In 1951, Walt Disney had bought the rights to the tale of Sleeping Beauty, thus sealing the decision on what animated tale the Disney Studio was going to bring to life next. 1953's Cinderella was a huge success and not listening to critics who warned...read the complete Sleeping Beauty (1959) review at eFilmCritic Reviews
Disney's Sleeping Beauty is probably the most visually gorgeous cartoon to ever be produced by a western studio, and its coupling with Tchaikovsky's ballet makes it near rapturous for the senses. Too bad it's drenched in such stilted sappiness....read the complete Sleeping Beauty (1959) review at Appreciating Great Trash