AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Bereamic Awesome Movie

Crwthod A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Prismark10 Disney's return to long form 2D animation was short lived in this updating of The Frog Princess. The story is set in 1920s New Orleans as a visiting prince is turned into a frog by voodoo, who ends up in adventures with waitress Tiana (also turned into a frog) who always dreamed of opening her own restaurant.The 2D style of animation actually takes some getting used to, there are some nice visualized sequences, it is an easy going story. Some of the characters reminded me of characters from other Disney cartoons however the songs and music were a bit bland.

Tweekums After a prologue where we a mother reading 'The Frog Prince' to her young daughter Tiana and her friend Charlotte we jump forward fourteen years. Tiana is now working hard to open her own restaurant in her home city of New Orleans. Around this time Prince Naveen arrives in New Orleans hoping to find a wealthy woman to marry; Charlotte is the perfect candidate and her father is hosting a ball in the Prince's honour. The Prince, and his valet Lawrence, meet the sinister voodoo witch doctor 'Dr Facilier' who offers to do a tarot reading for them… he has plans of his own though and transforms Naveen into a frog and Lawrence to look like the prince. Naveen the Frog later meets Tiana, and because of her costume mistakes her for a princess. Thinking he can be saved like the Frog Prince he asks her for a kiss… it doesn't work; she becomes a frog! They flee into the bayou and meet various dangers as well as some interesting new friends; notably an alligator who wants to be a jazz trumpeter and a firefly who believes the evening star is his beloved. Here they search out Mama Odie, a hoodoo priestess they believe can cure them.Shortly before this film was made it looks as though Disney was giving up on traditional animation; CGI was the future… this shows they hadn't completely given up; it also shows they can still make great films. The story is a delightful twist on the classic story and is populated with great characters. Much was made at the time of release about how Tiana was Disney's first African American princess; watching the film one wouldn't really think about it; she is just a great character who happens to be black… which is how it should be. She is a likable role model for all young viewers; she works hard to make her dream come true rather than waiting for a wealthy man to sweep her off to a life of luxury. Prince Naveen is likable despite his flaws, perhaps because of them. Dr Facilier is a suitably creepy villain who provides plenty of child friendly scares. The other characters met along the way are classic Disney and provide plenty of laughs… and perhaps a few tears in one particularly poignant moment. As one would expect the animation is top notch with good character designs and stunning backgrounds. Overall this was a really impressive animation from Disney; it is definitely worth watching and I imaging it will be loved for years to come.

Jesper Brun I was thankful and and delighted when I saw that Disney finally had decided to go back to their roots of traditional hand-drawn animation after a couple of CGI efforts ranging from garbage to mediocre. Because this is what I see as Disney. I have a distinct preference for traditional animation, not that Disney later made brilliant movies in CGI, but I have always told myself that CGI was Pixar's territory. The Princess and the Frog goes back to the fairy-tale, the musical, the animation, everything is really well done and most certainly Disney. I had a blast watching it. The romance is the most real since Beauty And The Beast if you ask me. Tiana and Prince Naveen take their time developing their relationship which brings us the awkwardness of being in love, dealing with each other's flaws etc. That is great! Tiana is also the most progressive female lead in the Disney Princess catalog since Belle. The first African American princess with sky- high ambitions and hard work to back make her dreams come true! Great! I also liked the supporting characters. Charlotte was hilarious! Some may say annoying, but I found her really funny and a great contrast to Tiana. Dr. Facilier was a well made mystical voodoo man with the greatest villain song since Hunchback! That song is the easily Randy Newman's greatest creation. All characters are voiced beautifully. Ray (Jim Cummings) and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) are my favorites. After all this praise, which I think the movie deserves, I must add the general consensus about one central flaw in it. The story too complicated to be a true classic all the way through. I love the colourful animation, the characters, the music, the message and I can accept the complicated story, but that one thing keeps it away from a 10. But watch it! It has some incredible scenes that will make your jaw drop.

Realrockerhalloween The princess and the frog was a majestic tale set during the roaring twenties about a girl who's head strong and ready to take on the world. Her father dreamed of opening his own restaurant but dies before he sees his dreams realized through his daughter.The shadow man was magnificently evil like, maleficent, captivating, charming and scary. His voodoo practices were an interesting choice to take it as religion never fully played a part in these movies adding the awareness that evil doers are punished for wrongs and good doers with eternal bliss.When she becomes a frog do to an evil spell it will take a wacky magician, her southern bell friend and two charismatic animals to change get back before time runs out.Tiana is a real role model for girls who dream big and aren't afraid to take life by the horns. She wants a restaurant she takes it, a man its her's and to be human again she'll fight for it.The music was wonderful, full of jazz numbers from good ole Orleans, to dance the night away to.It was a great experience I'll enjoy once again in the future. Its that good.