No, not Harry Potter silly, Tangled of course!
Maybe I'm mistaken but I can't help feeling that this little gem is being passed over by a lot of people for whatever reason. It kind of seems that everyone will rush out to see the Shreks, the Ice Ages, the Madagascars or any movie with penguins, especially talking ones. Maybe Tangled just didn't get enough hype. Maybe it suffers from NOT having an "agenda." Now that I've seen the movie and have gone back to watch the trailers for it I admit I am a little disappointed to see that Disney even tried to target the Shrek demographic with their quite misleading previews. Nearly all of the scenes which would appeal to those who enjoy trendy, sarcastic, parody humour are in the trailers. In fact I'd say that about half of what is in the trailers isn't even in the actual movie.
As I said in my review, although Tangled is very funny and a lot of fun (not quite the same thing), it is completely sincere and it will make you feel as though you've received an antidote to so many of the animated movies that have come out over the last couple of decades. You may come out feeling like the fog has lifted, that things had gotten worse so gradually you hadn't really noticed and then the sudden return to a bright ray of sun is almost shocking. I couldn't remember the last time I'd felt as heart warmed and happy as I did at the end of Tangled.
In case you're waiting to see it at the cheap theater or on DVD I would urge you not to wait. This movie needs to been seen in 3D, shown by an expensive projector in a theater where a popcorn and pop will cost you $14 (not saying you have to buy it, just that it needs to cost that much if you do); not at some sticky smelly theater/homeless shelter where the image is projected onto a (not even 100%) cotton sheet hanging unevenly in front of an unpainted and slightly moldy concrete brick wall. The animation in Tangled is new and improved and it does look absolutely beautiful. The 3D does make a big difference in a very good way.
I know I've mostly been preaching to the choir here but I just wanted to make sure anyone who is on the fence about seeing this movie will do so. It's my new favourite Disney film EVER! There, I said it and I meant it. Maybe the songs aren't quite as good as The Lion King or The Little Mermaid but the story and in particular and couple of specific scenes in Tangled just made it the best to me.
The following YouTube contains the first song which plays as the credits begin to roll at the end of Tangled. The people in it are many of the crew who made Tangled at Disney Animation Studios. It's a fun little clip and it may even bring back the happy feeling and warmth you felt or will feel at the end of the movie. Enjoy!
(The first girl who appears in the clip is Grace Potter who is the actual singer of the song.)
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Well, now that must have been my problem...I didn't get the whole shebang so I felt a little let down. I saw it in the run down theater in Fernie and while it isn't projected on a bedsheet it is probably close. The sound leaves a lot to be desired as well. I am really wanting to go see it again though so that says something. Maybe over Christmas break while we are in the "big city" we'll try again and spend big bucks for the 3D version. (Besides, the small town manager of the theater here overcharged me anyway. There's something to be said for those fancy cash registers!)
PS My kids LOVED the clip. They came over and said "Hey that's at the over." (meaning the end) I couldn't believe they remembered the song so maybe I'm the only one who found the music less memorable!
It's good to hear you're thinking of seeing it again in 3D Shauna. I hope you like it more the second time around. The lantern scene in particular is almost surreally beautiful in 3D. Overall the movie is enchanced without it seeming like you are looking through a Viewmaster all the time.
I'm glad your kids enjoyed the clip. When I first heard the song at the "over" I thought it was a sudden departure from the music in the movie but now that I've seen the movie end twice I do like it and it is a nice upbeat song to fit the mood at the end.
As for the movie songs and score I found I enjoyed them quite a bit more the second time so hopefully you will too.
Lorin I haven't seen it yet and I can't wait. Jordan took the kids while we were there, but I got put in the Harry Potter car. It was good, but everyone I talk to LOVED Tangled. I'm sure Libbi wouldn't mind seeing it again because she is constantly pretending to have long hair etc. Somebody told me this is the next classic Disney Princess movie. Can't wait to see it!
It makes me smile that you loved the movie so much. We took the kids right when it came out and everyone loved it. Even Lily was laughing at the chameleon a few times. It's definitely one we'll be buying. You've made me want to go see it again in 3D. There's something about it that made me want to see it again immediately, I think you're right that it's heartwarming.
We're looking forward to your upcoming review on Tron!
Luci - It's too bad you didn't get to see it when you were here but I'm envious of you because you still have your first viewing ahead of you. It is a new classic for sure.
Krissy - Yes you should all go see it again in 3D. It's totally worth it for Tangled. Tron is coming out this week isn't it? I haven't even seen the first one but it does look interesting.
Me and the Kids hope to go on Tuesday so we will let you know how it goes.
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