10 Animated Films You May Not Have Seen (But Should)
1. The Last Unicorn (1982)
The last film on this list is another created by Rankin & Bass, and while it may seem like the movie is oriented more towards children, it's themes are more appropriate for adults and older kids than youngsters. This is one of those movies more people should have seen, but it somehow fell to the wayside among other popular fare in the 1980s.
The Last Unicorn tells a dynamic story of magic and mystery with a unicorn as its central protagonist. After learning that she is the last unicorn, she sets out from her enchanted forest and seeks out answers as to what befell her kind.
She makes enemies and allies along the way, though non-magical folk only see her as a plain white mare. The adventure is enticing, exciting, and wonderfully animated, but there is another aspect of this film, which makes it a must-see.
The vocal talents of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and Christopher Lee are certainly enough to bring in most viewers, but the soundtrack alone is reason enough to see this film. All of the songs and music were composed and performed by America accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra. This is truly a beautiful film in all the ways that count: an incredible story, evocative visual elements, and a masterfully-composed soundtrack.