Rating: G
Movie Release Date: November 25, 2009
DVD Release Date: TBD
Plot 411: A girl in New Orleans dreams of owning her own restaurant and kisses a frog on the off chance that dreams really do come true.
Review: I've gotta say that I really enjoyed this movie. There were parts in it that were simply magical, and it was done in a style that we haven't seen in a long time. The hand-drawn quality of the animation was wonderful and a definite homage to the Disney of old. Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is a girl with big dreams who works hard to achieve them. But when her offer on a vacant mill falls through, her dream of owning her own restaurant seem to slip through her fingers. When Tiana talks to a frog on her balcony's ledge, it surprises her by talking back. The frog, aka Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos), has had an encounter with the Shadowman (Keith David) who has exchanged his human form for one with webbed feet. The kiss transforms Tiana into a frog too and together Tiana and Naveen must survive the bayou and find a way to become human again. The film really did a good job at enhancing the original tale. It takes place in the roaring '20s, which adds a bit of charm to the plot. The colors of the film are all rich and deep, which enhances the New Orleans feel. Also starring in this film are Jenifer Lewis (Mama Odie), Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard and John Goodman.
Watch It: Because it's Disney's first African American princess.
Skip It: If you like the 3D look of recent animated films that are done by computers. This film is thoroughly hand drawn.
Movie Release Date: November 25, 2009
DVD Release Date: TBD
Plot 411: A girl in New Orleans dreams of owning her own restaurant and kisses a frog on the off chance that dreams really do come true.
Review: I've gotta say that I really enjoyed this movie. There were parts in it that were simply magical, and it was done in a style that we haven't seen in a long time. The hand-drawn quality of the animation was wonderful and a definite homage to the Disney of old. Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is a girl with big dreams who works hard to achieve them. But when her offer on a vacant mill falls through, her dream of owning her own restaurant seem to slip through her fingers. When Tiana talks to a frog on her balcony's ledge, it surprises her by talking back. The frog, aka Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos), has had an encounter with the Shadowman (Keith David) who has exchanged his human form for one with webbed feet. The kiss transforms Tiana into a frog too and together Tiana and Naveen must survive the bayou and find a way to become human again. The film really did a good job at enhancing the original tale. It takes place in the roaring '20s, which adds a bit of charm to the plot. The colors of the film are all rich and deep, which enhances the New Orleans feel. Also starring in this film are Jenifer Lewis (Mama Odie), Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard and John Goodman.
Watch It: Because it's Disney's first African American princess.
Skip It: If you like the 3D look of recent animated films that are done by computers. This film is thoroughly hand drawn.
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