Guest Column: Top Ten True Romantic Disney Moments
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No. 8:
The Lion King (1994)
Mufasa and Sirabi at the birth of Simba
This scene is very short, but it definitely reflects true, married love that has had a chance to develop over the years. When Rafiki sprinkles the sand on Baby Simba, making him sneeze, the way Mufasa and Sirabi smile and nudge each other gives you the impression of a couple that had obviously been married for quite a while and are still is deeply in love. This marriage, in these short seconds, is seen as just what it is - an equal partnership based on real feelings and caring.
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No. 7:
Robin Hood (1973)
Robin Hood proposes to Maid Marian
This marriage proposal wasn't in the most romantic of atmospheres (he proposed while he was rescuing her from the chaos of the tournament aftermath) but this proposal (as we learn in the movie) is a long time coming. Robin and Marian knew each other since they were children and therefore have grown up together. In so doing, they know many things about one another. They've seen each other at their best and worst. They saw each others' faults and each others' gifts. They've even been separated for a long period of time but never stopped loving one another. Those facts make this a TRUE romance and a real heartwarming moment.
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No. 6:
The Rescuers (1977)
Miss Bianca's first kiss to Bernard
"He just whet through a red light."
"Oh, I do that all the time, darling. Now come on...stop worrying."
Bianca and
Bernard obviously knew each other before the movie began (see No. 9) but this
was their first case together. Despite Bernard's fear of the No. 13 and flying,
Bianca accepts it and helps to relax him with a small kiss. This
tiny gesture can help let the viewer know that this is a relationship that can
grow and develop. Love is, after all, about accepting the other's faults and
fears and loving that one anyway, which Bianca obviously does. It's also about
taking a chance for the other, which Bernard does!
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No. 5:
The Aristocats (1970)
O' Malley and Dutchess on the roof of the building
This scene is truly touching and romantic, mostly because this relationship did not develop at first sight. The love that is here comes from a shared interest- the care and love that both of these cats show to the kitten., Dutchess, as O' Malley is helping her, can see he is a true, good cat who loves children and risks everything to see that they are safe. O' Malley sees that Dutchess is a good devoted mother who puts the lives of her babies first before anything, which is what he admires about her. This is real love, love not only for each other, but for family as well.