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This film is loosely based on the popular fairytale The Frog Princess written by E. D. Baker-which was inspired by the Grimm Brother's fairytale The Frog Prince. Tiana works as a waitress in the Jazz-era in New Orleans, Louisiana trying to make her, and her father's, dream of opening a restaurant a reality. Prince Naveen arrives from across the sea to try and marry a wealthy woman to marry to keep himself from having to get a job. Naveen and his companion Lawrence make a deal with The Shadow Man, Dr. Facilier that turns against Naveen by turning him into a frog, and Lawrence into Naveen. Naveen meets Tiana at a costume party and asks her to kiss him in order to transform back into a prince, but the curse abounds and turns Tiana into a frog as well. Together they set out to try and find a way to return to being human.
This film was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It is interesting that it took Disney this long to take this classic fairytale and remaster it for a Disney classic. I really enjoyed this long awaited animated Disney feature. This animated film came out five years after their last animated endeavor, but it did open up Disney to return to the classic hand drawn animation that it's known for (Yes!). I really enjoyed how true this film remained to the Disney roots, and how true it remained to the era, and magical elements. Now granted it did create controversy among some "Christians" and among those who truly follow Voodoo as a religion. It took voodoo and used it more as a magical source than religious, but it hints at Voodoo's true nature through out the course of the film. According to Christian reviewers there are frightening images, but it is a Disney animated classic. If there wasn't something that made the villain terrifying then how would there be a good story. A lot of this film follows a more logical story line than previous Disney films (I.E. the magical kiss of love will save all). There is a grand kiss, but it's explained in a way that fits with the premise of the story. It also breaks the mold in that Tiana is sensible and does fight, so to speak, in this film. This being a Children's film means that for adult audience's there a moments when it'll get cheesy, and there will be musical songs. However, there are some very small moments of adult humour tucked away, so that young children would not understand them. The hand drawn animation was amazing well done for this modern adaptation. The backdrops were grandeur and picturesque creating the atmosphere of the bayou's. The character visualizations were amazing, and gave the characters an extra definition-especially Dr. Facilier.
It has also surprised me that there hasn't been more credit given to the voice actors who made these characters come fully alive. These voice actor's gave the film it's final zang like Tabasco for the Gumbo. Anika Noni Rose voice Tiana. She was great in those role, creating the headstrong princess. She filled her with heart and sensibility that it's impossible not to enjoy watching her. Bruno Campos voiced Prince Naveen. He gave his character so much personality that he's gives the film a humorous feel without going to far over the top. He creates a real prince whose full of unexpected charm. Keith David voice Dr. Facilier. He was amazing creating this very sly villain. He is so sinister, and yet he gives him a smoothness that isn't seen in most villains. Michael-Leon Wooley voiced Louis. An swamp alligator whose dream is to play his horn to an adoring crowd. He gave this character heart, so that it's impossible to view him as terrifying. Jim Cummings voiced Ray, a light bug deep from the bayou's. Jim Cummings is a very talented voice actor having performed in several other Disney features. He creates this character bringing the feel of Cajun with him, adding a new flavor to this film. Peter Bartlett, Lawrence, created a character who got pulled into doing something bad because he wanted more. Jennifer Cody, Charlotte La Bouff, and John Goodman, Big Daddy La Bouff, and Jennifer Lewis, Mama Odie, were great humorous extra characters for this film.
I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! It's so full of heart, and a great story, that several audience's will adore this film. It also brings back the classic Disney hand drawn animation to modern film audience's.
Answer to last blog: Actress Emma Stone also starred in the film Friends with Benefits the same year as Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Que: What hand drawn animated film did Disney release before the Princess and the Frog?
Brother Bear
Home On The Range
Chicken Little
Lilo & Stitch
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This film is loosely based on the popular fairytale The Frog Princess written by E. D. Baker-which was inspired by the Grimm Brother's fairytale The Frog Prince. Tiana works as a waitress in the Jazz-era in New Orleans, Louisiana trying to make her, and her father's, dream of opening a restaurant a reality. Prince Naveen arrives from across the sea to try and marry a wealthy woman to marry to keep himself from having to get a job. Naveen and his companion Lawrence make a deal with The Shadow Man, Dr. Facilier that turns against Naveen by turning him into a frog, and Lawrence into Naveen. Naveen meets Tiana at a costume party and asks her to kiss him in order to transform back into a prince, but the curse abounds and turns Tiana into a frog as well. Together they set out to try and find a way to return to being human.This film was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It is interesting that it took Disney this long to take this classic fairytale and remaster it for a Disney classic. I really enjoyed this long awaited animated Disney feature. This animated film came out five years after their last animated endeavor, but it did open up Disney to return to the classic hand drawn animation that it's known for (Yes!). I really enjoyed how true this film remained to the Disney roots, and how true it remained to the era, and magical elements. Now granted it did create controversy among some "Christians" and among those who truly follow Voodoo as a religion. It took voodoo and used it more as a magical source than religious, but it hints at Voodoo's true nature through out the course of the film. According to Christian reviewers there are frightening images, but it is a Disney animated classic. If there wasn't something that made the villain terrifying then how would there be a good story. A lot of this film follows a more logical story line than previous Disney films (I.E. the magical kiss of love will save all). There is a grand kiss, but it's explained in a way that fits with the premise of the story. It also breaks the mold in that Tiana is sensible and does fight, so to speak, in this film. This being a Children's film means that for adult audience's there a moments when it'll get cheesy, and there will be musical songs. However, there are some very small moments of adult humour tucked away, so that young children would not understand them. The hand drawn animation was amazing well done for this modern adaptation. The backdrops were grandeur and picturesque creating the atmosphere of the bayou's. The character visualizations were amazing, and gave the characters an extra definition-especially Dr. Facilier.
It has also surprised me that there hasn't been more credit given to the voice actors who made these characters come fully alive. These voice actor's gave the film it's final zang like Tabasco for the Gumbo. Anika Noni Rose voice Tiana. She was great in those role, creating the headstrong princess. She filled her with heart and sensibility that it's impossible not to enjoy watching her. Bruno Campos voiced Prince Naveen. He gave his character so much personality that he's gives the film a humorous feel without going to far over the top. He creates a real prince whose full of unexpected charm. Keith David voice Dr. Facilier. He was amazing creating this very sly villain. He is so sinister, and yet he gives him a smoothness that isn't seen in most villains. Michael-Leon Wooley voiced Louis. An swamp alligator whose dream is to play his horn to an adoring crowd. He gave this character heart, so that it's impossible to view him as terrifying. Jim Cummings voiced Ray, a light bug deep from the bayou's. Jim Cummings is a very talented voice actor having performed in several other Disney features. He creates this character bringing the feel of Cajun with him, adding a new flavor to this film. Peter Bartlett, Lawrence, created a character who got pulled into doing something bad because he wanted more. Jennifer Cody, Charlotte La Bouff, and John Goodman, Big Daddy La Bouff, and Jennifer Lewis, Mama Odie, were great humorous extra characters for this film.
I give this film a 5 out of 5 stars! It's so full of heart, and a great story, that several audience's will adore this film. It also brings back the classic Disney hand drawn animation to modern film audience's.
Answer to last blog: Actress Emma Stone also starred in the film Friends with Benefits the same year as Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Que: What hand drawn animated film did Disney release before the Princess and the Frog?
Brother Bear
Home On The Range
Chicken Little
Lilo & Stitch
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