> > "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was the last Disney animated film that I thought was truly inspired. I liked "Hercules" and "Mulan," but they aren't inspired. They're craft, not art, and as such it's only a matter of time before the formula becomes too stale to stomach. Unless *somebody* in that great big studio finds a way to be creative again. In any case, I suppose the deluge of direct-to-video refuse is unstoppable now.
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As far as "epic" Disney animation (for lack of a better term), i'd probably have to agree. But i find Toy Story to be an incredibly inspired series, initially because it re-popularized some of the coolest toys ever (e.g., army men and Mr. Potato Head) and secondarily because it was a rare case of a sequel's being better than the original.

Penny*even if they did do a direct-to-video released Buzz Lightyear spring-off*stamp