Tangled

Tangled

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2011 Disney applies its formidable history of watering down traditional fairy tales (they say it’s the last) to the story of Rapunzel, a plucky young lass held captive in a tower by a witch whose youth is preserved by the girl’s magical (and, at 25 meters, plentiful) hair. It […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2011

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Disney applies its formidable history of watering down traditional fairy tales (they say it’s the last) to the story of Rapunzel, a plucky young lass held captive in a tower by a witch whose youth is preserved by the girl’s magical (and, at 25 meters, plentiful) hair. It is not until Rapunzel’s 18th birthday and the appearance of smug-but-lovable rogue Flynn Ryder that her desire for freedom is realized. Overall, Tangled is well-written, not too cloying, and even enjoyable if you can tolerate the unmemorable songs that pop up every 20 minutes. The CG graphics are gorgeous; loved the chameleon sidekick.