Top 10 Funniest Pixar/Disney Animation Bloopers
#10: A Fairy-ly Funny Blooper Reel “Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure” (2009)
Disney’s second film centering on Peter Pan’s sassy sidekick sees Tinker Bell set out on a mission after accidentally destroying a magical moonstone. But this fierce fairy is in good company, as her fellow magical beings made their share of blunders which we get to enjoy thanks to an outtake reel. Various clips show Blaze appearing with multiple items, none of which are the stick Tink originally throws. In another instance, Fairy Mary skids on a tadpole that slipped out of Silvermist’s grips just moments earlier. We also see Mr. Owl listen to the fairies vent and even get pampered. The list goes on, and every blooper is funnier than the last.
#9: “Thunderbolt's Bloopers” “101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure” (2003)
Much like the spots on 101 Dalmatians, this film has many gags and goofs for us to enjoy. In this case, the outtakes focus on Thunderbolt, the unlikely second-in-command hero of this doggy sequel. Thunderbolt is an actor and an idol to Patch. However, as in reality, not everything always goes to plan on set, and sometimes multiple takes are required. This is certainly the case for Thunderbolt and his co-stars, as you can see here. The canine often fluffs up his lines causing the director to call cut and start over. We guess that even for an animated dog, actor life can be pretty ruff.
#8: Bloopers for the Laugh Floor “Monsters, Inc.” (2001)
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If you grew up on Pixar between 1998 and 2001, you’d undoubtedly remember that their movies often ended with a gag reel. “Monsters, Inc.” was their final animated flick to do this, but they went out with a bang. Some highlights include Sulley losing his balance and the Scarers flubbing their dramatic entrance. Various characters mess up their lines, and even Roz gets in on the fun, making numerous surprise appearances. We also love that they included a failed audition from “Toy Story”’s Rex. It ends with a full-on musical number that calls back to one of the film's most memorable moments. It’s funny enough to power Monstropolis for a whole year.
#7: Buggin’ Around “A Bug's Life” (1998)
While “Monster’s Inc.” marked the end of a short-lived era, “A Bug’s Life” started Pixar’s end credits outtake montages. We love how it helped bring these characters to life and created a sense of realness for our excitable young minds. For instance, Hopper unsurprisingly takes his job very seriously, while Princess Atta can’t stop laughing. Some background hammering interrupts a shot; there are also flubbed lines and lots of physical comedy to enjoy. The outtakes even allude to Pixar’s next movie with a shout out to Buzz Lightyear and a cameo from Woody. Features like this make us miss the days when Pixar would regularly share their casts’ crazy ant-ics.
#6: Behind-the-Scenes Fun & Games “Toy Story 2” (1999)
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“Toy Story” had us all believing that our own toys came to life whenever we left the room. And the fact that “Toy Story 2” included a gag reel only deepened our beliefs. The second movie was the only one in the franchise to have this end-credit segment, but boy, was it good! We laughed as Woody fell into the center of the brown tape reel, giggled when Rex’s head failed to open the vent, and guffawed when Slinky congratulated his backside on a job well done. Woody subjects Buzz to several unforgettable pranks, and the Potatoheads’ overzealous packing cracks us up. If you ask us, Pixar’s end credits gag reels should have continued “to infinity and beyond.”
#5: Actors Cracking Up “Frozen” (2013)
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It's not just animated characters who are prone to messing up. While recording for "Frozen," Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell reportedly often worked together, because their dynamic was just that good. While reading for a Coronation party scene, Menzel can't help but laugh in response to Bell's line about the Duke of Weselton. Meanwhile, in "Frozen II," Menzel and the rest of the cast clearly had a blast amusing themselves by improvising lines, playing with the script, or forgetting what comes next. Speaking of actors cracking up, we also love this footage of Amy Poehler recording Joy's lines for "Inside Out" and bringing herself a lot of, well, joy.
#4: “Koda’s Outtakes” “Brother Bear” (2003)
"Brother Bear" is one of Disney's most unjustly underrated animations. It has a sweet story about acceptance and tolerance, a banging soundtrack, and a laugh-out-loud hilarious gag reel. We learn why it's best not to shoot straight after lunch and witness plenty of clumsiness, whether folks are falling off a mammoth, failing to jump across cliffs, or ending up in a hole. At one point, Koda accidentally breaks a camera lens. Well, they do say not to work with animals or children, and as a bear cub, he ticks both boxes. Also, keep an eye out for the cast member who's clearly ready for a vacation. We just have one question, how did Stitch get so far from home?
#3: Baymax Bloopers “Big Hero 6” (2014)
So far, we’ve mainly looked at bloopers orchestrated by the film’s creators. However, sometimes things happen by chance, especially when you rely on technology to bring your visions to life. For instance, while creating “Big Hero 6,” a few technical glitches created some rather unique visuals. Check out Wasabi’s unusual hairstyle in this scene. And is that just a random pair of pants between Hiro and Tadashi? The animators also had a bit of fun with the tools at their disposal, giving Baymax a cat head, turning him into the Pillsbury boy, and is that meant to be Olaf? And we thought the actual film’s animation was impressive!
#2: A Wee Animation Glitch “Brave” (2012)
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Pixar was a driving force when it came to CGI, but that didn't make them exempt from the technology's pitfalls. A special software was behind Merida's more realistic hair and its responsiveness to its environment. However, this also meant that she was prone to some bad hair days. Funnier still, in some instances, you can see that the tech has morphed the characters, putting limbs where limbs shouldn't be or making Merida's eyes really pop — and not in a good way. And if you thought the bears were scary, you haven't seen anything yet. Also, it's unfortunate that Merida's dress decides to stay behind while she’s riding horseback.
#1: A Roar-some Gag Reel “The Lion King” (1994)
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“The Lion King” quickly became a commercial and critical hit thanks to its wholesome and entertaining story and outstanding soundtrack. In fact, it was the highest-grossing movie of 1994, and its popularity has never faltered. In 2011, a “Diamond Edition” was released, which included a not-seen-before blooper reel. We got to enjoy our favorite characters in a whole new way. Mufasa warms up his voice for an epic roar, characters flub their lines, and Simba struggles to pronounce “Hakuna Matata.” Elsewhere, Rafiki takes an ill-timed nap and, in another outtake, drops young Simba. Also, who knew Timon and Pumbaa could be even funnier? We can definitely feel the love for this gag reel. Which Disney or Pixar film do you imagine has the best blooper reel? Let us know in the comments.
