either Esmerlada must die or she must be his. Hellfire has a very similar vibe to Frollo in the book. Victor Hugo’s Frollo was very proud of his purity. But much like Disney Frollo Hugo’s Frollo felt that Esmeralda was sent by hell to take him away. Unlike Disney Frollo, Hugo’s Frollo is more of a stalker who is hopelessly seeking out Esmeralda. He doesn’t really want her to die but doesn’t want her to be with anyway else. Disney’s Frollo is more black and white, either she is his or she dies, he only going to ask once. Frollo in Hellfire does have a twinge of gray (which you’ll never seen again), he asks for God to have mercy on both him and Esmeralda. If as he knows he’s wrong but he won’t do anything about it because he too far gone. The Latin chanted “Mea Culpa” (Through my fault) also drives that point too.
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo and an illusion of Esmeralda during Hellfire
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
It’s an odd Disney Villain song as Frollo isn’t revealing in his evilness or what his brilliant evil plans are, he is simply singing out his desperation which ultimately gets worse. Unlike other songs, Frollo is not singing to anyone, usually a villain is rubbing something in the hero’s face, being a demagogue, or exposing their master plan of evil to minions. Frollo is singing to himself. It reminds me of La Monture. In the original staging in Notre Dame de Paris, where Fleur de Lys (Phoebus’ fiancee) is singing about her desperation for Esmeralda to be hanged. In the original staging, she singing to her shadow. In singing alone Frollo’s feelings come off more intense, power, and frantic while he sings to the fireplace while seeing illusions and the becomes engulfed in specters.
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frollo singing Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song is perfectly sung by Tony Jay, he showcases control and then goes intense. The Latin chanting is great mood enhancer. The music is intense and the Hellfire melody makes up a lot of the Hunchback of Notre Dame’s score. The Music was inspired by Mozart’s Requiem Mass which completes the dark presentation of the song.
Frollo at the end Hellfire Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The music, the singing, the lyrics, and visuals with the intensity, insanity, sexuality, and religious overtones create a great piece of moviedom. I wish Disney would explore their darker side more, because when they do it’s better than some of their more saccharine fair. I mean Disney enjoys going dark, it’s part of their history (Night of Bald Mountain). So Disney embrace the darkness more often! Please…
Next Time- A Guy Like you
Victor, Hugo and Laverne singing A Guy like you Disney Hunchback of Notre dame
Quasimodo's figurines from "Heaven's Light"
Frollo and an illusion of Esmeralda during Hellfire
Heaven’s Light and Hellfire
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Heaven’s Light is the second ballad in the film and is Quasimodo’s final song though it is reprise later in the movie. It’s the only romantic song to make into movie. In this song Quasimodo equivalents love to being heavenly. Since Quasimodo believes himself to be hideous, he thinks he not meant for love. However since Esmeralda gave him a peak on the cheek without fear, he calls her an angel and he’s hopeful that she could love him. This hopefulness is gestalt of song.
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
There is lot going on in this song: Quasimodo explains what love is like, he feel he’s not meant for it but then not a beat goes by and he turns his hopeful-o-meter up to max, as he hopes that Esmeralda could love him because she wasn’t afraid of him. The song seems to do a lot. This is because it’s such a short song and that’s it feels kind of ADD. Quasimodo goes from being emo to sappy. Anarkia in Notre Dame de Paris has a similar ADD feel to it.
Victor and Laverne's drawing of Esmeralda Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hugo draws Djali Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The elements of humor in this song by the gargoyles are actually good. It’s relevant and cute to the song. In the song each gargoyle draws a picture. The pictures reflect their personalities, Laverne and Victor draw Esmeralda and Hugo draws Djali. It’s cute relevant humor. I like Victor’s drawing the best.
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
I have to admit that for me this song gets a little lost because it’s the song that comes right before Hellfire, which is for many people is their favorite song in the film and their favorite villain. However listening to the song in isolation, it’s a sweet, well done song that develops Quaismodo’s character as both hopeful and naive.
Quasimodo reprise Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Phoebus and Esmeralda Kiss Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo reprise Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Later when the song is reprised it’s a bittersweet sting to Quaismodo as his heart breaks as he watches Esmeralda and Phoebus kiss.
Quasimodo singing Heaven's Light Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
All in all it’s a good song, not terrible but not not fanatic. It’s one flaw is being next to Hellfire.
Next Time – Hellfire.
Frollo singing Hellfire
So as I was working on my God Help the Outcast I noticed things that didn’t fit into song content so I’m posting them now. (Beware I run off on a bit of a tangent)
Quasimodo listening to Esmeralda singing God Help the Outcast Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo watching to Esmeralda during God Help the Outcast Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
I once agian suspect that the Disney Production team didn’t read the book (well maybe a few did), I say this because in the book Quasimodo is deaf but here in the Disney movie Quasimodo has such a amazing hearing. He can hear a soft ballad in the sanctuary all the way in the bell tower. I don’t think it was necessary to have Quasimodo listening in on Esmeralda. They did it to include Quaismodo since he had not been in the movie for 5 whole minutes. I mean it also worked to get Esmeralda and Quasimodo to reunite and to give them a chance to bond but they couldn’t have thought up another way.
Frollo’s Female Doppelganger singing a line in God Help the Outcast Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Judge Claude Frollo
The Lady who asks for love. Frollo’s twin sister? Could be. Frollo has no back story so he could have a sister. My guess is since they look so much a like and look to be the some age, they’re twins. What else is Frollo hiding in his past? I want back stories, Disney. It’s interesting to learn what pushes a character to doing less than wholesome things. Like;
Ursula Disney The Little Mermaid
Why was Ursula exiled? Many speculate that Ursula is Triton sister but maybe Triton pulled a coup d’état and stole the kingdom from the octopus people. That makes sense but it would make Triton look bad. Really Disney don’t say that Urusala once lived in the palace and was exiled if your not going to into why she was exiled.
Gaston Disney Beauty and the Beast
Why did Gaston like Belle? I mean sure she’s pretty and Gaston is a shallow idiot but she didn’t feed his ego and that’s what he needs. He is governed by outward appearances, but where did this superficiality come from? His upbringing?
Jafar Disney Aladdin
Why was Jafar so stupid? He sent years searching for the Cave of Wonders so he could get the lamp so he get three wishes and the when that plans fails his bird tells him to marry the princess. However, Jafar had military control over the city-state and a mind control ring. My goodness, is Jafar one stupid idiot, it would have taken his less time and energy to pull a coup d’état and I’m sure the people of Agrabah wouldn’t have notice a shift in power. The Sultan seems more interested in toys than his people. My guess is Jafar was drop repeatedly as a baby and that him more than a little dense.
But Frollo had a job, control and perhaps an deep emotional connection with a women who prays for love. I have to wonder if Frollo is so tightly wound and his sister wants love, what was their family dynamic like growing up? Assuming that she is his sister, but she looks too much like Frollo for it be coincidental where as the rest of crowds look generic.
Who do you think that lady in Notre Dame is? Think she could be important or just some extra that looks like Frollo and nothing more? Opinions, Thoughts, Anything!
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Another Round of Find the Differences! There are Nine.
Esmeralda and Frollo Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame Differences
Frollo gropes Esmeralda Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Topsy Turvy
Clopin during the Feast of Fools Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
There is a lot that happens within the course of the song with regards to story telling. The festive starts and Quasimodo gets caught in the swing of it, Quasimodo meets Esmeralda, Esmeralda dances getting the attention of Quasimodo, Phoebus and Frollo, the King of Fools contest starts, and Quasimodo is crown the king. There so much that happens that the song is broken up into four part essentually. These parts are well connected and the last portation with Quasimodo as the King of Fools features a keynote change to denote the ending of the song.
Clopin Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback Notre Dame
Quasimodo Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda's Dance Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
As far as the song is concerned it’s fun. It’s very celbratory, the lyrics are clever and Paul Kandel does well singing it. It’s the only Disney song to use a word meaning prostitutes. The line “Join the bums and theives and strumpets,” a strumpets is an old fashion word for a prostitute or a harlot. Kind of intresting that the only Dinsey song to use a word for prostitute would also feature a pole dance.
Reversal Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo reacting to the craziness Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Topsy Turvy CG Crowd Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The visuals help make this song memorable. There lots of reversals to help keep the momentum going and the fun up. This visually also give Quasimodo something to react to and since he is seeing all this craziness for the first time, Quasimodo acts as the audience in this song. There is a cast of thousand. The crowds were made using CG and at the time were a feat but the crowd in movie hasn’t aged well.
Clopin Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback Notre Dame
The song has several reference that harken back to Victor Hugo’s Novel. First the lyrics mention the date a being January 6, which is the day the Feast of Fools took place on. Of course the movie doesn’t seem to take place in winter, then again it could just be unseasonably warm.
Esmeralda's Dance Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
Another Reference is Clopin referring to Esmeralda as “La Esmeralda”. Esmeralda in the book is very often referenced to with the article “La.”
Shock the Priest Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The last reference and probably the most interesting. Is on the line “shock the priest” Clopin is holding a Frollo puppet. This is a clear reference to Frollo being a priest in the book.
Quasimodo as the King of Fools Topsy Turvy Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The song itself is fine, it big and fun but it’s not my favorite. I would position this song in the middle of the ranking however I can understand why many would like it, it’s a fun song that adds to the movie and alludes to the book very appropriately.
Next Song – God Help the Outcast
Esmeralda singing "God Help the Outcast" Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame