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Harsh as I may sound, it is the truth and the truth hurts.
This is supposed to be a movie, so why does the animation resemble those found in TV shows? Sure, it's brighter, but the graphics found in theater films are far superior to this sequal's (clone's) effortless animation. The scenery found in the original "Hunchback" was more beautiful and lush. The characters lack fresh life, that little boy, Zephyr, is just too kiddie, and the actors and actresses are plain unrealistic. The score was okay and songs weren't as heart-warming as the original. For you to be moved, listen to the original's songs combined with choirs and beautiful voices.
The original is way superior to this clone. This was probably made to please over protective parents who were horrified by who dark the original was, not to continue the adventures of Quazimodo. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was inspiring, heartwarming, and will drive you to both tears and joy. You will be touched by its power and glory, and your soul will fly like an eagel. But as for this clone, it did a mediocre job. The main problem with this film is that is released on DVD and video, not in theaters, which tells us that Disney today cares for money, not our entertainment. At least, this could've been a TV miniseries. Overall, this is Notre Damned.
The 'extras' on this video really aren't. Poor filler to make you think you are getting a bit more than just the movie. If you really must watch it, or have it to entertain your children, consider renting it from the video store or Netflix.. You'll be glad you saved your money.
I truely wish there was an option for 0 stars. That is what it deserves.
Animation: Yuck is right! It looks like your average Saturday morning cartoon! Far from the great graphics and splashes of darkness and light the origional had to offer. The characters moved in a choppy form, and the black lines around them were far too thick. In some scense (ie: in the staircase) the background was computerized however the character didn't blend in enough so it looked totally wrong. It was also apparant that they tried to use watercolor backgrounds when Quasimodo was singing his little number, but it didn't look truely real enough to get an overall effect. When the sun was setting, they tried to get a shadowy color on the faces however they looked almost too dark and pink. Esmeralda's skin kept changing color between frames (along with Hugo who was pink for a while). When they spoke, the lip movements didn't always match the words.
Plot: Not what I would call creative! There was the Festival of Fools in the origional, couldn't they think of something different? And they kept hammering the message of appearances over and over to the point in which it got to be annoying. Perhaps some person who worked for Disney wasn't happy that Quasimodo never got the girl. Oh well that's life. The sequel was seemingly meant for little children and not the fans of the origional or Victor Hugo enthusiasts. I reccomend you read the book and figure out that the whole story was meant for adults and its hard to turn something so serious into a kid's movie. When you do that, you mess it all up most of the time. The origional hunchback followed that book very well, but it's not a 'sequel type'.
How does one steal a bell that weighs at least two tons? You would have to be super stong to lift it, let alone get it underground. And why is a character who had such a good role in the origional (Clopin) stuck singing a small number here and there? That's not even the main point though. The love story was completely rushed! One minute Madellaine's afriad of Quasi, the next she's falling all over him and vice versa. I distinctly remember that the night Quasi and Madellaine were hanging around Paris together, Clopin said the festival was tomorrow. Well tomorrow came and then they said it was the next day! Gee isn't that funny? And what's the point of shouting who they love while a bell clanged? Or putting the jewels on the inside? If I was to manufacture a bell, wouldn't it be smart to put the jewels on the outside? Sure they used that 'inside' trick as a metaphor for Quasimodo (ahem: beauty is on the inside), but wouldn't the clanger thing break the bell? Hmm. I would prefer they not focus the whole story on the shallow romance and leave the actual good stuff as pretexts. The best part was when Quaismodo angrily slammed the door of the cathedral when Madellaine was trying to talk to him as she was being arrested - she deserved no less.
Characters: No one was like themselves. Quasimodo never fell all over Esmeralda in the origional. In the sequel he's practically acting like a loser. Madellaine is as average as it comes - how could he fall in love with her? I would think he would have wanted someone special and understanding who didn't run away when they saw him. Her main line is always saying she's stupid (she is actually really dumb) and I lost count of how many times she would repeat things. Esmeralda was sort of left alone, however her role from being a main character went to being a mentor for Quasi and popping up every once in a while. Phoebus was probably the smartest person in the film. The second he came up with the bad circus people idea, everyone got ticked off at him! They never concidered it might have been true. Hugo was really strange, and most likely the first homosexual Disney character since he fell in love with a goat who is a guy. And as for Zephyr, he was the most annoying Disney kid I have ever heard of. All he said was 'wow' and 'yay'. Clopin himself seemed different. His role was minor, however he too acted all weird. Sarousch was the typical greedy bad guy who would always lose in the end. He was not even nearly as good as Frollo because Frollo was a bundle of lust and hate. They never even mentioned his name in the film or hinted his very existance. And Sarousch looked even worse than Quasimodo himself!
Overall, I think this film deserves no more than two stars at the best. I don't think that the little kinds would care that this movie really blows or concentrate on the graphics and plot. If Disney is going to slack off, they are going to get bad reviews from the fans who actually do care of how bad it is (ie: myself and company). It isn't fair for them to do this to a wonderful movie and deep book. The sequel is an insult to the origional characters, the author of the book, and people who adore and respect it.
First and foremost, I think anyone who's expecting something even 'close' to the original film has a very narrowed vision. After all, you can tell from the DTV sequels for many other Disney movies that there's a lower budget and thus lower quality. And if anyone had the sense to even watch the credits, you'd realize that this film was not animated in one large single studio at Disney, but by SEVERAL different small Japanese animation studios that were contracted by Disney to make this film. Hence the potential incosistencies and what not.
I don't think that kids (or people who are willing to cut some slack knowing the above said info) are really going to notice or CARE that a song doesn't sound like the next Oscar winning masterpiece or that someone's skin tone goes from light to dark every chapter or so. The point of this movie was to entertain children with a short and sweet story.
In spite of being 21, I honestly can't stop enjoying this little film. While admittedly not all the songs are great, I think Ordinary Miracles was a very beautiful song that could put up a strong match in comparison to the classic songs we know and love. And I think it very sweet that Disney was trying to do something not many films do, and that is showing that even in a maliformed state, Quasimodo COULD be loved without having to turn into a normal human being (ala Beauty and the Beast).
If you're in the mood for a short/sweet film to watch with your kids, or if you're into kiddy flicks, I'd give this movie a chance. If you're looking for something more serious or Oscar-worthy, I'd direct your dollars elsewhere.
Here, we have a new story about Quasimodo still wanting to find love but still worrying about his appearances. At this point, it seems like we have something good, but the unraveling of the story just seems like Disney tried, actually tried, to ruin the movie as much as they could.
Quasi's love interest in the sequel is Madelline, an assistant of Sarouch - a dishonest klepto who wants to steal Notre Dame's "La Fidelle" (a bell that has jewels in it's interior. How it chimes without breaking is beyond me). Sarouch expects Madelline to help steal the bell by distracting the Hunchback. She does, against her will, but as she spends time with Quasi she falls for him. All this would have worked, if it had not been so rushed (the film is less than an hour). Had it been expanded to develop the characters more, this movie would have been a lot better. The climatic scene in the catacombs of Paris is so full of television style hijinks, you just wouldn't believe.
Lastly, it should be said that this film was made by Walt Disney Television Animation. This immediatly negates the film from having any awe-inspiring animation like the original classics. It amazes me how now even the quality of DTV movies from Disney is on the decline. The entire film looks like one big Saturday morning cartoon. And it's so careless that Esmeralda's skin color actually changes from scene to scene.
This really isn't something that fans of the original "Hunchback" would want to see, but it is harmless for the kids...
Well, if you really loved the first movie, you want to see your favorite characters in a new adventure with the same feel as the first movie, right?
You're not going to get what you want when you watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame II. The old characters are there....sort of, but they look like they went through plastic surgery and act so...not like themselves. And they follow up the wonderfully dark, complex story in the first movie with an overly-sweet simple romance.
Now, the original Hunchback of Notre Dame happens to be my favorite movie of all time! (see my review of it) When I watch a sequel, I want to visit the same world again, not a sweetened-up, underdrawn version. This movie was NOT aimed at fans of the original, but rather at the parents and critics who complained that the first movie was too dark for the wittle kiddies.
Okay, I'll tell you what's so bad about this sequel, and how big a disgrace it is to its preceedor.
1. Animation. It STANK!!! Of course no DTV project could live up to the dazzling work of the original, but this animation truely STANK. Characters moved so choppily at some scenes that I wondered if there were frames missing. When people talked (particually Phoebus), their jaws appeared to be broken. And come on, can't they at least decide what color to make Esmeralda's skin???
2. Story. A circus comes to Paris and the ringmaster Sarousch wants to steal the La Fiedle bell from Notre Dame. The bell is used in a festival that appears to involve nothing execpt every couple in Paris shouting out their true love's names (oh pleeeeaase!). Sarousch sends his assistant Madellaine to trick Quasimodo into showing her where the bell is, but she ends up becoming fond of Quasimodo (ala Hercules and Megara). But Sarousch takes the bell and Quasi now has to learn how to trust Madellaine and find true love (blah, blah, blah).
First off, everyone knows that the whole city would rejoice if they were spared having to shout who they loved to the world while a big bell clanged.
Secondly, Quasimodo and Madellaine's romance (the sole purpose for this movie's existance) is one of the weakest love stories Disney has ever cooked up. They meet with a string of bad jokes and obnoxious laughter, then Maddy sees Quasi's face and runs away, then Quasi immediatly starts dreaming about marrying the girl. Oh PLEASE!!! Esmeralda and Phoebus had a more believeable love story in the first movie, and their romance wasn't even the center of the story!
3. Characters. Like I said, the old characters act nothing like themselves. And the new characters are hardly memorable.
Quasimodo acted like a total dip. He must be at least 26 by now, but he acts SO IMMATURE!! He babbles on and on about being lovesick for Madellaine like a dope (he acted much more dignified when he was in love with Esmeralda!). What happened to his deep personality???
Esmeralda didn't seem to do much other than counsel Quasimodo about how to find true love and get angry at Phoebus for being prejudiced. NOOOOOOOO!!! SHE NEEDS MORE SCREEN TIME THAN THAT!!! Did they keep her out of the story so they wouldn't have to pay Demi Moore as much???? Well....at least her character wasn't butchered so much as some of the other characters.
Phoebus acted like a jerk. Since WHEN is he prejudiced against circus people???? They turned him into a not-as-mean version of Frollo! He kept rambling on and on about how circus people can't be trusted, but then he plays right into Sarousch's plan like an idiot. "How could I have been such a fool?" he moans. I don't know, Phoebus, you tell me!
Madellaine was a hundred times inferior to Esmeralda. I lost count how many times she'd say something like "Oh, I'm so stupid," and then Quasimodo would tell her she's not. And she has a real silly sense of humor (discribing a bell as a big hat for one thing). I cannot believe Quasimodo would go from loving Esmeralda to loving her! And if the whole purpose of the sequel is to give Quasimodo true love, shouldn't his new love be as good or better than his old one?? Quasi deserves better than this!
Sarousch has to be one of the stupidest characters ever to come off the drawing board. We follow Frollo, the deepest, darkest, and most intruiging villian ever with a vain, one-dimentional ringmaster who was ALWAYS looking in the mirror and saying things like "Oh, lovely." I can't believe Disney would even CONSIDER this!!!!!
And Esmeralda and Phoebus's son Zephyr is one of the most one-dimentional kid characters they've ever done. (Is it just me, or is Disney obessed with their heroes and heroines having children lately?) Most of his lines consisted of "Wow!" and "Yay!" over and over again, and his sole purpose in the story seemed to be to get kidnapped, so the climax wouldn't be just about saving a bell. And his design looks like they simply took Phoebus and made him 20 years younger. (Very fitting for the child of an interracial marriage, right?)
4. Songs. Awful. Typical DTV junk, especially one where Quasimodo and Zephyr sing about their friendship. How on EARTH could they follow Alan Menken and Steven Schwartch's wonderful soundtrack with this!!!!
I could go on ranting forever, but I have a feeling I'm reaching the 1000 word limit. In short, if you're a critic who hated the first movie because it was too dark for kiddies, you'll be satisfied.
But we Hunchback fans are left with a murder.
I was really hoping for much more from this flick. After all, almost all of the original cast was reprised to do voices and that is a rare occassion and usually signs good things (like in TOY STORY). Alas, that is not the case. The animation is lousy, looking like paper cut outs pasted upon the screen. The songs are horrible and the story, though it has some good points, is uninspired. Unless you are a huge Disney fan, a Hunchback nut, or have personal reasons for seeing this movie (like me), don't waste your time. And even though the film is aimed at younger audiences, don't let them watch this unimaginative work and fill their heads with any more mediocrity. The world is filled with enough of that as it is.
I think it was actually kinda better than the original even though I haven't seen the original in a while.
But there weren't as many sad parts as the first one which made it very enjoyable to watch! :)
Well, now I have seen "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 2". And do you wanna know what I thought of it: BLEECCCCCCCCHHHHHH!!!!
Okay, so I in all honesty wasn't really throwing up after seeing "Hunchback 2". But let's get something clear: I wasn't pleased by it. It is about as bad as a movie can get without being just plain awful. And nothing good can be said about the animation: it's even worse than that of Disney's avrage DTV flicks! But before I complain anymore, (or even, gasp, get to the few good things this movie offers) let's talk about the movie's plot.
Taking place at least seven years after the first movie, Quasimodo is now getting ready for one of the biggist festivals in all of France (No, it isn't the Feast of Fools). He's getting ready for a day in which, for some silly, traditional reason, couples from around the city shout their true love's name, for ALL of Paris to hear. And all this happens when Quasi rings Notre Dame's most famous bell: a dinger covered with diamonds (On the inside of the bell, let's get that clear) called La Feddle. These are the things people did before TV.
By the way, Esmeralda and Phoebus are now married and have a somewhat cute (and somewhat pesky) kid named Zephyr. And their first lines in the film are typical for Disney sequel parents (ESMERALDA: Zephyr, you need to slow down! PHOEBUS: Listen to your mother son.). Zephyr and Quasi are best friends, and the little kid seems to spend more time with Quasi than with Mom or Dad.
Anyway, an evil circus master named Sarousch is after that big Diamond bell. It must be worth a fortune after all! He tells his assistant Madellaine that she should woo Quasi into telling her where the bell is so he can steel it. Though she's tired of making thefts, ("Why must we always steel?" she asks her boss) Mad does as ordered, and heads to Notre Dame.
Let's take a slight break here to talk about what could be the film's worst scene. The minute Madellaine enters the bell tower, Quasi hides under a bell because he is way too shy to even try talking to her. She looks up at him and asks if he is hiding from her. "No", Quasi replies. And than Madellaine starts laughing and-if you think I am fibbing, I'm not-SHE SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE QUASI IS WEARING A REALLY BIG HAT!!! And than the two of them start making a few bad big hat puns ("Two-Ton Topper" among them). And than, as if things couldn't get any worse, Madellaine looks to her right and.....GASP! "The Gargoyles! They Were Alive" she exclames.
Did I mention that Quasi has been hiding his ugly face for all this time? He's afraid that Madellaine will run off in fright the moment she sees it. And guess what? He's right. The minute Mad just glances at his face, she's like, "I h-have to go! I'm sorry". Come on, Disney! Did we need THAT in the story? I mean, it feels sooooooo tacked in there.
Of course, as Madellaine spends time with Quasi, she realizes he's a really great guy. The two of them fall in love, (Disney's so proud they are giving Quasi a girl) and this sets up some problems. Remember the evil circus guy? Madellaine needs to still steel that darn bell.
Okay, I'll start complaining now! One of this film's most major problems is the fact that it apears to be targeted at little kids. This means the film makers have to hammer the movie's message in as much as possible. For example, the diamonds on the famous bell are, just to hammer in that darn message, on the INSIDE of it. Now get real, Disney! If you were making a bell, and had to put diamonds on it, why the heck would you put them on the inside?
Also, to hear Jennifer Love Hewitt talk, you would think this was one of the greatest love stories you could see in any movie. Wrong. Even Mike and Celia had a deeper relationship in "Monsters, Inc." (maybe that's because Celia always wasn't always telling Mike she must be stupid)! Quasi and Madellaine share one dippy conversation after another, and there were some points where I really wished they would stop talking about their looks ("Do you really think there is more to me than what you see?" Madellaine asks Quasi for some stupid reason).
Even worse, Esmeralda & Phoebus don't have that much screen time. Esmeralda still dances, but she doesn't do much as far as the story is concerned. As for Phoebus, they kind of made him into a bit of a jerk. When Madellaine is being held prisoner and telling Phoebus important info about how he could save his son's life, he replies, "She Could Be Saying Just What Sarousch Wants Her Too!". It's at this point when Esmeralda says a line that makes no sense. "Now try looking at her a second time, like you did with me.". It was the other way around. ESMERALDA was the one who had to give Phoebus a second look before falling in love with him. PHOEBUS was always in love with the girl.
As for the new characters, they are no where close to being as great as any of those found in the original. Sarousch is a stupid bad guy, not up there with Frolo at all. Zephyer is more iritating than adorable. And Madellaine might be kind of likable, but she is NOT an Esmeralda.
There is only one really good song here, and it is played during the End Credits. All the other songs are not that great, espcialy one sung by Quasi and Zephyr about their freindship.
If their is a plus side to this film, it would have to be some of the few cute scenes. Esmeralda & Phoebus have some cute romance at the begining, but they don't do much after that.
And there is one moment where I found myself feeling for Quasi and Madellaine. When Quasi gives Madellaine a hand carved figure of her that he made himself, he tells her that he made it for her. "Now you can always see yourself through my eyes" he tells her. Madellaine looks at the figure. Tears start filling her eyes. No one has ever been this nice to her in all her life. She starts babbling.
But, of course, the film makers blow the scene by having Madellaine give Quasi a huge kiss on the forehead, leaving a big lip print there. But stupid as this movie may be, something dangerous happens when you give this film too many viewings: It starts growing on you.
The developing affection between Quasi and Madellaine was beautifully depicted: he helped her to focus on her strengths while she was able to see the beauty within him. (La Fidel could perhaps be seen as a metaphore for Quasi since it was plain on the outside with a beautiful, glittering interior.) The scene where the hunchback was showing Madellaine the sights of Paris was a joy.
Although I initially didn't think that the songs were as good as those of the first film, I found that, after a couple of viewings, they have grown on me: I find them playing through my head from time to time.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable film and a pleasing compliment to the first Hunchback movie.
Like most direct-to-video sequels, it does not top the originals. The animation is much poorer, same with the songs, and you get a shorter story.
On the bonus side though, the majority of the major cast are back- Tom Hulce, Demi Moore, Kevin Kline, Jason Alexander, Charles Kimbrough. Jane Withers returns full-time to do the voice of Laverne, after filling in for Mary Wickes in the original when she passed away with just a few more lines to go(not that you could notice the difference, mind you).
As for the three additional characters that make their debut in this film, Michael McKean as Sarousch, the magician- he, as always, does a brilliant performance. Haley Joel Osment as Phoebus and Esmeralda's you son is a good addition, especially for Quasimodo, and Jennifer Love Hewitt does a great job as Madellaine, literally a slave controlled by Sarousch.
The extras aren't nothing much to sing about. You get a little song sung by Jason Alexander telling why it's not easy being a gargoyle(think Kermit singing "it's not easy being green"), then you can program Djali to dance in a puppet theatre and make Quasi ring the bells. The best feature is probably an interview with Jennifer Love Hewitt and her singing her character's love song(the best song of the film in my opinion)
The actual plot of the film is when a circus comes to town. The leader of the circus(played by McKean) wants to steal the Cathedral's famous bell- with the help of Madellaine. In the end, the moral of the film, is Quasi too, must look past appearances.
Kids will like it, but it's not exactly a film for grown-ups in my opinion
Another festival is on the way and Quaisimodo and his old friends are busy preparing. After seeing a circus, Quasi falls in love with the beautiful Madelline. The master of the circus is Saurchoush, a crook who wants to steal the famous jeweled bell. Quaisi finds out that Madelline was using him. Madelline says that her heart isn't in the evil scheme.
Could Quasi fall in love?
Will he be able to save the bell? If you are a true fan of Disney, ignore the negative reviews, a see this for yourself!
Again, Quasimodo was a very appealing character, and I liked his warm friendship with Zephyr. Madellaine was nice, but at first, I thought she was too insecure. Sarousch was definitely the stupidest Disney villain ever.
I was really excited to hear Disney would include the Hunchback of Notre Dame while going through their sequel faze. It's not as bad as most of their other sequels. I can honestly say I'll watch it again...(Ok, in a year or so) Most of their "part 2's" are shoved somewhere out of sight, the exception being Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas(Alright, just because Tim Curry talked for Forte)
and Lion King II: Simba's Pride (which I liked as much as the 1st) I loved those.
Honestly though, would it have sent Disney hurrying to shred their documents if they spent a little more time and money on their sequels? and not treat them as a episode of some spinoff series?
Where is the monastic vocalizing in the background?
Where's the archdeacon?
Where's Clopin's antics?
Where's the pumpkin pie?! (sorry, wrong show)
With this show, the characters seem different. Phoebus, is throwing out stuff like "those people" he didn't act like that in the first one! They all seem to have lost characteristics that made the first show what it was.
The animation, looks not too far from a cheap Sony Wonder cartoon video at times. I know that's expected in sequels, but it's sad because the first was so rich in color.
and the villain....my stars. He reminds me of the villain from The WB's animated movie The Scarecrow. Great promise, but just thrown together....real fast!
Didn't Frollo have some crazy relative or admirer that could have sought revenge? Predictable I know but come on! At least show a flash back of the guy.
All the subplots are raced through:
Madellaine, wanting more to do in the circus.
Esmeralda, getting testy at Phoebus' comments about the gypsies.
Zephyr, needing rescue.
The real story of Quasimodo and Madellaine developing a friendship is rushed too.
I do give Disney credit for being realistic. It took a second try for Madellaine to realize Quasi for the great guy he is.
The action of the story centered around the bell is silly. There is no way Sarousch could take it unless 3 fairies put the whole town to sleep, while they broke their backs getting it.
(and, what happened to the plot someone told me would happen with Sarousch kidnapping Quasi to make him work in the circus!)
hmm..I would have liked that better.
Alas though, this movie would be fine for children. Great for parents who didn't like the first for being dark. (but most like the 1st Lion King, go figure)
And, I won't discourage Disney fans from buying it since I KNOW you're going to get it anyway. Heck, even I bought Lady and the Tramp II(Ugh!)
But once again Disney doesn't care about their integrity. and takes advantage of fans of the original movie.
but overall 3 stars out of 5 for it being one of their better sequels and letting Quasi have a life (and a kiss at the end!)
I'll still hope Mulan 2 due out within a couple of years will be great. Until then Disney here's a quote my sister always throws at me.
If a task is once begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labor great or small do it well or not at all-author unknown...at least to me.
In the beginning, there is going to be a festival in honor of love, probably Valentines Day. And every one is especially excited because the golden bell of Notre Dame, known as La Fidele, with all it's sparkling jewels, will be rung at the festival. When everything seemed just about perfect, the circus comes to town! Cirque de' Sarousch. Everything seemed absolutely wonderful, that is until everybody comes to see the circus. Sarousch is really a thief, and the rest of the circus is too. During the performance of the circus, Quasi falls in love with Sarousch's assistant, Madellaine. The reason the circus came to town is because Sarousch wants to steal La Fidele. So he wants Madellaine to use Quasi so he can steal it. But all that changes when Madellaine actually falls in love with him. When Sarousch says that it's finally time to lure Quasi away so he can steal the bell that evening, Madellaine refuses. But when he said he would kill Quasi if she didn't do it, she feared for his life and, with a heavy heart, accepted. Now, when Quasimodo's best friend Zephyr saw Sarousch steal La Fidele, he decided to go after him. When Quasi, Esmeralda and Phoebus find out that Zephyr is going after them, (Esmeralda & Phoebus are Zephyr's parents), Phoebus gathers his army and with Madellaine's help, they stop Sarousch - well, nearly. He threatened that if Phoebus did not let him escape with the bell, Zephyr's life would be hanging by a thread. So as Sarousch is escaping, Madellaine (with Quasi's help), does a tight rope act and saves Zephyr, while Phoebus and his army capture Sarousch. At last when the big holiday comes, as part of the tradition, everyone shouts out who they love. And, it isn't too surprising that Quasimodo shouts Madellaine's name, and Madellaine shouts Quasi's.
The bonus features in here are so funny and so cool. There's the Behind The Scenes With Jennifer Love Hewitt, (the voice of Madellaine), the Festival Of
Fun Activity, and the funniest, It's Not Easy Being A Gargoyle, a fun poetic
tribute read by Jason Alexander. Also, there is a DVD-ROM weblink, but I couldn't see it listed with all the other bonus features. Well, maybe it's just when you stick it into a DVD-ROM drive.
Well that's it. I hope that this review has helped you and encourages you to
Get this DVD.
After this was written there appeared a remarkable posthumous memoir that
throws some doubt on Millikan's leading role in these experiments. Harvey
Fletcher (1884-1981), who was a graduate student at the University of Chicago,
at Millikan's suggestion worked on the measurement of electronic charge for
his doctoral thesis, and co-authored some of the early papers on this subject
with Millikan. Fletcher left a manuscript with a friend with instructions
that it be published after his death; the manuscript was published in
Physics Today, June 1982, page 43. In it, Fletcher claims that he was the
first to do the experiment with oil drops, was the first to measure charges on
single droplets, and may have been the first to suggest the use of oil.
According to Fletcher, he had expected to be co-authored with Millikan on
the crucial first article announcing the measurement of the electronic
charge, but was talked out of this by Millikan.
-- Steven Weinberg, "The Discovery of Subatomic Particles"
Robert Millikan is generally credited with making the first really
precise measurement of the charge on an electron and was awarded the
Nobel Prize in 1923.
I THINK MAN INVENTED THE CAR by instinct.
-- Jack Handley, The New Mexican, 1988.
