Review of Ferdinand the Bull

When I first saw this I automatically thought what is perhaps the most obvious, that Ferdinand the flower sniffing bull, was gay! But on subsequent viewings I don't think that anymore and I see now that it's something just a tad more meaningful than that. Ferdinand is a peace-loving bull who doesn't want to fight. He wants to merely sit back and enjoy life. He's not really all that campy, more sleepy and dopey. He's definitely a little effeminate, so somebody for whatever reason felt that a mighty bull couldn't be a pacifist without being some kind of sissy one way or the other. Shame. If you ask me, if you want to see a real gay Disney character go see the dragon in The Reluctant Dragon. That guy is out and PROUD! :::2::: I can't believe this is so old. 1938...it looks great! The quality of the animation was superb. My favourite part is when Ferdinand goes on his mad rampage throughout the meadow. Quite where the bee stung him to arouse such a reaction is one best left to the history books! I find his movements as he demolishes all in his path and scatters the other bulls like bowling pins to be quite powerful and exceptionally well done. I think the moral is probably the same as most Disney animations-be yourself! That it is perfectly fine to be different and like what you like! There's not terribly much to it, but it's very cute, funny, charming, and beautifully animated besides.