Disney is BACK!

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2012)

When was the last time we got a Disney Princess we loved so much? Repunzel in Disney's Tangled is the newest and by god she's awesome! With this story Disney added a new twist to a classic tale without losing sight of the endearing story that young girls loved so much. And they utilized it in a way so that boys aren't left out. I know so many boys and men who love this movie. There is just something in the characters that speak out to the audience and pulls you in. Flynn Rider (or Eugene) is the lovable thief who steals Rapunzel's heart when he helps her fulfill her dream. And Rapunzel is the quirky, innocent shut in who comes out of her shell and opens her heart to all the wonders of the world and all of the wonders of love when she gains Flynn's love in exchange for her own. The animation is startlingly colorful and superb. Disney went with the computer animation, against its usual hand drawn animations for a Princess tale, but for the story they provided you find that it works well, hell, maybe even better than the hand drawings would have. For the characters who are very "Chibi" like, they emit real human faults and feelings. Their facial expressions just kill you as you see the pain, excitement, joy, love and regret in their eyes. The songs are good catchy tunes, sure to echo in your mind long after the movie has ended. And the villainy is terrific. Mother Gothel is one of the greatest Disney villains ever created. She not only steals the baby princess but raises her and then still has no qualms about hurting her physically and mentally. She never got all mushy and redeeming, she knew what she wanted and how to get it and she stood evil until the end, a good trait in any bad guy. Tangled may be the equivalent to Disney's The Little Mermaid because, just like back in the 80s the world had just about given up on Disney, but after seeing this movie, you will be a believer again.