Cartoon That Make You Cry

I just read the PopWatch Confessional article about cartoons that make you cry. Sandra Gonzalez mentions the ‘An American Tail’ as her cheesy/sappy tear-filled cartoon pick. I have to admit, I always feel like a cornball when I cry at movies – especially cartoons. I mean, I understand crying at movie characters because they are actual people (albeit in a fictional story). I feel even worse crying at 'animated' characters, but I digress. Pixar and Disney have a way of ‘tugging at your heartstrings’. Here are a few animated features that got me weepy-eyed.

1. The Fox and the Hound – I cried at this when I was 8yrs old, and I've never had a desire to watch it again. I think it was quite traumatizing.
2. The Lion King – I always cry in the beginning, but I think it’s because I’m really moved by the “Circle of Life’ movie score. I'm a sucker for Hanz Zimmer.
3. Monster’s Inc. – The very end after Mike pieces together Boo’s door. When Sully enters, Boo says “kitty…”. (SOBS GALORE)
4. UP - This cartoon was not made for kids. It was sad right from the start. I think I cried in the first 10min.
5. The Land Before Time – No matter how many times you see it, this cartoon is sad. The entire thing too. Especially when all the dinosaurs hug-it-up with Sara to stay warm.

I’ve been warned about Toy Story 3, which I will receive via Netflix this week. That one may bump up to my number 1 spot.