Disney once again has proven its spot in Hollywood stardom with Tangled. Unlike its predecessors (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and the 90’s renaissance Aladin, Beauty and the Beast, and more), Disney’s structure of Grimm Brother’s Rapunzelculminated the film with “coming to age”, “right of passage” tenor as its core. Though, at some point, I see the plot similar to Little Mermaid--heroine’s thirst for the outside world and ultimately disobeyed her father’s wish. However, Tangled, illustrated a more true-to-life experience to that of a teenager undergoing young adolescence period; not to mention, Rapunzel is indeed human; and not half-man half-fish heroine; therefore, audience can relate easily. More so, brilliantly, a wise critic even personified "Rapunzel" to that of Aung San Suu Kyi which i find absolutely wise and creative.
The story started when the beloved ,pregnant, Queen got illed; and the only thing that can rescue her from the near death situation is the magical plant-- hidden and protected by Gothel, a vicious witch who was obssessed with eternal youth. Nonetheless, the magical plant was given to the Queen, and she gave birth to a beautiful, golden haired princess, and named her Rapunzel.
Of course, like most Disney movies, the witch or a villain has to stir some drama to the story. The angry, megalomaniac, witch stole the princess; hid her at the top of the tower; raised her; injected growing Rapunzel with lies about the outside world to infuse fear; and kept Rapunzel’s hair grew, reaching 70 feet long--the only thing that keeps Gothel’s eternal youth.
While Gothel was away, a rouged, yet handsome stranger, Flynn Ryder, stumbled in the heart of the forest; facilitated Rapunzel ‘s escape; introduced her to the world she curiously admired from her window; and eventually fell in love with each other—a classic Disney movie theme.
Song writers and lyricists, Allan Menken and Glenn Slater, successfully collaborated and created songs for Tangled that Oscar Awards cannot just ignore coming 2011 awards night. More so, I bet Tangled will be turned into another musical broadway sensation like “The Lion King”, “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid”; especially, the characters capable of talking in the film are all humans.
The best part of the movie for me was the nocturnal flying lantern scene; where the young couple were being engulfed by numerous, colorful, and enchanting floating lanterns in the middle of the lake/sea while Disney’s original ballad song “ I See the Light “ was being played. For me, this was the pinnacle of the virtual pallete of the film.
Though there were some disconnect in the film,--the dialogue of “Hey , Blondie” in times of Medieval Period-- Overall, Disney’s attempt to mix modern and traditional themes was indeed a success. Flynn Ryder, who epitomized Robin Hood was another wise twist in the film. Not only that Robin Hood a.k.a. Flynn Ryder stole money from the rich, but also stole Rapunzel’s heart and virginity. What a wise thief! For this film I give 3 ½ stars.
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