IMO: Best Animated Movie in nearly 20 years

Rating: 9/10 (24 April 2011)

This is probably the best animated film since Finding Nemo, and I would say the best Disney movie since Aladdin. They really hit it out of the park with this one. It'a simple story, but the characters make it lots of fun to watch. Of course, the animation is incredible, both in how detailed and appealing, but also the style of design. I especially like the storybook settings like the Snuggly Duckling and the streets of the kingdom. The songs are fine, although I don't see the soundtrack as being one of the strong points. Rapunzel and Flynn are the main reason to watch, and supporting characters like Maximus and Mother Gothel add a lot as well. As a villain, Mother Gothel is one of the more complicated Disney characters; she's clearly evil, but at the same time, acts as a mother for Rapunzel. When the movie was over, I had some confusion about her motivations, which makes me wonder if younger viewers will be clear about her either.