Tangled
The brief
Disney's Tangled breathes fresh life into the princess formula with genuinely witty dialogue and Mandy Moore's spirited vocal performance as Rapunzel, who feels like an actual person rather than a collection of traits. The animation pops with vibrant energy, especially during the stunning lantern sequence that rivals any recent Disney magic, while Zachary Levi brings Han Solo-level charm to Flynn Rider. It moves at a brisk clip with solid action beats and emotional moments that land without feeling manipulative. Perfect for anyone who thought Disney princess movies were too saccharine but still wants that warm fuzzy feeling, or if you loved the humor and heart of Moana or The Princess and the Frog.
The verdict
If you want a Disney princess movie that feels modern and witty without sacrificing the magical moments that make you tear up, this is essential viewing with gorgeous animation and characters who feel like real people. If you're completely over the princess genre or prefer your animation more experimental than crowd-pleasing, you'll find this too polished and familiar despite its improvements to the formula.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect family movie night entertainment
- 👫 Great for date night with Disney fans
- ⚠️ May be too childish for some adults
Heads up
- Mother Gothel's emotional manipulation of Rapunzel (moderate)
- Brief action sequences with swordplay (brief)
- Villain falls from tower (off-screen death) (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Byron Howard, Nathan Greno
- Cast
- Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, M.C. Gainey, Jeffrey Tambor, Brad Garrett
Official synopsis
Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Brother Bear (2003)
Both animated tales of self-discovery through magical transformation and family bonds.
Total runtime: 1h 40m + 1h 25m = 3h 5m
