THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Directors: John Musker, Ron Clements
Producer: Peter Del Vecho
Composer: Randy Newman
Voice Talent: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Jenifer Lewis, John Goodman
Synopsis
A musical set in the greatest city of them all, New Orleans, “The Princess and the Frog” marks Disney’s return to the timeless art form of traditional animation. The film teams Ron Clements and John Musker, creators of “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” with Oscar®-winning composer Randy Newman to tell the most beautiful love story ever told…with frogs, voodoo, and a singing alligator.
Movie Review
Disney going back to its roots of the perfect princess fairytale does make one pause for a while. In a time when more current day-to-life characters or superheroes seem to rule, it sure does stop tracks.
However, it is without doubt that Disney’s success in animation did indeed come from such simple goody-good princess vs the evil, of course with the help of Mr Prince Charming. So it does make sense to only go back to its success formula & charm the crowd, which The Princess & The Frog does seem to excel to one large extent.
It gets the audience to root for the humble background girl in a small town trying to overcome the odds (think Cinderella, Beauty & The Beast). The audience also gets to feel for her conflict of love (think Little Mermaid). Also, the audience is also entertained with the pompous music scenes ala Bollywood, with all its colours.
All these make the movie a big draw & quite a hit. It however would have been better had one not watch the other older classic hits like the all time high The Little Mermaid or Beauty & The Beast. The movie pales in comparison to these where it feels more like a rush job or that Disney has lost its touch, a bit.
Conclusion & Rating
6.5. Something for the family especially for young girls.
But not really something for the adults, especially if you like animation like Shriek which has a wider appeal & more interesting animation.