Hi all!
Welcome to Day 23 of the 30 Day Disney Blogging Challenge!
Today I am going to discuss my favourite Disney opening scene. Looking back over the last few challenge questions, I wanted to pick an introduction that captures a bit of everything I’ve already covered. In just the first five minutes of this particular film, I experience a whole range of emotions, that tug deeply at my heart. I chose…
CARL & ELLIE’S STORY!
In the beginning, young and awkward Carl, meets quirky and animated Ellie, who screams ‘Adventure is Out There!’ All of a sudden, we are taken through a musical montage of their entire life together. We watch them get married, build a home, gaze at the clouds, think about having a baby, lose a baby (this scene makes me ugly cry. It’s also quite a serious thing for a Disney film to show), move past a difficult time, save for Ellie’s adventure, use their savings to make repairs, work through illness/pain, tie multiple colourful ties, dance as an old couple and finally, see Ellie pass away, leaving a lost, lonely Carl without his other half. It is the most incredible and emotional scene that doesn’t require any dialogue.
I challenge you to watch the scene above and not feel a single thing. You will fail. I guarantee it!
I love the scene where Ellie and Carl are sitting and reading. All of a sudden, they reach out and hold hands. This is something Francis and I do often. I have no doubt our life will play out the same beautiful way (hopefully without the loss of a baby) and we will have a whole host of memories to look back on.
The rest of the film is wonderful, funny and heart-warming. Ellie is always in Carl’s thoughts. He does everything he can to honour her memory and achieve their dreams. I really cannot say too much more about this opening scene. The wonderful world of Disney did it perfectly.
Fun Fact: Carl does not speak to Ellie once in this film. He doesn’t even need to for us to know how much he adores her.
What is your favourite Disney opening scene? What makes it so captivating?
Honourable Mention
This is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas
I hope you enjoyed today’s post. I will see you tomorrow!
Peace & Love xoxo