The first round of the 2012 Disney Movie Madness tournament is over. I appreciate all of you who voted. Thanks to your choices I didn’t have to cast any decided votes.
There wasn’t really any “upsets” in this first round. There were four matchups that were “sweeps” in that one movie got all the votes. Five of the battles were as close as they could have been without ending in a tie. I’m not going to give the direct results because I don’t want to prejudice the rest of the tournament.
The thing that stood out for me was that those of you who included your reasons for your choices had pretty valid reasons.
Also there were recollections of some special personal memories. Once again it just goes to show that Disney movies are interwoven into the fabric of a lot of people’s lives and relationships.
Now it’s time to announce the match ups for Round 2: the bracket semi-finals.
Pixar Bracket
Semi-Final 1: Finding Nemo VS Cars-For me this is the battle of the supporting characters-who’s it going to be Dory or Mater?
Semi-Final 2: The Incredibles VS Monster Inc-These two are so different from each other; my guess is that individual choices will be very easy. It’s going to be interesting to see where the majority vote falls.
2nd Golden Age Bracket
Semi-Final 1: The Lion King VS The Little Mermaid-A match up that should be the bracket or even the tournament finals; but it’s comes up in this round. A battle of the Titians. One film almost single handedly revived Disney animation. The other is considered the apex of the 2nd Golden Age. Pick your favorite.
Semi-Final 2: Beauty & The Beast VS Aladdin-If this round has a “mismatch” this is it. Perhaps “Prince Ali” should have saved that 3rd wish for this tournament
Story Book Bracket
Semi-Final 1: Snow White VS Tangled-The first animated feature goes up against the 50th. Princess against princess. The 7 Dwarfs take on the gang from the Ugly Duckling pub. Each feature true love bringing someone back to life. The winner of this match up has a great chance of winning this bracket.
Semi-Final 2: Cinderella VS Pinocchio-If this was last year’s tournament this match up would be more interesting. The match up of “ A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” against “When You Wish Upon A Star” has some clout. The match up of their respective films not so much. Sure the clash of these two classic story book films has some “noise” to it. But it’s nothing compared to the “Big Bang” of this bracket’s first semi-final.
Animal Tales Bracket
Semi-Final 1: Jungle Book VS Lady and The Tramp-These films have very similar stories. Their main characters find themselves in a world where they don’t quite fit in. However one of them is a musical and the other is a film with some songs. Both have some strong supporting characters. This one is a toss up for me. Don’t make me have to decide.
Semi-Final 2: 101 Dalmations VS The Aristocats-Again very similar films. The choice in this match up is puppies or kittens. Which one do you like best?
This bracket looks like it’s going to have the most interesting final matchup in the next round.
So there you have the pairings for round 2 of the Disney Movie Madness tournament. Feel free to think about your choices. Then you can send your votes by FB message or email (Rewindguy909@aol.com). You have until 10PM Thursday March 29. If you voted in Round 1 keep on voting. If you missed round 1 jump in for round 2. Have fun deciding,. I hope you are enjoying this tournament as much as I am.
Here’s this round’s voting template:
Pixar Bracket
Semi-Final 1: Finding Nemo VS Cars:
Semi-Final 2: The Incredibles VS Monster Inc:
2nd Golden Age Bracket
Semi-Final 1: The Lion King VS The Little Mermaid:
Semi-Final 2: Beauty & The Beast VS Aladdin:
Story Book Bracket
Semi-Final 1: Snow White VS Tangled:
Semi-Final 2: Cinderella VS Pinocchio:
Animal Tales Bracket
Semi-Final 1: Jungle Book VS Lady and The Tramp:
Semi-Final 2: 101 Dalmations VS The Aristocats:
