Disney's Live Action Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a American live action musical fantasy drama film directed by David Fincher, produced by Guillermo Del Toro and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The majority of it is based on the 1996 Disney animated film, the 1999 - 2002 Berlin Disney stage musical and the 2013 King's Academy Florida Disney stage musical, with some elements of the 2014 - 2015 American stage musical and Victor Hugo's Novel. The script was written by James Lapine (who wrote the 1999 - 2002 Berlin stage musical and the 2013 King's Academy Florida Disney stage musical) and Andrew Kevin Walker. The film stars Christy Carlson Romano as Esmeralda, Nicholas Hoult as Quasimodo, Armie Hammer as Captain Phoebus Gringoire, Kyla Pratt as Djali, Sacha Baron Cohen as Clopin, Bryan Cranston as Victor, Jason Alexander reprising his role as Hugo, Jon Stewart as Charles, Terence Stamp as The Archdeacon and Alan Rickman as the evil Judge Claude Frollo in his final role. Given it's darker than usual tone, it is the first live action Disney remake to be rated PG-13.

The film received positive reviews, with praise going to the script, the music, the costume design, and the performances of Romano, Hoult and Rickman. It grossed over $995.9 million worldwide on a $245 million budget.

Plot
The film opens in 1482 Paris and are introduced to the film's narrator Clopin (Sacha Baron Cohen)telling the story of the bellringer of Notre Dame. The story flashes back to 1462 with four gypsies sneaking into Paris but are ambushed by a squadron of soldiers working for Judge Claude Frollo (Alan Rickman), the minister of justice and de facto ruler of Paris. A gypsy woman named Gudule (Salma Hayek) is suspected of stealing stolen goods. Gudule flees with her baby and Frollo's Soldiers hunt her down. She makes it to the Notre Dame cathedral claiming sanctuary. Judge Frollo's soldiers catch up to her. Gudule gets into a struggle the soldiers while Frollo catches up to her and gets into a struggle with the woman. Judge Frollo kicks Gudule to the ground. Gudule coughs out blood and dies. The judge discovers that the "stolen goods" is a deformed baby and attempts to drown the baby, until the Archdeacon (Terence Stamp) stops the minister from murdering the baby. Judge Frollo tells the Archdeacon the baby is "an unholy demon that needs to be sent back to hell where it belongs". The Archdeacon accuses him of murdering an innocent woman. Frollo replies that he is justified and the baby cannot have a life. The Archdeaon replies to Judge Frollo that he lie to himself all he wants but he cannot hide his crime from the eyes of god. Fearing for his soul and to atone for his sin, Frollo reluctantly agrees to raise the deformed child in the Cathedral's bell tower as his son, naming him Quasimodo (meaning half-formed). He notes that someday the child may have use for him. We than cut back to 1482 and cuts back to Clopin and asks the audience what makes a monster and what makes a man. (Bells of Notre Dame).

Twenty years later, Quasimodo (Nicholas Hoult) has developed into a kind yet isolated young man with three imaginary Gargoyles, Victor (Bryan Cranston), Hugo (Jason Alexander), and Charles (Jon Stewart), as his only friends, constantly told by Judge Frollo that he is a monster who would be rejected by the uncaring outside world (Out There Part I). Frollo tells Quasimodo, how in his past he was a once priest than became a Judge to "purge the world of vice and sin" and how he should be thankful for his sanctuary (Sanctuary I). Quasimodo apologizes to his master. Frollo reminds him that the cathedral is his sanctuary. Quasimodo reflects on his solitary life and decides to sneak out of the cathedral despite Frollo's warnings (Out There Part II).

A young soldier, Captain Phoebus Gringoire (Arime Hammer) on his way to the palace. We are than introduced to two beautiful Gypsy women, Esmeralda (Christy Carlson Romano) and Djali (Kyla Pratt). Esmeralda in particular catches the hearts of many men. The two gypsies are distracted and run into two guards. Lietuenant Jacques Charmoule (Clancy Brown) and Sergeant Tristan Coppenole (Mark Rolston). Jacques and Tristan harass the two gypsies. Esmeralda and Djali kick them in the groin and escape. Phoebus interrupts the two guards and asks them a way to the palace of justice. Phoebus than heads back to the palace of Justice and reflects on the trauma of the war (Rest And Recreation Part I). Phoebus meets Judge Frollo and is appointed to the Captain of the guard. Frollo is impressed with his record and expects nothing but the best from Phoebus. The judge tells him that his previous Captain of the Guard (Sean Bean) was a dissapointment to him. Frollo's jailer tortures the previous Captain of The Guard to his death, which disturbs Phoebus. Judge Frollo discusses with Phoebus with their "mission" to rid the world of gypsies" and how they must be stopped. Frollo emphasies how important it is to stick to their mission (Rest And Recreation Part II). They head off to the Festival of Fools.

Quasimodo attends the Feastival of Fools, and is confused and curious at the same time. He accidentally trips into Esmeralda's dressing room. Esmeralda helps Quasimdo and escorts him out of her dressing room. She kindly reminds him to next time to be more careful and compliments him on his "mask" (not knowing that it is his acutal face). Judge Frollo and Captain Gringoire arrive at the festival and Clopin introduces Esmeralda to the crowd (Topsy Tuvry Part I). Esmeralda appears in a red dress dancing with catching the hearts of Phoebus, Quasimodo and even Frollo (Rhythm of The Tambourine). Esmeralda continues to dance erotically and heads to Judge Frollo and teases him and gives him her handkerchief (Esmeralda's Dance). Esmeralda changes back into her normal dress, with her and Djali encouraging Quasimodo to "join the competion". They attempt to take off his mask until they realize that it's his face. The public is surprised and Frollo is shocked that Quasimodo decided to disobey him. Clopin calms the public down and Quasimodo is crowned the King of Fools and is celebrated by the crowd (Topsy Turvy Part II).

Judge Frollo is furious that Quasimodo is being celebrated and is concerned that Quasimodo may catch onto his lies. The judge orders Jacques and Tristan to throw Rocks at Quasimodo and encourages the crowd to continue to torture Quasimodo. The hunchback begs his master to help him. The Judge turns away as punishment for disobeying him. Phoebus requests permission to stop the cruelty. Frollo tells him that a lesson needs to be learned. Esmeralda decides to free Quasimodo, but Djali tries to talk her out of it. Esmeralda defies Djali and decides to comfort Quasimodo and apologizes to him. Esmeralda give him water to drink. Judge Frollo demands Esmeralda to get off the pillory. Esmeralda openly defies the Judge and frees Quasimodo. She calls out Frollo for his lies and hypocrisy and throws the crown at Frollo and his guards. Judge Frollo orders Captain Gringoire to arrest the gypsy girl. Esmeralda and Djali use Witchcraft and escape Frollo and his goons. Judge Frollo scolds Quasimodo for disobeying him and lies to him about the world being cruel and wicked and commands him to go back to "his sanctuary" with Esmeralda and Djali eavesdropping on them feeling sorry for the Hunchback (Sanctuary II).

Esmeradla and Djali sneak into the Notre Dame cathedral. Djali scolds Esmeralda for "not minding her own buisness". Esmeralda fires backs at her by saying she couldn't stand by there and let Quasimodo be tortured. She explains to her that she's seen nothing but cruetly (Cruelty and Heartlessness). Captain Phoebus Gringoire pursues them and gets into a flirtatious fight with Esmeralda. Esmeralda beats the Captain fairly easily. Djali gloats by claiming "he got his ass kicked by a woman". Phoebus tries to introduce himself and assures the two gypsies that he is not out to arrest them. He also reminds them that he can't arrest because they have sanctuary. Esmeralda and Djali appreciate the Gringoire is nothing like the other soldiers. Judge Frollo and his guards enter the church and attempt to arrest the gypsies. Phoebus tells Frollo that he can't arrest them because they claimed sanctuary. The Archdeacon stops the Judge from defying the laws of sanctuary. The soldiers exit the cathedral and Frollo pretends to leave. Judge Frollo sneaks up on Esmeralda and grabs her butt and sniffs her hair. Esmeralda breaks free and punches Frollo in the mouth, causing the Judge to cough out blood. Frollo wipes the blood off his mouth. Frollo walks out of the sanctuary trapping Esmeralda inside the cathedral. By having her arrested if she decides to leave. Esmerald and Djali wonder why "they treat" people who are different and The Archdeacon encourages them to ask god to help. Esmeralda gives a prayer to help her people and outcasts a like to be treated as equals (God Help The Outcasts).

Esmeralda notices Quasimodo and follows him. Djali catches up to them. They enter Quasimodo's room and are impressed with decorations. Esmeralda apologizes to him for allowing him to be tortured at the festival. Quasimodo gives Esmerald and Djali a tour of his home and show them the top of the Bell Tower. The gypsies are in awe at the veiw of Paris, The Gargoyles try to convince Quasimodo to express his feelings toward Esmeralda (Top of The World). Quasimodo helps the two gypsies escape the cathedral. Esmeralda thanks him gives a kiss on the cheek.

Quasimodo heads back to the Cathedral and encounters Captain Phoebus and is wonder where Esmeralda went. Given that Gringoire is a soldier, he believes he is there to arrest Esmeralda and Qausimodo attacks him. He than realizes that Phoebus only trapped in her the cathedral in order to save her. Gringoire tells the The Hunchback that Esmeralda is lucky to have a friend like you. Quasimodo than begins to question if Frollo is lying to him about the world being cruel, givent that things were going fine until the soldiers started the torture at the festival and that Esmeralda, Djali and Phoebus showed him kindness. The Gargoyles congratulate him for befriend him and try to tell him that Esmeralda has romantic feelings for him (A Guy Like You). Judge Frollo is riding on his horse heading his way back to the palace of justice and hears whispering voices saying Esmeralda coming from an abandoned Tavern. Frollo investigates the abandoned tavern. The Judge sees ghost like hallucinations of Esmeralda flirting with him. One of them trips Frollo and steps on his head. Judge Frollo attempts to get the gypsy off of him but realizes the hallucinations have ghost like abilities. Frollo gets up and puts his judge hat back on and than draws his sword. The Esmeralda hallucinations to offer him wine and torture and seduce the Judge, causing Frollo slowly descending into lustful feelings for Esmeralda (The Tavern Song (Thai Mol Pyias)).

Quasimodo feels confidant and idolizes Esmeralda. He begins to grow feelings for Esmeralda and views her as nothing but an angel (Heaven's Light). Judge Frollo himself begins to realize his lustful feelings for Esmeralda and wishes to be free of them to escape eternal damnation (Hellfire). He soon learns of Esmeralda's escape and declares martial art and instigates a vicious manhunt for her, which involves burning down countless houses in his path.

The Judge orders Phoebus to burn down the miller's house. They all of a sudden hear the voice of Esmeralda. Phoebus defies Judge Frollo. Frollo appoints Lietuenant Jacques as the new Captain and orders Gringoire executed for treason. Phoebus than fights the guards and Esmeralda helps him escape. Quasimodo sees the fire and smoke throughout the city and worries for Esmeralda. Djali is searching throughout burning Paris searching for Esmeralda. Frollo begins to have flashbacks of the Esmeralda hallucinations and gets back on his horse. Phoebus tries to escape, an arrow hits him and falls into the water. Esmeralda and Phoebus keep up with Djali and escape into the burning city of Paris (Esmeralda).

Judge Frollo continues his ruthless manhunt for Esmeralda. Innocent Parisians and gypsies alike are being killed and tortured left and right. Esmeralda, Djali and Phoebus head to the Notre Dame cathedral for sanctuary. Frollo beheads an innocent person and gets back on his horse (City Under Siege).

Quasimodo watches the burning of Paris with his three imaginary Gargoyle friends concerned for Esmeralda's safety. Victor, Hugo and Charles try his best their best to assure him that Esmeralda will be fine and that he has nothing to worry about. Judge Frollo, Captain Jacques and Lietuenant Tristan are still on searching for Esmeralda. Frollo suspects that Quasimodo helped Esmeralda escaped from the cathedral.

Esmeralda returns to the cathedral and Quasimodo is glad to see her safe. Esmeralda and Djali ask him to hide Phoebus. Quasimodo agrees. Esmeralda tries to heal Gringoire from his injuries. Phoebus thanks Esmeralda for saving him and the two kiss. Quasimodo notices Esmeralda kissing Gringoire and this breaks Quasimodo's heart (Heaven's Light Reprise). Djali sees Judge Frollo and his soldiers on his way back to the cathedral. Djali warns them that Frollo is on his way. Quasimodo hides Phoebus and escorts the gypsies out of the cathedral.

Judge Frollo arrives back to Quasimodo's home and shows him fake kindness. Frollo discovers that Quasimodo helped Esmeralda escaped and flips out at him. The Judge gives the Hunchback a fake apology and blames Esmeralda for "seducing" him and tells him that he knows where the court of miracles is and that he will attack at dawn with 1,000 men. Gringoire gets up and tells Quasimodo that they have to find The Court of Miracles before Judge Frollo gets there. Quasimodo refuses to go. Phoebus tries to talk Quasimodo into coming by reminding him that she saved him from the festival, and saved Phoebus from dying and that they owe it to her. Quasimodo replies that Frollo is his master and that he'll only make things worse. Phoebus walks outside. The Gargoyles give Quasimodo a disappointed look. He tells them that Esmeralda has found her "knight and shining armor" and that it's pointless to save her. Quasimodo looks as the map Esmeralda gave to him and think about what Phoebus told him. Quasimodo decides to help Gringoire and they use the map to locate The Court of Miracles. Judge Frollo and his soldiers are still hunting down Esmeralda, Quasimodo and Phoebus Luckily sneak past them (City Under Siege Reprise).

Quasimodo and Gringoire enter the catacombs of Paris, where they notice skeletons of deceased people. They are ambushed by Clopin and the gypsies. They tie Quasimodo and Phoebus and sentence them to hang (The Court of Miracles). Luckily Esmeralda and Djali save them from nearly being killed. Phoebus tells them that Judge Frollo knows where they're located and will attack at dawn. Esmeralda and Djali thank Gringoire and Quasimodo for coming to warn them. Out of nowhere Frollo and his soldiers, arrest Esmeralda, Djali and Phoebus and orders them to keep Quasimodo chained at the Bell Tower. Quasimodo his chained at the bell tower with his three Gargoyle friends. They try to encourage him to break free and save Esmeralda. Quasimodo begins to lose faith in humanity and wishes he were made of stone (Made of Stone). Esmeralda and Djali are in their prison cell. Djali is shocked and devastated the Esmeralda is giving up and is willing to die a firey death. Djali leans on Esmeralda and cries on her. Esmeralda tries to comfort her and tells her that the world will become a better place someday (Someday).

Esmeralda is being tied to a stake and is sentenced to be burned at the stake outside the square of Notre Dame. The Archdeacon tries to stop Esmeralda's execution, but his halted by Frollo's soldiers. Judge Frollo offers Esmeralda to chose him or the fire. Esmeralda spits in Frollo's face and prepares to burn her at the stake. Quasimodo grabs a rope and rescues Esmeralda, and yells sanctuary. Minister Frollo orders his guards to storm the Cathedral. Quasimodo carries Esmeralda's body and lays her down on a bed. Phoebus and Djali break free and rallies the Parisans and Gypsies to fight back. The battle between the resitance and Frollo's army ensues. Quasimodo fights of Frollo's guards. He pushes Captain Jacques and Lietuenant Tristan off of the bell tower causing them to fall to their deaths. Quasimodo pours hot molten lead throught the rough tops killing countless soliders and nearly killing Minsiter Frollo.

Judge Frollo manages to break into the cathedral. The Archdeacon tries to stop the Judge from entering the cathedral, but the Minister pushes the Archdeacon to the ground and locks the door behind him. Quasimodo goes to tell Esmeralda the good news. He notices that she hasn't been awake believes Esmeralda to be dead and mourns her apparent death. Frollo attempts to stab Quasimodo with his dagger, than Quasimodo pushes him to the ground. Quasimodo calls out Frollo for lying to him for twenty years. Esmeralda wakes up and revealed to be alive. Frollo is extremely pissed off and Quasimodo rushes to her defense and fight between Quasimodo and Frollo begins. Frollo taunts Quasi revealing that he killed his gypsy mother (Gudule) and Quasimodo becomes enraged and brutally beats up Frollo and stangles him nearly killing Frollo. Frollo grabs his dagger and slahes Quasi's chest and arm. Frollo snarls and wipes the blood off of his mouth and slashes his dagger at Quasimodo. Quasimodo jumps on the ledge on the ledge of the Cathedral. Frollo uses his cloak to blind him. Judge Frollo and Quasimodo both lose their balance. Esmeralda rushes to save Quasimodo and jumps on the ledge of the cathedral and grabs Quasi's hand. Frollo lands on a flat Gargoyle statue. Frollo climbs back on the ledge where Esmeralda is standing and attempts to kill Quasimodo with his sword. Esmeralda (in order to protect Quasimodo) kicks Judge Frollo causing him to fall to his death, landing on the ground and coughs blood out of his mouth with spirit going to hell and dies (The Wicked Shall Not Go Unpunished). Esmeralda rescues Quasimodo. Djali meets up with and helps Esmeralda heal Quasi's scars. They meet up with Phoebus and The Archdeacon. Esmeralda, Phoebus, Quasimodo and Djali are seen as heroes for ending Frollo's tyranny (Someday Reprise). Clopin than comes back to remind the audience what makes a "monster and what makes a man" (Bells of Notre Dame Reprise).

Alternate Ending
Judge Frollo manages to break into the cathedral. The Archdeacon tries to stop the Judge from entering the cathedral, but the Minister pushes the Archdeacon to the ground and locks the door behind him. Quasimodo goes to tell Esmeralda the good news. He notices that she hasn't been awake believes Esmeralda to be dead and mourns her apparent death. Judge Frollo enters the room and pretends to comfort him. Frollo pulls out his dagger stabs Quasimodo in the back. Esmeralda regains consciousness grabs her dagger and stabs Judge Frollo in the heart. Frollo's body is about to fall on Esmeralda. Esmeralda leans back against the wall and kicks Frollo's weak body to the ground and Frollo dies (The Wicked Shall Not Go Unpunished). Djali arrives to meet up with Esmeralda and Quasimodo. Djali is shocked to see Frollo's corpse on the ground. Esmeralda and Djali attempt to heal Quasimodo. Quasimodo wakes up for a brief moment and thanks Esmeralda for and will never forget her in heaven. Quasimodo dies in Esmeralda's arms. Esmeralda feels guilty and not only feels responsible for Quasimodo's death but also feels resposible for the countless people that died during Frollo's manhunt for Esmeralda. Citizens are cheering at first because Judge Frollo died. Then Esmeralda carries Quasimodo's corpse with Djali at her side. Phoebus, The Archdeacon, Parisians and the Gypsies are heartbroken to see Quasimodo dead. A funeral is held for Quasimodo and he becomes martyr (The World Is Cruel). Quasi's spirit goes to heaven and is reunited with his gypsy mother Gudule and his three imaginary Gargoyle friends. The actions of Esmeralda, Gringoire and Djali inspire the people of Paris to change Society for the better (Someday Reprise). Clopin than comes back to remind the audience what makes a "monster and what makes a man" (Bells of Notre Dame Reprise).

Songs
Olim - Choir.

Bells of Notre Dame - Clopin/Judge Claude Frollo/The Archdeacon/Choir.

Out There Part I - Quasimodo/Judge Claude Frollo.

Sanctuary I - Judge Claude Frollo/The Gargoyles.

Out There Part II - Quasimodo.

Rest And Recreation Part I - Captain Phoebus Gringoire.

Rest And Recreation Part II - Captain Phoebus Gringoire/Judge Claude Frollo.

Topsy Turvy Part I - Clopin/Gypsies/Parisians.

Rhythm of The Tambourine - Esmeralda.

Topsy Turvy Part II - Clopin/Gypsies/Parisians.

Sanctuary II - Judge Claude Frollo/Quasimodo.

Cruelty And Heartlessness - Esmeralda.

God Help The Outcasts - Esmeralda.

Top of The World - Esmeralda/Quasimodo/Djali/The Gargoyles.

A Guy Like You - The Gargoyles/Quasimodo.

The Tavern Song (Thai Mol Pyias) - Esmeralda Hallucinations/Judge Claude Frollo.

Heaven's Light - Quasimodo.

Hellfire - Judge Claude Frollo.

Martial Law - Judge Claude Frollo.

Esmeralda - Esmeralda (Briefly)/Phoebus Gringoire (Briefly)/Judge Claude Frollo/Soldiers/Quasimodo/Djali/The Archdeacon.

City Under Siege - Clopin/Parisians/Gypsies.

Heaven's Light Reprise - Quasimodo.

Esmeralda Reprise/Sanctuary III - Judge Claude Frollo.

City Under Siege Reprise - Judge Claude Frollo/Soldiers.

The Court of Miracles - Clopin/Gypsies.

Made of Stone - Quasimodo/The Gargoyles.

Someday - Esmeralda/Djali.

Esmeralda's Execution - Choir/Phoebus Gringoire (Briefly)/Djali (Briefly).

The Wicked Shall Not Go Unpunished - The Gargoyles/Choir.

Someday Reprise - Esmeralda/Quasimodo/Phoebus/Djali/The Archdeacon/Parisians/Gypsies.

Bells of Notre Dame Reprise - Clopin.

The Wicked Shall Not Go Unpunished (Alternate Ending Version) - Choir.

The World Is Cruel (Alternate Ending) - Djali/The Archdeacon/Parisians.

Someday Reprise (Alternate Ending Version) - Esmeralda/Phoebus Gringoire/Djali/The Archdeacon/Parisians.

Bells of Notre Dame Reprise (Alternate Ending Version) - Clopin.

Hellfire (Heavy Metal Version) - Ozzy Osbourne.