Grab the Pantene Pro-V leave-in conditioner and get tangled in this wonderful Disney movie

Rating: 8/10 (6 December 2010)

Can you believe it? Disney has reached it's 50th animated film and what way to celebrate a wonderful magical company but with another princess story. We've had the pleasure of adding Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast to the magnificent list of best animated movies of all time despite all virtually having the same story. The reason being is because even though they were all the same story, they all had something different to offer with animation, songs, characters and along with other Disney classics like The Lion King, Aladdin or The Jungle Book(you know there's more titles of course) we've always opened our hearts to these classic stories. Disney takes on an old fairytale of Rapunzel and what way to celebrate but with CGI animation, again. Tangled is a very good film but it's not the instant classic that Disney needed. Don't get me wrong, I loved the movie, it's got great animation, lots of humor and very lovable characters.
One night, Gothel, an evil selfish old lady kidnaps Princess Rapunzel who has magic gold hair that can keep Gothel looking young and living forever; she isolates the princess in a tower as her own daughter. Eighteen years later, Rapunzel tells Gothel that she wishes to see the floating lights that appear on her birthday every year, but Gothel rejects her by telling Rapunzel that the world is a dangerous place. Meanwhile, the thief Flynn Rider and his twin thugs heist the tiara of the missing princess from the castle. As they flee, Flynn abandons the twins, allowing the pursuing castle guards to capture them. Flynn happens upon Rapunzel's tower to hide in, only to be held captive by Rapunzel and her pet chameleon, Pascal. Rapunzel bargains with Flynn that if he escorts her to the lights and back, she will return the tiara; Flynn agrees. But as they go into the city, Rapunzel starts to feel something familiar as everyone talks about the lost princess that was stolen years ago.
I guess for Disney's 50th animated picture I wanted a little more, look at me, I'm talking like the Disney princess almost singing how I want more. The songs were not too catchy, except for the dream song at the bar, that was very humorous and a good time to watch. Another thing I liked about the film is that it seems like a lot of animated films are relying too much on pop culture for humor and can be too trendy at times, I like that we went back to the old fairy tale. However, couldn't we have done hand drawn animation? I miss that a lot, it has this certain charm and felt like the animators took the time and effort, I know that CGI animation is cheaper and faster, so it can make an audience member feel a little cheated. I also know that 3D is big, but again why always go with trendy? This isn't what Walt Disney intended with his company I'm sure. But still would I recommend Tangled? Absolutely, and I can't wait for the DVD to add to my Disney collection, this was a terrific film for the whole family to enjoy. After all, it has a horse that makes Dirty Harry look like Barney and I feel bad for that chameleon who I guess should have stolen the show but lets face it, that horse deserves a spin off sequel now. Disney, let's get Max his own movie! Well, I hope that Disney takes my tip about the hand drawn animation, let's go back to the good old days.
8/10