Review - Tangled

Tangled Is A Straight Winner

Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) has been in that tower for what seems like eternity. Well, in her case, it’s only approaching her eighteenth birthday. All she wants to do is stretcher wings and be free. Free to roam in the village, free to see the lights she has only seen from a far, and free to be a young woman.

But her mother won’t let that happen. Of course it is not really her mother. She was stolen away at a young age with the power that existed within her. That power keeps an old woman young and alert but also unknowingly keeps her trapped in the tower that is her home.

Flynn Ryder (Zachery Levi) is an outlaw. Wanted by the King and Queen, he is on the run when he stumbles upon the tower that has held Rapunzel for years. Despite being told she couldn’t keep up with the world, Rapunzel holds her own against the intruding Flynn. To free him, she strikes a deal. He will take her to see the lights that she has dreamt of enjoying. She will trade him the journey for his satchel.

Together, Rapunzel and Flynn head to the lights on a journey that is wrought with challenges. With each passing step, Rapunzel is torn between obeying her mother and her newfound freedom. Will she let her hair down and have a good time, or keep it close to the vest and remain a prisoner in her own home.

What a fun film! Sure this is geared towards young girls, but it has everything that makes an animated film like this work.

Rapunzel is based on a classic tale. The film has bright and vibrant colors and contains great voice work. But probably most importantly it has a quick pace and is full of music to keep the kids constantly amused.

Disney’s 50th animated film is a great representation of what has made Disney an industry leader. Tangled is a straight winner.

B+

Tangled
Walt Disney Pictures

Director: Tom McGrath
Cast: Mandy Moore, Zachery Levi

Rating: PG for brief mild violence.
Runtime: 92 minutes.