Disney released this latest "princess" movie dubbed Tangled, or in the case of Asia, Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale to celebrate its 50th animated feature.It has been quite long since I last watched a new princess movie. I mean, I didn't manage to catch The Princess and the Frog in 2009.
Tangled/Rapunzel is certainly a keeper.
The storyline has been changed and yet, strangely, I don't feel insulted. Rapunzel is one of the beloved fairy tales where the princess and the prince lived happily ever after. However, there is no prince in this remake and Rapunzel is so much cooler in here.The plot has not been mangled till it lost the magic .
The animations is so awesome and detailed! I love the lusciousness of Rapunzel's hair and the 3D effects are pretty well-done. It is said that this film incorporated CGI with the old hand-drawn Disney Classic feel.
Although some people have mentioned that the songs are not as powerful as those in Beauty and the Beast or Pocahontas, I think that the soundtrack is one of the beautiful parts in this movie.
Mandy Moore has captured her role as Rapunzel perfectly with her delightful voice and singing. Zach Levi has also scored well as Flynn. Maximus and Parscal are too adorable, even if they do not speak.
I guess what appeals me is the new story-telling and the generally feel-good effect you felt. Though when they are singing "I see the light", my eyes do get a little teary. What can I say? Even fairy tales are capable of reducing me to tears.
UP has captured emotions brilliantly. Wall-E and How to Train Your Dragon break boundaries in the animation industry. These films received raving reviews and their soundtracks surpass expectations.
Tangled is definitely high up on the list of must-watch animated films. It just delights a person.
I cannot believed that Disney is thinking of doing the unmentionable - to stop making princess movies for the time being. That is preposterous, as echoed by many fans from all ages. We grow up with Disney classics, even those who are older now. Disney's princess movies are almost like one of its trademarks, just like Mickey Mouse.
The early movies of my life consist of animations and fairy tales. I hope that Disney will not forsake their legacy.
