Cute Movie, With a Twist!

Rating: 8/10 (11 January 2011)

A take on the Rapanzel tale. If you read fairy tales as a child. You see that, the prince rescues the damsel in distress. Well this girl acts anything BUT one.
Rapanzel, the main protagonist, voiced by Mandy Moore who also sings. Is locked away in the castle by her "mom," named Gothel, who is the main antagonist. Who is longing to see the outside world despite warnings from her "mom" that, the world is cruel and full of cruel people. She wants her daughter to believe. But that isn't the real reason why, as you will see.
Of course, it wouldn't be Rapanze without her long hair. Which has magical powers. That helps to heal people, among other things. For also her hair helps Gothel be young and vibrant! She stays in the tower for eighteen years and on her eighteenth birthday, she asks to venture out but again, to nobody's surprise, she is yet denied.
Meanwhile a thief, who takes the name of Flynn Rider but that isn't his real name. As you will see what his real name is and how he took that nickname if you see the movie. Steals a tiara from the castle, among many other things he has stolen from the castle. BTW, the castle also plays a huge part in the movie. Not just while he steals things.
The thief(voiced by Chuck's Zachary Levi), comes across the tower where Rapanzel has been for all of her life. Climbs up there as a place to hide. Only to be knocked out and tied. Rapanzel makes a deal with him. To show her the outside world, and she will give him back the tiara. Untying him, he reluctantly agrees.
Despite feeling guilt, but feeling free she has now seen the outside world. She and Flynn enter a tavern despite some trouble from some rough thugs, some were trapped allowing Flynn to escape along his many misadventures. And seek revenge on him for the things that he has done against them, like going back on his promises to helping them. In order to help himself escape.
But her singer and jubilant attitude calms the mood and people down. But low and behold, Gothel is after her. After finding out she isn't at her tower. And with the help from the two thugs that were with Flynn over the tiara. And want revenge on him.
Meanwhile, the two begin to know one another. And of course, fall in love. But those hindrances could break them up. Will Rapanzel and Flynn's love friendship and love stay true and keep them together? Or will Gothel's secret about needing Rapanze's hair, along with the castle trying to capture Flynn. Plus, possibly having ties to Rapanzel possibly, keep them apart.
It is a good movie. Very cute. As well as a good love story. With wit and charm. It has a twist to it. Not like the original Rapanzel story you have come to know and love. But you will love it!