A film to watch again and again.

Rating: 10/10 (26 March 2017)

This film is wonderful on many different levels. I encourage anyone seeing this film to explore its back story, for its creation is a result not only of the skill of the Disney team, but of history and circumstance. I will comment on what makes it very good, and then what makes it truly amazing.
What makes it very good:
1. It's a tight story with plenty of conflict. Rapunzel has much to overcome to reach both her stated and unstated goals.
2. A luscious overall look - Inspired by a French painting by Fragonard.
3. A beautiful musical score. It's true that you won't remember the songs like you might from "The Lion King", but they are still excellent and always pertinent to the story. The underscore is fabulous.
4. The direction of Nathan Greno and Byron Howard.
5. The casting of characters.
6. A satisfying ending.
What makes it amazing:
1. The blending of 2D and 3D animation, led by the legendary Glen Keane, which leads to...
2. Rapunzel. A great movie, like a great book, is about emotions. Through the skill of the animators, we are continually shown the emotions of our blonde protagonist - this is what will lead you to watch the film again and again. In the remarkable campfire sequence, we feel Rapunzel's fear of being judged by Eugene, joy of Eugene's interest in her, protectiveness of her hair, confusion brought about by Gothel's emotional manipulation, fear of judgment once again, despair over not knowing what to do, and finally the irrepressible spirit that is her trademark. All this in just a few minutes of film.
I highly recommend this movie.