Top 5 Modern Animated Movie Musicals

Musicals have truly found a new home in animation. Whether you watch them with your kids or are simply a kid at heart, animated musicals are undeniably enjoyable. For this week’s list, we’re counting our top 5 modern animated movie musicals.

Number 5 - Moana

There is something about Moana that just makes you smile. Its story is simple, but it’s one that has a deeper cultural significance than your average animated film. This also enables the voice performances to shine. From the sheer power of Moana to Maui’s godlike charisma, each song is better than the last. But it’s the animation that will have you completely glued to the screen. Moana’s impressive attention to detail will force you to take another look at this spectacular film. 

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Number 4 - Book of Life

Animated musicals have seemingly always been dominated by Disney. However, The Book of Life gave viewers a completely original and unique film, both in its story and its style. This film relies heavily on portraying Mexican culture accurately, with the film's love story set within the Day of the Dead festival. This not only provides a rich soundtrack for the film, but engages the full creative power of the filmmakers, heightening its true originality.

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Number 3 - Frozen

When you think of modern animated musicals, Frozen immediately comes to mind. This story of magic, love and the bond between sisters became a cultural phenomenon from the moment it hit the big screen. Frozen is full of heart, uproariously funny and has a story that will satisfy parents and children alike. Whether you love the characters in the film, or live to belt out those amazingly catchy songs, you will have a hard time letting this film go.

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Number 2 - Coco

The Day of the Dead is clearly an inspirational festival. And after the success of The Book of Life, Pixar gave fans their story from this cultural perspective. We follow young Miguel as he is transported to the Land of the Remembered, a beautifully animated landscape ironically full of life. Coco is a musical about music. This pushes the soundtrack to the forefront of the story and it’s here that it shines. Coco is heartfelt, heartbreaking and wildly entertaining from start to finish.

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Number 1 - Tangled

This updated take on the classic rapunzel fairy tale is not only full of heartfelt, funny and intimidating songs, but its superbly written story makes this a movie that you simply won’t tire of. If you’re not captivated by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider’s journey to see the floating lights, you’re laughing hysterically at the animal antics of Pascal and Maximus. Tangled made a whole new generation of filmgoers fall in love with Disney and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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