I love how he ignores the second car movie

All dreamworks movies are about not having to conform to what people expect of you.

I actually saw most of the Pixar films as dealing with ADULT fear, not childhood anxiety. The feeling of being made obsolete without much control about it is somethig that adults face to an even greater extent than kids. Children may fear the rapid changes they get put through by seemingly uncaring adults, but adults really get hit hard by these changes: Economy, Job Loss, changing roles due to age (which are a mixture of biological changes and external societal norms)... To me most of the Pixar films deal with a version of these issues (at least in part). Woody in Toy Story 1 is basically afraid of losing his job, due to a restructuring of his workplace that he cannot control. The small town in Cars is hit heavy by changes in the economy. Carls life changes for the worse (at first) due to him getting older and society moving on without him. These are very real and understandable fears associated with adult life. Pixar to me does not so much address the fears of children, but attempts to prepare them for these things in a way they can understand and cope with.

Well, Pixar's latest film "Coco" kinda follows both a Pixar AND a Disney formula. It's about a boy who is not allowed to play music, but he wants to (Disney), and about the passed family members who wants to be remembered (Pixar).

What I really like about this video is that, where most analysis of Pixar focuses on how it manages to appeal to an adult audience, or how it finds emotional resonance with people of all ages, this focuses squarely on how Pixar hits home for children, the ostensible target audience of their work. Not to say Pixar isn't great for us older folk. Pixar has been, with a few exceptions, awesome for just about anyone who watches. But it's an angle that I feel has been underrepresented, and this video makes a great case for it.

So... Pixar tells the story of Zuko and Disney tells the story of Katara?

While Disney is fantastic of establishing a stable narrative from well know stories, Pixar creates new ones, with such tenderness and intelligence. Yes, I like Disney, but the desert island test? Pixar all the way

The inside out one sounds like grasping at Straws: especially when you consider that Riley is growing out of her childhood. Joy no longer holds the same roll she used to. Bingbong and a lot of childhood memories are becoming obsolete. It's there, but you focused on the control panel

Aren't Disney and Pixar kinda like the saying: Change what you can't accept and accept what you can't change. Accepting something is like changing something within yourself, whereas changing what you can't accept is more like having an external influence. Also all that obsolete talk reminds me of The impermanence of things, one of the three marks of existence in Buddhism.

Disney is the optimist Pixar is the realist Both are necessary in life.

You mention Wreck it Ralph as one of the several Disney movies brought up in this video, and that Disney films genereally do not have the same focus on the theme of characters or things becoming obsolete, but of all the Disney movies mentioned here, that one that features that same theme the most. In Wreck it Ralph, Turbo, the main villain, his entire motivaiton was the fear of becoming obsolete, that's what drove him to escape his own game, and begin taking over other games as a virus in the arcade. Interesting how arguably the best example of this theme (character afraid of becoming obsolete) from Disney has said character being a villain, but in many of the Pixar films, this is the problem facing and often, motivating, the protagonist.

Oh wow, this made me cry. (These movies all make me cry, too, haha.) But those themes you talked about resonate with me immensely. I don't think they're just themes in children's lives, but for all of us throughout our lives. And they're such worthwhile themes to explore over and over again. Terrific analysis!

I think these two messages/themes not only don't contradict each other, but also thrive alongside each other. You're not powerless; there are things you can do to change your world and you should pursue your dreams because they *can* come true. But while you're not powerless you're also not all-powerful, and things are going to change and to happen outside of your control. And maybe not every dream will come true. But you'll still be okay. Because whether you're in a position to change your circumstances or not, a power you *always* have is to make a place, a role for yourself in what does happen. Those two types of stories come together into one message about growing up and, really, life in general.

The protagonist has something. Then loses it. Then wants to get it back. But get something new instead (Pixar)

Ratatouille had a Disney like format

Let's be honest : using Wall-E's soundtrack is the best idea in the world. It's such a masterpiece of a creation, perfectly completing the wholeness of Wall-E.

this is really solid man

Your Insideout argument was very weak. I think referencing obsolete memories would’ve made more sense. Thats the entire subplot of the imaginary friend.

Wait, you mean Up is longer than 15 minutes? I just assumed those were closing credits I was sobbing over uncontrollably for the next several hours.

This is an exceptionally good theory. While I've seen many theories about how Pixar creates meaning in its films, I very rarely see it connected to the oft-forgotten underlying purpose: that Pixar is in essence making films for children. It certainly reshapes my understanding of the Pixar ouvear. I wonder if this dealing with obsolescence has any connection with Pixar as a company, perhaps as a bunch of guys using a new style of animation that no one could be sure would remain a force in movie making or was just a fad that would quickly become obsolete? Either way, nice job!

I watched this video essay shortly before giving Ratatouille a rewatch after a number of years and being able to develop a finer appreciation for the film (not to mention Brad Byrd's phenomenal work, as per usual.) My big thought while watching the film was, "Well this is Pixar, and it could be one of the few films where the character is looking for change rather than a force adjustment to it." But after thinking about it, I realized that every character within the film is the representation of Pixar's obsession, disregarding the main character. The main chef is fearful his position will be compromised, Linguini goes through so many hyperbolic scenarios to ensure his life remains constant and he is not put into uncomfortable situations, and almost every character has this same theme. An important aspect I've always appreciated about Pixar is their focus on side characters and those minor details. Obsolescence doesn't have to be the main story line, but Pixar will ensure it's utilized just about everywhere else. And it really is something to give props too, their attention to detail is and always has been impeccable.

I've always noticed how content and better I've felt with my life after watching a Pixar movie

You could argue that Ralph in Wreck-it Ralph ends the movie happy in the role he was given instead of somwhere new. It's just that the people around him have learned to apreciate his role and he learns to accept himself and not pretend to be something he isn't. Just a thought.

I think the depiction of Sadness speaks to this theme greater than the panel, the idea that it is seen as a useless emotion by Joy until the end

*Mother:* That's all the sweets you're getting for the night! *Disney Princess:* I WANT MOOOOOOOOORRRRRREEEEE!!!!

Very insightful! You make some great points, and I admire your ability to see the big picture. We need more thoughtful commentary about animated storytelling here on KZfaq - I would love to collaborate with you sometime!

inside out also has bingbong! who totally becomes obsolete in riley's life after she grows up a bit

I think the values and differences with these two ways of story telling is what makes movies where Disney and Pixar work together really shine. For a recent example, look at Coco- Miguel wants more. He wants to be a musician, and at the end, he gets that, though it also comes with the message of the importance of family, as the movie is incredibly focused on loved ones becoming forgotten, or obsolete. The way that these two themes work together is truly beautiful, with the main character understanding things in a new way that maybe isn't what they wanted in the beginning, but also being able to achieve their dreams.

I don't think you should compare Cinderella to Moana or Little Mermaid. Cinderella's story can be very powerful for those that had experience abuse and how they got themselves freed with hope and hard work. Another good thing about Cinderella is that her kindness does pay off when she selflessly helps others in need. They are very different companies with different approaches but they are both needed in order to keep that child within you alive for adulthood. Disney letting your imagination inspire you. Pixar understand that everything has a meaning in life both bad and good. But I like how you summed up your thoughts at the end of the video. So well done.

While I find Disney and Pixar's storytelling methods to be equally good, Pixar films will most likely leave a bigger impact on children, as well as adults, because the fear of being obsolete and irrelevant is more universal and adds realism to their films, even ones that involve anthropomorphic cars, as well as the understanding that not all changes are evil, and sometimes there are things in life you can't control. It doesn't pander or talk down to an audience, not to say Disney does, but some of their films do display elements of retconning for that old happy ending. Then again, Disney has been around a lot longer than Pixar, so there's obviously going to be some dud movies.

Pretty decent video man. Keep up the good work.

This makes me think of how obvious it is that Brave (Pixar) and Wreck it Ralph (Disney) were conceived at one studio and developed at the other. in both films you can see influences of these two mentalities, a character wanting more in life but having to learn the hard way that what they were looking for is not what they truly needed. There is also a strong theme of obsolecence in Wreck it Ralph

I really agree with you. People often critisize Disney for only telling fairy tales, but there is nothing wrong with being a fairy tale, a dream like thing. Walt Disney wanted remind adults their childhood innoncence. He even says "When our child like innocence dies, we become evil." I love both studios. Being fun is a reason to exist for a product. Bringing people happines, reminding their childhood is a reason to exist. A theme doesen't make a movie good or bad. Disney and Pixar is different but both of them are good in their ways. But everything aside, Pixar should start making original movies again.

Very interesting observation. I'm just realizing this actually explains something I've noticed a while ago regarding Disney and Pixar. I've long come to see Toy Story as a redemption story for Snow White's antagonist. They both have similar premises of a character in a position of prime learning that a new face on the scene stands to usurp them, to which they attempt to hijack this newcomer from taking their place and making them obsolete. The main difference is that Snow White focuses on the younger, wide-eyed character, and lets the audience experience coming into their own with this character, while Toy Story focuses on the the original top-dog, and lets the audience experience the feeling of being threatened with this character (followed by a redemption arc, of course, because American G movies tend not to do tragedy). This totally exhibits all the nuances in theme you just described. Interesting that you made sense of it. Strangely enough, I actually recall a video which argues nearly the opposite of what you said - it claimed that Disney, particularly before its CGI movies, was against change and progress, whereas CGI films like Pixar supported them. It cited trends such as 2D-animated Disney movies often having a happy ending where things return to how they were before (such as the monarchies of Triton, the Sultan of Agrabah, and Mufasa being returned from the hands of a deviant usurper), whereas CGI movies such as Pixar movies more likely have a happy ending where things change and move on (see laughs replacing screams in Monsters Inc., for instance). I guess Disney does have a shade of bourgeois-ness which is a tad strange odd considering Disney's existence as an all-American company which one would expect to be totally for progress and growth. I guess one could, to borrow an apt phrase from Jack Saint, call Disney's canon White Roses with varying degrees of Red Paint. Though, that might be a bit of a questionable dismissal considering the obvious pro-progression trends you've demonstrated. And really, this makes me wonder if A Bug's Life is the un-favourite for a lot of Pixar fans because it goes against this theme - it centres around an innovative protagonist who wishes to expand his role in life, and proceeds to do so. I guess that makes a lot of people see it as just a product of Pixar's early floundering to truly find its footing and take root into its proper niche, but its divergence is actually probably what makes me like it - most of the other Pixar movies of its time starred big, beefy heroes who versed wily gadgeteers threatening to push them into obsolesence with their tech. A Bug's Life's doing the opposite balanced Pixar's early canon out in a way I found nice. Plus, it's a bit nice to have a break from themes of helplessness, which could borderline on depressing if thought of too deeply - really, it's a bit ironic that one of A Bug's Life's most outstanding motifs was imagining a pebble as a seed; by the end of that story, all the protagonists proved themselves to be genuine seeds full of potential for growth which they exhibited throughout the story. Dot was able to spread her wings and fly, while Buzz was never so lucky. That's another theme of Pixar I'd love to hear you expand on - it's always made me kind of curious that I found Monsters' University to be much more frustrating, unsatisfying and borderline depressing than Toy Story, despite Buzz and Mike both ending up similarly learning they are incapable of achieving their goals. Maybe that's not how you see it, and maybe it's just a product of my age making me more critical of the newer movies, but it is something that would be interesting to ponder.

But in Coco, at the beginning he has a history but doesn’t like it, wants to change, like a Disney character, but then realizes that that might not be best for him, and he goes back to where he was at the start, but different, and even changes his family’s attitude a bit

I just figured a funny coincidence/sychronicity with my life: When Disney had their Golden Renaissance with Princess movies in the early 90s I was a little kid (I was born when Arielle came out). Times changed and drawn animation became obsolete and the internet became a thing for everyone and this is when Pixar started their animated movies about getting older, becoming obsolete etc and this is when I just became a teenager.

Really nice job with this essay! There is definitely a wistfulness that exists in a lot of Pixar's work and this is a good rundown on why. Always felt like Toy Story 3 was kinda the linchpin of their obsession/examination of the obsolete, being a culmination of the first two films, as well as the two films that immediately preceded it (WALL-E and Up). I feel like the post-Toy Story 3 movies leaned a little less on this angle. Anyway, great video. Kudos!

I wonder, on kind of a meta level, how much this fixation on obsoletism started with the fact that Pixar made hand-drawn animation obsolete. Many of the people working on these movies loved that medium, had worked in it, and didn't intend for computer animation to become the only one that major studios used. But that happened, and it happened because of their early successes. That will always be part of Pixar's legacy and it seems likily that that fact fed into the focus on the obsolete just as much as being a counterpoint to Disney's themes did

Thank you for making this video! I loved Pixar movies a lot more than Disney movies, but I was never able to understand why until I watched this, because I'm the type who relishes smelling the roses or holding onto nostalgic relics than constantly craving for change and adventures

In some ways, this idea reminds me of the novelist Anne Tyler. Her most well-known book (which was adapted into a wonderful movie) was "The Accidental Tourist," which is (like all her books) about characters trapped into a single way of living, a single way of thinking, and a single way of doing things until something disruptive (usually a love interest, but not always) happens and makes them shift slightly. Her books are much more subtle in their shifts than Pixar characters, but she writes for a different audience. Great video!

Love your videos, man. I’ve been rewatching them because I love your analysis. Keep making more!

3:45 OHHHHHH that's why Pixar tickles our nostalgia... because its made to be nostalgic to anyone. the adults look back on their childhoods watching this, and the children get little hints of the past that stick with them as they come up from time to time.

Been on a binge recently with your videos. Very articulate and good analysis! Keep it up!

God damn I love this video. I love the polarity it shows between both animation studios. In a way it's like a comparison between a realist and an optimist. I think this is one of your best yet. Keep it up!

About 4:11-5:11> That's because the "I want" song is part of the standard formula for musicals. As of 2017 Pixar had never done a full-blown musical. I understand the point you're trying to make but comparing musicals to dramas undermines the rest of your thesis. It's sort of like complaining about a car that doesn't have sails. Dramas and musical typically deal with paradigm shifts in different ways. Rather than finding something new and better for new and better's sake, dramas revolve around some crisis breaking the world and the "hero" having to discover a way to put it back together. If not the way it was, then at least in some kind of livable "new normal". One of the main reasons why Pixar has stayed out of musicals is fear of treading on the domain of "Mickey the All-Consuming" and provoking The Great Shai Hulud of All Mass Media into jumping genres. I'd be really interested in your take on how to make effective dramas about desire and effective musicals about loss. There's probably a good reason why you almost never see any of either. But _Breaking Bad_ sure made bank!

I’ve always though Disney was for a younger child and Pixar was for an older child. When we’re younger children we want wish fulfillment, when we’re older children we want wish reassurance.

I think another way to look at the core differences is through the lens of the hero's journey. In a Disney film, there isn't really a refusal of the call. The characters want adventure from the beginning, like you said they want "more". The transformation is usually an external one like with Aladdin moving up in the social hierarchy. In Pixar the drama is the refusal of the call and characters are unwillingly in their situation. The transformation is also usually internal; at the end of Toy Story, Buzz is still there, but Woody is no longer threatened.

Wow. Now that you lay it all out like that I'm surprised I never noticed it. It really hit me when you did the comparison with Disney. Really great video that helps explain why I've connected so much with all the Pixar movies I've watched as a child and as an adult.

And I went that whole video without crying! and you just HAD to go and stick 20 seconds of the Up opening! But seriously I did cry. I find it interesting how much I love Pixar films and yet the fears I express are these very fears, before Toy Story was released into theaters, I was a child that didn't want to grow up. Now as an adult I find a lot of comfort in the endings, that ever present reminder that things will change, but that's ok. I just never put that into perspective. I think it's even more pronounced in the Good Dinosaur, and in Coco.

That's some really interesting content you are putting out, subscribed to see where you are going! I greatly enjoy your analytical style and narration.

So, this is my third comment under one of your videos, and I know I’ve already expressed how great I think your work is, but I have to say it, again - this is really good work, dude! You really are so insightful. Each one of your videos has enabled me to see old products in a totally new way. That’s an amazing skill you have! You deserve way more subscribers. This really is one of the best KZfaq channels I’ve come across. I mean, I only discovered you yesterday, and I’ve already subscribed, and liked/watched half a dozen of your videos! The interesting thing is that I’m often not particularly interested in the specific topic that you’re discussing, but you analyse each topic in such an interesting and creative way, that you manage to hold my undivided attention throughout the video...and now I’m thinking about these products in a totally new light (I still don’t want to see Cars 3 though, lol). Thanks for all the work you’ve put into this. I’d honestly be interested to hear you talk about any subject. EDIT: Just had a thought after I posted this...can you think of any movies that are an amalgamation of the Disney and Pixar models? Like, a middle ground? And if not, what would that kind of movie look like?

this is a really incredible analysis, I've watched a lot and never thought of it this way- thanks a ton!

Fantastic essay! Very profound, made me view these movies in a completely new way. Thanks!

Wow. Really great breakdown of Disney and Pixar story philosophy. You definitely touched on it, but there's a meta narrative in there as well, such as how hard John Lasseter worked to bring forth 3D at Disney. As he saw the future in it. Even Brave Little Toaster, which he worked on, made heavy use of the 'going obsolete' theme. Also the idea that Disney never stops growing and getting more for itself is kinda interesting to think about. There studio cultures are also similar from my understanding.

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on KZfaq. Excellent insights into both story structures.

Excellent observations and video! I’ve never heard anyone make these points before but I think you’re absolutely spot on!

Joel, this was an amazing video. I love these types of videos that look in depth when talking about movies and movie studios. You made a very valid argument and made me notice Pixar's similar plots along with Disney's. I look forward to watching more videos like this in the future. Good work 😀

Wow! Fantastic video! It was incredibly insightful and very well explained, and not something I’ve seen ascribed to Pixar before. Keep it up!

Nah. Pixar is about epiphanies. Disney's more about discoveries. One external, the other internal. Disney's premise is essentially childlike, Pixar is more pragmatic & thus appeals to adults too who have had to learn to change too.

so glad your editing and presentation got better

I'm so glad my parent's played my brother and I more Pixar than Disney growing up.

Toy story 4 came out this year and it fits nicely in this theme

Thank you for your review. I am currently trying to do a research about how media shaped the ideal "childhood", how they "positioned" the children. Specifically in a children magazine in my country. Your video gave me inspiration. Thanks!

I really like how you said that Disney and Pixar are two sides of the same coin; those were my feelings as well. Where Disney represents the optimist in us--the one who wants to be famous, or to see the world, or to simply do things we consider extraordinary--Pixar represents the realist in us that keeps everything grounded in reality. Pixar seems like it's obsessed with becoming obsolete because they try to stick to a very grounded, true to life approach to their stories. The characters always deal with the fear of obsolescence because everyone does. The world is constantly shifting around us, and as we grow we are also changing, whether we want to or not. Cities change. People change. Fads come and go. Societal norms ebb and flow from one extreme to the other. Things that we thought we knew so well can be ripped out from underneath us if we allow ourselves to stagnate. It's imperative that we constantly strive to learn and relearn everything we think we know, because the world will continue to change with or without us.

You pronounce "Ariel" weirdly. Haha good video, bro!!

Wreck It Ralph is like related to Pixar because Ralph what's to become the good guy but realizes that if he does that then the whole system he's in gets unplugged. So in the end he learns to like being the bad guy because he what to do that for the whole game. So he wasn't afraid of that change that he felt in the end.

You make some of the best content I've seen in a while. Subscribed.

Very insightful! I really enjoyed watching this and you make some really great observations. I do think Bing Bong is a better example of obsolescence in Inside Out than the control panel, however.

I think a better example in Inside Out was that it was Sadness' journey to find her own purpose in a group that think she's not just useless, but her presence harmful.

Incredible video! You need more recognition.

This was a really in-depth video essay that changed the way I view Pixar, great work!

I love these video essays. They're very smart and well thought out.

i'm glad u added those last 2 minutes to ur video talking about disney and Pixar; 2 sides of the same coin. good video :)

This was a wonderful video with a really interesting insight. Thank you!

I LOVE this short video essay! I never really considered this but you're right, it does seem obvious when put into words. And cuz I'm a Coco fan, and that film came out after this review did, I gotta try to apply this video to Coco. The theme of obsolescence is there, but not for the main character. You could analyze the film from that perspective (especially considering Héctor as a main character, who is literally getting destroyed due to his apparent obsolescence) but it wasn't explicitly explored in the narrative the same way the other films you cited here were. But that doesn't mean these ideas don't apply. The main character, Miguel, starts out the movie SEEMING like a Disney protagonist. He doesn't get the classic Disney "I want" song but the first act of the film hits the same beats. He wants to break away from tradition, to be a musician (hey, that rhymes; maybe I could be a musician too), to escape the unfair and constricting rules of his family to the point that he runs away--very much like Ariel, honestly. But while the Little Mermaid unapologetically embraces Ariel's actions as good, Miguel spends the rest of his movie being cursed for those same actions. He learns an appreciation for his elders and for his family's tradition, but he also questions the history he was taught. By the third act, Miguel's goal is not to leave home, nor to go back to the good ol' days, but to find a happy medium where he doesn't have to "choose sides" as he puts it. Maybe that ties in with what you said about finding a new role, since that ultimately is the point of Miguel's character development. And he does wind up appreciating and resurrecting something once thought obsolete (music, in the context of his family; Héctor's writing legacy, in a broader sense).

This theme was one the reasons The Brave Little Toaster really stuck with me as a kid. You're right about how it sets up character development early and creates a sympathetic scenario for the audience. I'd also like to point out that we're living in a time where technology and trends are changing so rapidly that irrelevance and becoming obsolete are a frequent aspect of daily life. While that's always been true for people, I feel like the process is accelerating and has been since WWII with the advent of various modern technologies and globalism. The material possession/technological stability (and to a lesser extent, sociocultural stability) people experienced until about a hundred years ago is absent now. Disney is/was mostly tapping into stories penned in age where things didn't become obsolete so rapidly. We can no longer inherent tools created by our grandparents and use them with pride--we can barely use objects we bought last decade or 5 years ago outside of nostalgia or novelty. Plus--not only was Pixar created in a time of shifting technology and cultural customs, it was the first 3D animation studio (to my knowledge) and their very inception essentially made an entire art form, traditional animation, obsolete. It seems appropriate that these studios would make use of their respective themes.

wow i never thought about it that way! You're observation is amazing!

"basic childhood fears" Haha, yeah, good thing I outgrew those exact fears, right? *Right?*

It's interesting that this article came out before Coco was released. I've seen that film about 6 times now, and I think there's an interesting point to be made about Disney protagonists vs Pixar protagonists. The character of Miguel fits the archetype of a Disney protagonist. He is a young boy in a life he doesn't want to have, who dreams of something else. Meanwhile, Hector is the character who is fearful of becoming obsolete, as he is literally a dead man who is being forgotten. By putting these two characters together, we get to see how these two ideologies clash, and how both of them must work together to achieve their goals.

That's absolutely right! Each one starts with a brief intro saying "everything has been one way until today", it's usually about someone average (like us),& they must learn. We learn with the characters & many of them relate to us by having real problems. In my opinion, Pixar teaches good life lessons through presenting these things& it's just beautiful.

Dude, I love your videos! keep up the awesome work

I just love your assessment and insights in this video, sincerely thank you, I really learned from it. I think your insights are essential for aspiring writers.

This is one of the best video essays I've seen in a while.

Disney has developed though. It used to be about people wanting something and then getting it (Snow White: her prince, Pinocchio: be a real boy etc.), now it' more about wanting something and then finding something different and unexpected. Quasimodo wants to spend one day "out there" and gets free of his tower for good, Elsa wants to suppress her powers but learns she can control them, Rapunzel wants to leave her tower and finds her family...

This was really well done and analyzed. Great job.

This is one of the best video essays I have seen on KZfaq. Thanks.

Dang. I haven’t realized that Disney animation is obsessed with their characters wanting more. Good observation.

I think I need to do a Pixar marathon now. Thank you for making this video, it really touched me :)

Really insightful. Exceptionally well said.

This was lovely to watch. Thank you.

Great video - keep up the good work.

I like Pixar movies more since Disney movies seem somewhat monotonous. Pixar makes its movies in a very wide spectrum and albeit in a relatively same format, they still make great movies Like UP, Wall-E, Cars, and more. I guess the base of why I love their movies is because I can relate to them, and I think a whole lot of other people can too, and that's what makes them so powerful.

That was very insightful :)

Wow! That was so insightful and well articulated.

Your Disney/Pixar paradigm feels accurate to the goals a character starts with, but as Pixar's films challenge that paradigm, so do Disney's. Most Disney characters enter the movie seeking a world of seemingly infinite possibility and opportunity, but eventually shape their life into a specific role. This often comes in the form of rejecting the initial form of societal order only to accept it again, or move onto a new social order, once they understand their adult role. This posits that there is a role that suits a person, and that role will bring eternal happiness. Pixar movies, on the other hand, posit that the world will change, and that no role will make a person happy forever. The upshot is there is infinite opportunity to find new happiness.

You know that movie nobody watched? The good dinosaur? I saw a clip of it in the beginning and it kind of had that feeling of obsolete. At least what I remember of it. See, the main dinosaur was struggling to help his family and felt obsolete compared to his father. Something like that.

seriously man, great video!

Great video with some poignant thoughts! Though there is something I want to say: Something interesting and important to note about Disney that they while do indeed look at people who want something more, they also take a good look at the dangers of seeking what you want single-mindedly: Anna gets easily manipulated due to her desires and innocence, so does Ariel, Ralph sacrifices things he shouldn't have to seek his dream, same with Aladdin, Judy's expectations of Zootopia are quickly destroyed, Moana and Belle get their adventure but quickly find out that adventure is more dangerous and harsh than just romps of excitement. And even when these characters do get what they want they get it via tremendous trials and tribulations, hard work, and sometimes even sacrificing something important to them. Judy becomes a respected member of the police and is working to make Zootopia better but on the way she nearly lost a friend and underwent a huge emotional breakdown, Ariel finds her true love but it happened after a ton of trauma at the hands of a sea witch and both her and her kingdom were nearly destroyed, and both Ralph and Aladdin are BARELY able to fix the mistakes they made. Even Cinderella had to go through a TON of crap in order to reach her happy ending. Perhaps the crowning example is Tiana: she achieves her restaurant and the love of her life but it happened via great trauma, fixing her flawed looks on life, and seeing the death of a close friend. I am not saying you are wrong at all, but I do think there is often greater depth to Disney's movies than meets the eye. They often indeed have the moral of "you are in control", but they also frequently say "achieving your dreams is far from easy" and "sometimes what you want isn't what you actually need"

Great video, this makes so much sense

This is really neat! You deserve more of an audience