Journal 2: A Timely Classic

Still shot from The Fox and the Hound, courtesy of Parent Previews

While there are many movies that I have learned to love, my favorite of all time is Disney's classic Fox and the Hound.  Although it is not a typical favorite among many, it always surges my emotions. I feel a sense of calmness when I think about how familiar this classic is to me.  Every time I am sick or feeling bad, this is the movie that you can find me watching.  What’s more, whenever I watch this movie I am instantly reverted back to my childhood, a time in my life that is quite monumental.  It may not be a chart buster, but to me it will always be worthy. 

                The animation of Fox and the Hound is equally important, but for me the cultural aspects of the movie are what make it most important to me.  I grew up in the Northwood’s of Wisconsin so it is easy to relate to a plot that involves wildlife and hunting game.  There are very important messages to gather from the movie.  First, the relationship between the fox and a hound show to the public that it doesn’t matter where you come from or who you are to form an everlasting relationship with someone quite different from you.  In fact, it further shows that under unfitting circumstances diversity can tear people apart.  As Copper, the hound, gets older and begins to become a hunting dog, his old friend Todd the fox, becomes his target.  In fact, Copper saves Todd from his owner on a hunting extravaganza as he helps him hide.  The world around them perceives that they cannot be friends and for a long time that stands true.  However, at the end of the day they never forgot their relationship.  Even if diversity tries to bring two people apart they can always tear down the status quo.  The message that is sent from this timely classic makes it important to me.  No matter how old I get, this will always be my favorite movie and take me back to a very important message to carry in everyday life.