I will be the first to admit it; when it comes to movies, I'm a child at heart. I long for the true animation flicks that I grew up with like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and even The Little Mermaid. Those films are what made me love the movies, and over the last few years, the quality of animated flicks has grown bleak to say the least. Thankfully, amongst all the rubble you can find true gems like Disney's newest future classic Tangled.
Led by the voice work of Mandy Moore, Nathan Greno and Byron Howard's film takes you on an enchanting adventure filled with mystery, intrigue and deception. The story is a mix and match of previously revealed Disney adventures, but this one goes a bit further. At its core there is true romance, the longing to grow up and the undeniable innocence of an adolescent child; however, when looked at broadly, the magic and creativity that went into the story is nothing short of what you expect from the all-time leading animation studio.
I will say that this film is a bit darker than past Disney films. The story is just as marvelous and I strongly suggest that everyone check it out; however, the jokes are more witty and the film's villain is a shrewd old lady who will do anything to keep herself young.
I especially enjoyed the continuous jokes thrown at Rapunzel's hair, a jab that never got old. The songs are catchy and though they will never be played on the radio, I can see today's youth singing them in school talent shows for years to come. Needless to say, Disney has done it again. Tangled is, hands down, a certified hit; the perfect holiday treat for the whole family.
