K is for:
KRONK'S NEW GROOVE: I know that this movie isn't exactly one of Disney's most popular, which is precisely why I'm writing about it. It's not my favorite but I still really enjoy it. I think that it's a very underrated movie. I find Kronk to be a really adorable and loving character. If you don't know the story, (I wouldn't be surprised) it's about how Kronk is so nervous for his father's upcoming visit because he hasn't lived up to his expectations. He tells different stories about his time away from his father, when he had everything that his father ever wanted for him: a house on a hill and a woman in his life so that he could have kids one day. Kronk did actually have these things but he gave them up to help his friends. At the end of the movie, Kronk fesses up to his father and realizes that he's not ashamed of his life or who he is and his father gives him his approval. It's a really touching sentiment that taught me that even though we don't always want what our parents want for us, they only really want us to be happy.
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LILO AND STITCH: This is my husband's favorite Disney movie, so it has a special place in my heart, especially since he left for boot camp. But I do actually find myself relating to Lilo. I was weird and different growing up and it was hard to make friends. But I'm going to focus on another aspect of the movie for this post. I really don't think that people give Lilo's older sister, Nani, enough credit. After their parents died, Nani had to take over all of the responsibilities of raising Lilo, which is a lot of pressure when you're as young as she is. But watching the movie got me thinking, if I was ever in the same situation, would I be able to raise Kelly? I decided that I would because even though it would probably be the hardest thing that I've ever had to do, it would be worth it. Nani had to grow up very fast for Lilo's sake but she taught me just how strong a sister's love can be and how anything is possible with some hard work.
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MULAN: Many people commend this movie for teaching girls that they don't have to be princesses; they can be warriors. Although I do agree with that, by saying that, I don't think people give the princesses enough credit. But I digress. Mulan is yet another outsider who doesn't fit the mold of her society. She isn't the person that people expect her to be or want her to be. When she goes off to war to protect her father, she discovers just how powerful that she really is and finds out that her destiny wasn't what she thought that it was. Instead of following the path of everyone else in her town, she made her own destiny and ended up being so much happier and so much stronger for it. This movie taught me, not only the importance of equality among genders, but that we have the power to choose our own destinies and our fates. If we're unhappy about our lives, then go change it!
That's it for today! I'll be posting another one soon! I hope that everyone had a fabulous weekend and an even better Monday!
-Chelsea
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