{"id":40935,"date":"2015-08-11T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=40935"},"modified":"2022-02-05T23:40:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T04:40:42","slug":"movie-review-tangled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/movie-review-tangled\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Review: Tangled"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tangled<\/a><\/p>\n

DVD Cover Copyright Disney<\/em><\/p>\n

It is golden anniversary time! Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale \u201cRapunzel,\u201d Tangled<\/em> was theatrically released on November 24, 2010 as the fiftieth full length animated feature in Disney history, an occasion acknowledged through the Walt Disney Animation Studios card prior to the movie.<\/p>\n

At 100 minutes in length, Tangled <\/em>was Disney\u2019s longest animated feature since Fantasia <\/em>(1940), which clocked in at 126 minutes.<\/p>\n

Lead up<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tangled <\/em>was the brainchild of Disney animator Glen Keane, who created Ariel in The Little Mermaid <\/em>(1989) and the Beast in Beauty and the Beast <\/em>(1991). (1)<\/p>\n

Keane\u2019s concept, originally entitled \u201cRapunzel Unbraided,\u201d was approved in February 2003 with the caveat that the film be computer animated. Keane was initially infuriated at the proposed departure from hand-drawn animation but acquiesced upon encouragement from then-Disney Animation President David Stanton. (2) Keane, however, suffered a heart attack and was unable to direct the film; his role was filled by the duo of Byron Howard and Nathan Greno. (3)<\/p>\n

Disney Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter exuded much enthusiasm for Tanged<\/em> prior to its release. Lasseter said, \u201cThis film is as good as a Pixar film, but it\u2019s classic Disney, and I love that: heart, humor, beauty, music, wonderment, the love story. Some people believe audiences today have grown past what is classic Disney storytelling, that they have become too cynical for it. I will never believe that.\u201d (4)<\/p>\n

Disney took a pair of gambles in marketing its new feature. As the mediocre box office performance of The Princess and the Frog <\/em>(2009) was believed to be caused by that film\u2019s obvious princess story not appealing to boys, Disney changed the name of its upcoming film from the overt \u201cRapunzel\u201d to the covert \u201cTangled\u201d and deemphasized the film\u2019s significant musical element. Concerning the latter decision, Lasseter said, \u201cI didn\u2019t want people to rush to categorize it\u2014\u2018Oh, that\u2019s one of those Disney musicals.\u2019\u201d (5)<\/p>\n

Coupled with strong critical reviews, these decisions contributed to a successful theatrical run for Tangled<\/em>. (6)<\/p>\n

Plot Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long ago in the Kingdom of Corona, the King and Queen bore a beautiful baby daughter, whose birth culminated a tumultuous yet glorious period. The Queen nearly died during pregnancy and was saved only by the powers of a magical golden flower, which descended from the heavens centuries earlier. In any event, the baby and the Queen are now healthy, so all is good; right? Well, not so much. You see, an evil woman named Mother Gothel had obtained a monopoly on the magic flower such as to survive for hundreds of years, an invincibility that is imperiled when the royal family takes the flower. Fortunately for Gothel, the flower\u2019s magic has infiltrated the soul of the Princess, and our antagonist successfully kidnaps the newborn in the middle of the night to regain her magical monopoly.<\/p>\n

For eighteen years, Gothel raises the baby, called Rapunzel, as her own child. Gothel treats the girl well superficially, but, fearing the loss of the magic hidden inside Rapunzel, the old lady denounces the outside world and forbids her \u201cdaughter\u201d from leaving her bedroom tower.<\/p>\n

Then, spontaneously, on the eve of Rapunzel\u2019s eighteenth birthday, a wanted man named Flynn Rider climbs into the teen\u2019s bedroom. The fugitive agrees to grant Rapunzel the one thing she wants for her birthday, a trip to the palace to see the annual unleashing of lanterns.<\/p>\n

By leaving the tower, Rapunzel has taken a giant leap forward. Has Gothel permanently lost control of Rapunzel?<\/p>\n

Gothel<\/strong><\/p>\n

A complex personality makes Gothel one of Disney\u2019s greatest villains. Whereas some Disney antagonists, such as Lady Tremaine from Cinderella <\/em>(1950), are overtly cruel, Gothel masks her evilness beneath a fake kindness. By pretending to care for Rapunzel, Gothel convinces the girl of true love, a sentiment not actually possessed by the old lady.<\/p>\n

Though Rapunzel is deceived by Gothel, the latter\u2019s cruelty is obvious to the audience, making one hate her that much more.<\/p>\n

Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n

One key theme of Tangled <\/em>is the superficiality of mankind. People often try to act like someone they are not in order to attain popularity. Below the surface, Flynn Rider is the alter ego of a kindhearted young man named Eugene Fitzherbert, while Mother Gothel is a cold and calculating witch.<\/p>\n

On a related note, Flynn Rider loves Rapunzel for her heart, not her hair. She is just as wonderful to him as a brunette because she is a good person.<\/p>\n

Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exciting moments are incorporated throughout Tangled<\/em>. Such scenes include chases, sword fights, and a catastrophic dam rupture.<\/p>\n

Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tangled<\/em>\u2019s score was composed by Disney legend Alan Menken, who previously composed the music for The Little Mermaid<\/em>, Beauty and the Beast<\/em>, Aladdin <\/em>(1992), Pocahontas <\/em>(1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame <\/em>(1996), Hercules <\/em>(1997), and Home on the Range <\/em>(2004).<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, I think Tangled <\/em>is Menken\u2019s weakest effort with Disney. The numbers are, with the exception of \u201cIncantation Song,\u201d largely forgettable. \u201cIncantation Song,\u201d which Gothel and Rapunzel sing while utilizing the magic flower\u2019s power, is incredibly beautiful in its short doses. Its incorporation when Rapunzel heals Flynn Rider\u2019s hand contributes to one of the most heartwarming moments in Disney history.<\/p>\n

Humor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flynn Rider exudes bluntness, and he is horrified by his appearance on wanted posters. Indeed, his nose is inaccurate. Darn artists!<\/p>\n

Rapunzel excels at many endeavors, including art, astronomy, music, horse training, and hitting intruders in the head with frying pans.<\/p>\n

A pair of animals, Maximus the horse and Pascal the chameleon, provides comic relief. Maximus would make a good solider.<\/p>\n

Relationship to Other Disney Films<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gothel is similar to Judge Claude Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame <\/em>in that she feigns kindness and exudes a hatred of the outside world such as to coerce a child to remain in a tower. Additionally, Flynn Rider\u2019s appearance and personality remind me of Notre Dame<\/em>\u2019s Pheobus.<\/p>\n

A kidnapping of a baby also occurs in Hercules<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Like the title character from Robin Hood <\/em>(1973), Flynn Rider is wanted by the government.<\/p>\n

Flynn Rider swings through the wilderness like the title character from Tarzan <\/em>(1999).<\/p>\n

In the Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part of Fantasyland at Walt Disney World\u2019s Magic Kingdom is themed after Tangled<\/em>. This locale functions as a rest area and features the tower from the movie. For what it is worth, the bathrooms in this area are arguably the most beautifully themed at Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n

\"Tangled<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo Copyright Liliane Opsomer<\/em><\/p>\n

Guests at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park in California can interact with Rapunzel throughout the day at \u201cPrincess Fairytale Hall\u201d and \u201cFantasy Faire,\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n

Overall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its mediocre soundtrack notwithstanding, Tangled <\/em>is a great movie with an engaging story. You may well cry at points. I did.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Holson, L. (2005, September 18). Has the Sky Stopped Falling at Disney?: Goodbye, Pencils. Hello, Computers. A Studio Reanimates. New York Times<\/em>, p. B1. Retrieved July 12, 2015, from http:\/\/0-search.proquest.com.alpha1.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/docview\/93038254?accountid=35174<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Ibid., p. B10.<\/p>\n

3) Barnes, B. (2010, November 21). Disney Ties Lots of Hopes To Lots of Hair: [Arts and Leisure Desk]. New York Times<\/em>, p. AR.8. Retrieved July 12, 2015, from http:\/\/0-search.proquest.com.alpha1.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/docview\/807554876?accountid=35174<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Ibid.<\/p>\n

5) Ibid.<\/p>\n

6) Barnes, B. (2010, November 29). Disney Spins ‘Tangled’ Hair Into Box-Office Gold: [Brief]. New York Times<\/em>, p. C.3. Retrieved July 12, 2015, from http:\/\/0-search.proquest.com.alpha1.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/docview\/814455252?accountid=35174<\/a><\/p>\n

What do you think of Tangled? Let me know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n

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