Can you feel the love tonight? Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the animated Disney films that show us love is real. Plot points will be discussed, so this is your spoiler warning.
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00:00You sacrificed yourself for me? I love you.
00:05Welcome to MsMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the animated
00:09Disney films that show us love is real. Plot points will be discussed, so this is your spoiler warning.
00:16I wish to stay on Earth with her. I finally know where I belong.
00:20Number 10. The Incredibles. While attempting to blend in as civilians, a family of superheroes
00:28end up coming out of forced hiding to save the world. At first glance, that doesn't sound too relatable.
00:34But you know what is relatable? Working through relationship problems.
00:38Right. First a car, now I gotta pay to fix a table.
00:41A car? What happened to the car?
00:44Here, I'm getting a new plate.
00:46Helen and Bob aren't some picture-perfect couple. Life gets to them, and there's a strain in their marriage.
00:52Reliving the glory days is better than acting like they didn't happen.
00:55Yes, they happened! But this, our family, is what's happening now, Bob! And you are missing this!
01:01Originally, he sets out to do superhero work without telling her or the kids.
01:06But they find their way, because they're meant to be.
01:09As she and the rest of the Incredible clan get entangled in the journey, Bob sees the power of family.
01:15I can't lose you again!
01:19I can't. Not again. I'm not strong enough.
01:24How can you not believe in love after watching that?
01:27Despite its fantastical elements, this story is about valuing your nearest and dearest.
01:33Number 9. Wall-E
01:35It's not easy to be lonely, even if you're a machine.
01:39Over centuries of cleaning up an uninhabited Earth, our titular robot has become sentient and longs for love.
01:55When he meets another bot, Eve, he grows attached to her.
01:59Wall-E's dedication to her is inspiring and teaches us that sometimes it's okay to dive in headfirst when you're drawn to someone.
02:06The process is slower for Eve, but it's also incredibly special.
02:11From trying to send him home from the mothership, to their dance to her distress at the thought of losing him, the slow burn is adorable.
02:19Watching as her feelings flourish could make a hopeless romantic out of even the most robotic human being.
02:41Number 8. Lady and the Tramp
02:44Opposites attract in this musical romance.
02:47After being mistreated by the family member looking after her in her owner's absence, the sheltered lady finds herself on an adventure with a stray named Tramp.
02:55Well, that's what comes of tying yourself down to one family.
02:59Haven't you a family?
03:01One for every day of the week. The point is, none of them have me.
03:05Their backgrounds couldn't be more different, yet whenever she stumbles into trouble, he's there to help.
03:10Even after she sends him away, he saves her owner's kid. That alone has us swooning.
03:15But let's also not forget the super romantic spaghetti dinner.
03:19It inspires all of us to step up our dating game.
03:23By the end, they build a family, as Tramp finds a home in the process.
03:28It's a reassuring reminder that you can find your soulmate in the most unexpected ways, if you just trust your heart.
03:53The Little Mermaid
04:03What are you willing to do for true love?
04:06After becoming enamored with a person, a mermaid who's fascinated with the life on land is turned human by a dangerous sea witch with an agenda.
04:15Her sacrifice is a natural part of relationships, and Ariel's devotion to building her connection with Eric is admirable.
04:22It's hard not to root for them.
04:30Sure, it's an unconventional pairing, and the amount of obstacles they face is wild.
04:35Eric getting bewitched and villain Ursula nearly taking over Atlantica for good definitely weren't part of the plan.
04:42But who said happy endings were easy?
04:44Despite the odds they face, their romance prevails, proving that the best things in life are worth fighting for.
05:03Tangled
05:04After being locked away and lied to for years, Princess Rapunzel finally gets the opportunity to explore the world and learn who she really is, thanks to a thief, Flynn Rider.
05:24They may get off to a rocky start, but their connection grows until it's undeniable.
05:30Lantern scene, anyone?
05:32There's nothing more satisfying than watching bad boy Flynn open up, even sharing his real name with Rapunzel.
05:48If that's not romantic enough, he also goes from being self-serving to sacrificing himself to save her from captivity.
05:55This film is amazing because it shows us how love can change our lives for the better.
06:00Who knows where the pair would have ended up if they hadn't met each other?
06:14There are different kinds of love in Frozen.
06:16Of course there's the romantic kind.
06:18Hans' betrayal is unbelievable, while Kristoff's loyalty to Anna drives home the message that you deserve a partner who values you for who you are.
06:31But perhaps more importantly, there's also the familial kind, which comes through Anna and Elsa's sisterly bond.
06:38The former spends part of the movie trying to find the latter and save the kingdom from staying frozen.
06:44But once Anna's heart is accidentally hit with ice, the quest to save her with an act of true love begins.
06:50And wouldn't you know it, that act happens to be one of sacrifice between sisters.
06:55An act of true love will thaw a frozen heart.
07:00Love will thaw.
07:03Love is about what's on the inside, not the outside.
07:06When an arrogant Prince is turned into a beast, he yearns to break the curse.
07:10I'm just fooling myself with love.
07:12And he does.
07:13He loves Anna.
07:14He's never truly loved her.
07:16And he's never ever truly loved her.
07:18But he does love her.
07:20He loves Anna.
07:21He loves Anna.
07:22He loves Anna.
07:23He loves Anna.
07:24He loves Anna.
07:25He loves Anna.
07:26He loves Anna.
07:27He loves Anna.
07:28He loves Anna.
07:29He loves Anna.
07:30break the curse. Unfortunately for him, the solution is to love, and find someone who
07:41reciprocates those feelings. This wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't extremely closed
07:45off. Thankfully, he slowly warms up through Belle's presence. The book-smart protagonist
08:01still treats him with kindness despite his grisly appearance and behaviour. He, in turn,
08:07ultimately lets her go, knowing she needs to save her father. These two lovebirds convince
08:21us that love is transformative, and that it can enrich your life if you just let it in
08:26without pretense or vanity.
08:42Self-discovery can lead to the best romantic connections. Hercules is a demigod who embarks
08:47on a quest to prove his heroism. In the process, he meets and falls for Megara. She becomes
08:52so important to him that by the end, he chooses her over life as a god. Aww. Meg's backstory
08:59meanwhile pulls at our heartstrings. In order to rescue her now ex, she gave her soul to
09:04the villainous Hades. It would have been romantic if he hadn't dumped her. But fear not, with
09:18Hercules, she learns to love again. She's reluctant to let him in at first – anyone
09:23who's dealt with a breakup can relate to that – but she does it anyway. If she can
09:40do it, and find something so special, so can we.
09:45The Princess and the Frog
09:46Tiana wants nothing more than to have her own restaurant, but the finances aren't
09:50easy to sort out. She thinks she has a solution when she meets Prince-turned-frog Naveen,
09:56but ends up becoming a frog alongside him. It's wild, yes, but what's deeply persuasive
10:12is the way they grow as individuals, while connecting with one another. She learns about
10:16the importance of balance while he matures. In other words, they complement each other
10:21beautifully. By the end, all that matters is that they're together, whether as humans
10:36or amphibians. If their story isn't enough to convince you that love is real and worth
10:40fighting for, the way Rey completely gives himself to Evangeline, a star surely will.
10:55Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honourable mentions.
10:59Aladdin
11:00Opening our eyes to a whole new world of love. The Emperor's New Groove. Pacha, Chicha,
11:13and their kids are family goals.
11:25Robin Hood Robin and Maid Marian were meant to be their
11:29whole lives.
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11:59On the surface, Up is a story about adventure, as the elderly Karl ties countless balloons
12:04to his house in a bid to travel to Paradise Falls. Naturally, shenanigans ensue, but the
12:18reason he's embarking on this journey is to honour his late wife, Ellie. In the film's
12:23opening, we see the pair go from childhood friends to spouses as they build a rich life
12:27as true partners.
12:38We watch big occasions like their wedding, and see them do everyday things like renovating
12:43and reading. Of course, there's also hardship. By the end of the largely wordless segment,
12:48Ellie has passed away. But the love lives on, fueling Karl and tugging at our heartstrings.
13:05It's true, pure, and so sincere, you just know it's real.
13:09Which of these Disney love stories is your favourite? Let us know in the comments.
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