Very good movie. One of my favorites from Disney.
Awesome movie!! One of my favourites! :)
[5.3/10] I think I’ve taken for granted how excellent the animation and music is in nearly every Disney animated film, even the lesser lights. For every Disney film that didn’t leave a big impression on me because of story or character, I usually almost reflexively acclimate to there being some damn good musical numbers and animation that has wowed me so many times that I don’t even think about it anymore.
Then, a movie like Tangled comes along, and the animation and design work is choppy and inconsistent, and the songs vary from decent enough to forgettable, and you realize how much even the mildest films in the Disney canon tend to have redeeming elements even when their story or characters are otherwise not much to write home about.
Now I want to be fair to a film made in 2010, in a relatively nascent homegrown animation division, even if it doesn't match Disney’s standards in hand-drawn animation. But on the other hand, Disney had its partnership with Pixar that proved, in contemporary films like WALL-E, Up, and Toy Story 3 that you could do beautiful things with computer animation, which makes me hesitant to give Tangled a pass.
In brief, its characters look like sentient barbie dolls rather than real people or more exaggerated cartoon characters, which is a hindrance from the get go. A number of the movements in the film are stiff and robotic, and on the other end of the spectrum, the film often has its characters over-gesticulating to try to convey emotion since expressions or other subtle indicators can’t seem to get the job done in terms of communicating soul and character. And the setting is a generic fantasy land, with little about it distinct or noteworthy.
The visuals aren’t a total loss. The film finds some creative ways to use Rapunzel’s hair, making her an odd but effective combination of of Rube Goldberg and Spider-Man (though it seems to lengthen and shorten at will). And the sequence where the kingdom releases the floating lanterns, and she and Eugene experience them, is downright gorgeous. But too often, there’s bits like unconvincing and frankly cheesy glowing effects, or generic character designs that make this movie not much to look at, which is pretty shocking coming from Disney.
And the songs are not completely without their charms. “Mother Knows Best”, the villain song of the piece, has some fun patter and an arch sensibility that makes it fun if not groundbreaking. And “I’ve Got a Dream”, the standard comic relief ensemble song, is plenty of fun as well, though only barely related to the rest of the movie. Everything else sounds like a rehash of songs from better films (“A Whole New World” was practically bleeding through the celluloid here), or bland pop nonsense without the zip of a solid showtune. Tangled is not one of those Disney musicals where you’ll walk out of the theater still humming those tunes, and it’s a shame.
When you strip away sterling visuals and catchy tunes, all you’re left with a pretty standard-issue fairytale story without much verve or flair. There’s not much of a sense of cause and effect in the film -- things just kind of happen, semi-conveniently, or for no reason at all, and the plot advances via the mysteries of montage and opaque scheming. Some hardscrabble ruffians help save the day for reasons that are thin at best. The emotional crux of the film is driven by one of those tricks and misunderstandings that should be obvious even to a naive young woman who’s been locked in a tower her whole life. And there’s wacky, wild set pieces that seem conspicuously designed to be deposited into trailers and convince boys to come back to Disney for a princess movie after the box office stumbles of The Princess and The Frog.
The characters are, ironically enough, two dimensional and not very engaging. There’s some solid chemistry between Rapunzel and Eugene, but the veer more into the realm of the annoying than the endearing for most of the time, and the film has a broad sense of humor which doesn't help on that front. (See: the horse that acts like a bloodhound for reasons unknown.)
Rapunzel herself is an amalgamation of every prior Disney princess put together, (proportional to box office share, of course) and never becomes memorable beyond her follicles. Eugene fares a little better, especially in the mid-movie scene where he explains his sympathetic backstory which accounts for his lucre-driven motivations. But he mostly comes off like a warmed over Han Solo retread who has more personality than the average Disney prince (something welcome, at least) but still feels like too familiar an archetype without enough distinguishing features.
Again, the film does have its bright spots. While Mother Gothel is a little derivative of prior villains as well, her passive aggressive mom routine is something new to Disney that speaks to unhealthy familial relationships in the modern age in a way that the “evil stepmother’ stereotype of Cinderella doesn't anymore. And the film lives up to the proud traditions of scoundrels earning their happy endings by making some kind of sacrifice (albeit one that, in another proud Disney tradition) is effectively undone by some combination of magic and true love by the time the credits roll. But even there, the film ends in a fairly anticlimactic fashion, and it’s themes are a little odd, although in keeping with the studio’s “listen to your heart” ethos.
To be frank, Tangled feels like a Dreamworks film in Disney clothing. That sounds like more of a knock than intended, but the two studios have different tendencies and tones, and this film comes off like an effort to find a middle ground between the two and creating something with less clarity or success than either. Even when you’re dealing with a lesser animated musical, the art and the songs can keep you going. But when that’s missing, all you have is another reheated, desultory princess flick without the chops or the charm to be anything but an self-knock off of the studio’s own greatest hits.
imagine flynn rider being the first man you've ever met and then meeting other men
I can't believe I gave this bluray away and now I'm collecting I have to re-buy it. I've always liked this film.
Honestly one of Disney's greatest. The lantern scene will never fail to get me, and if you've never seen that scene in 3D, you're really missing out!
Ohhh nooo...nnnnn nooottt agaaain
You Are Not Leaving This Tower
One of my all time favourite Disney movies. I really relate to Rapunzel with her fun, care-free spirit, and the fact that she is a dreamer like myself. The animation is beautiful and colourful which draws you in more. The storyline is similar to the classic Rapunzel tale but a lot more light-hearted and fun!
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This is one of my favorite animated Disney movies ever and may arguably be one of the best fairytale princess movies ever created. This movie is amazingly fabulous, considering that it’s Disney’s 50th animated feature, thanks to lovable characters, an engaging story, magical animation, and songs that will either make you sing along or be awe-inspired. Tangled was a massive success for Walt Disney Animation Studios, and its popularity eventually led them to create a sequel series for Disney Channel, which I have to admit is not bad at all. To me and many others, Tangled is an animated classic. It looks like that title won’t be said any different any time soon.
(Final Grade: A)
I found the film brilliant there was something about this film that made me want to watch it again and again i have seen the film four or five times and still love it.The film is for boys and girls due to the wide range of characters. The detail that has gone into this film is amazing you can see the characters breath in and out. But countered with the funny yet non-sense for example a horse being in charge of the police.
I think the film is a romance action story but has a lot of catch songs in it
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"I've been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky. What if it's not everything I dreamed it would be?"
This rewatch made me realise this might be my favorite Disney movie of the past 15 years. It's funny, it has a sad story, very like-able characters, the most amazing horse in all of cinema in Maximus, a very evil villain, an amazing sequence at the dam, a very strong musical scene at the Snuggly Duckling pub and a lovely ending.
If you haven't seen this Disney classic yet, what are you waiting for? It'll teach you how dangerous a frying pan is and you will be amazed by Maximus the horse!
So happy this one held up!
hands down one of the best disney movies of all time
I'm sorry but, the animation looks kinda dated now. Not like Toy Story dated, but like, Tangled dated.
I'm surprised that all of this year's didn't watch that dummy movie
like literally this soooo beautiful and everything about it makes it so cute
the storyline, soundtrack
everything
plus for sure the happy ending
An enjoyable tale about Rapunzel.
'Tangled' kicks off Disney's animated releases for the 2010s in very strong fashion. It's nicely created, with fun characters and a hearty storyline. It actually sets a lot of the foundations that 2013's 'Frozen' uses, there's a fair amount of similarities between the two.
Mandy Moore does a terrific job in the lead role, she's brings an energetic edge to the character alongside good humour. Zachary Levi (Flynn) and Donna Murphy (Mother Gothel) are more than decent in their respective parts. You also have the amusing (non-speaking) Maximus.
It's still very much the usual fairytale/princess thing, but it manages to add a lively turn to proceedings which keeps it entertaining.
Rapunzel gets the Disney princess treatment in this loose, computer-animated adaptation of an untapped fairy tale. In a number of ways, Tangled is the proto-Frozen. The thoroughly plastic, pseudo Pixar appearance of everything; the themes of familial strife with a supernatural twist; the roguish (and sometimes oafish) love interest; the polished, American Idol-influenced style of music; it all looks, sounds and feels like a beta test for that later, more successful, animated feature.
The art direction is brighter and warmer, of course (warmer than a film called Frozen? You don't say!), effectively playing the summer palette to Anna and Elsa's winter, and that's refreshing. Doesn't seem like we get too many kids' movies this lightheartedly vivacious nowadays. Rapunzel herself embodies that spirit, constantly bursting with sunshine and positivity, even in the midst of a crisis. Mandy Moore was a good choice for that role: her voice is energetic and youthful, capable of nailing the musical notes, but also the somewhat naive optimism of an open-hearted teenage girl.
The whole production is more than a little superficial, though, from the breezy plot to the hollow soundtrack cuts. We get lovely set decorations with an expressive, painterly touch, a few strong visual gags, a little dose of the touchie-feelies, and that's a wrap. Not to belabor the point, but I can't escape the sense that Disney was trying to find their way for most of this picture, running experiments that would benefit a later project, at the expense of the current effort. It's fine, no more and no less.
Movie felt almost as a spinoff from another film (not gonna say which) but overall its decent just not my kind of film.
The animation looks great. Story is fine and the horse is fun.
I wish I were happy.
One of the best if not the best princess disney movie. It's so beautiful.
Cut your hair...LOL. Nah...really...cut your hair.
It's a really good movie!
Tangled has that Disney magic!
Probably the best Disney Animated Film to be snubbed of a Best Animated Film nomination.
I'm usually rather indifferent to Disney movies. In the last decade and a half, they all seem to blend together. This is one of those that stood out to me. A perfect blend of old fashioned storytelling and modern computer animation, Tangled charms even the coldest of hearts.
A huge disappointment: weak plot, not very funny and all the singing was just too much for me. There were so much better animations flicks made 2010 (e.g. Shrek For Ever or How To Train Your Dragon).
Really good family animation. There aren't a whole lot of kids movies out there nowadays that don't star Ice Cube in them.
Wow really funny and well done!
Pans are the most powerful weapon of the world! ;)
Really nice, best watched with a girl ;)
watched this with my GF and we thought it was really funny :)
I immensly enjoyed this movie!!!!!!!
I have sadly read some scathing reviews about this film and I am very happy to see that others enjoy this film as much as I do. These critics thought this film would be boring for anyone over 10. I would like to poke the critics in the ribs and remind them that Disney films are made with CHILDREN in mind. That is why they are so special, because they are the only mainstream company that still manages to pull it off effectively. I believe Dreamworks focuses on capturing the adult and teen market too heavily and it can ultimately ruin the film. Can you name more than 1 or 2 non-Disney cartoon features that has stood the test of time between multiple generations and an audience of ANY age? No. I can't and that is testimony to the aforementioned argument.
Yes, I'm going to agree with many other reviewers; Disney is back! It's just like the old days; where Princess and the Frog was a slowpaced romantic feel-good movie like Beauty and the Beast, Tangled is the fastpaced laugh-out-loud comedy like Aladdin. Yes, it's predictable, but it's beautifully drawn, has the singing, fun and action like Disney movies should! I just hope they continue in this direction.
Finally, the oldskool Disney is back!
I too found this movie very entertaining. The bar scenes were among my favourite. Disney classic indeed.
Finally, Disney is back! Highly recommended.
The frog puts a smile on my face even when i think of it.
I know Zachary Levi from Chuck off course, but i had no idea that he could sing. That somehow seems weird since i only know him as a geeky computer nerd/spy.
I think is funny and sweet.
Entertaining movie IMO... It was good, but ending was indeed predictable. Still, it has a lot of funny scenes, the horse is awesome as is the cameleon ;) The singing is performed quite nicely, better than I would expect... Yeah really enjoyed watching this one...
I do recommend xD
I got a Disney nostalgia feeling when seeing this movie. The most recent animation movie that i can remember that had singing in it was South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, and that was over 10 years ago. Its nice to see a movie that tried it again, but i hope that not more movies try it. The movie itself pretty good, that horse was hilarious. The ending was no surprise, you could have seen that coming a mile away.
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Loved this movie.
The horse is gold. The expressions on his face are priceless.
The mother really captures the nature of manipulation well.
The scene/song in the bar was brilliant.
The ending though ultimately predictable, had a prelude to it I never thought I'd see in a Disney animated family movie; a hint of crimson.
Highly recommended.