March 10, 2011
Tangled
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2011 Disney applies its formidable history of watering down traditional fairy tales (they say it’s the last) to the story of Rapunzel, a plucky young lass held captive in a tower by a witch whose youth is preserved by the girl’s magical (and, at 25 meters, plentiful) hair. It […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2011
Tangled: ©Disney Enterprises, inc. All Rights Reserved
Disney applies its formidable history of watering down traditional fairy tales (they say it’s the last) to the story of Rapunzel, a plucky young lass held captive in a tower by a witch whose youth is preserved by the girl’s magical (and, at 25 meters, plentiful) hair. It is not until Rapunzel’s 18th birthday and the appearance of smug-but-lovable rogue Flynn Ryder that her desire for freedom is realized. Overall, Tangled is well-written, not too cloying, and even enjoyable if you can tolerate the unmemorable songs that pop up every 20 minutes. The CG graphics are gorgeous; loved the chameleon sidekick.
