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I wish the directors would have slowed down and let us have a bit more interaction rather than relying on action and songs to advance plot. Also, some crucial events relied on coincidence when they could've been worked into the plot more skillfully.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the Princess and the Frog still delivers an entertaining story. Personally, I think the darker a Disney film is, the more interesting it will be. It lends a sense of reality and tells me that despite its catchy songs and humor, the movie takes itself seriously.
Princess and the Frog definitely takes itself seriously. One of the main reasons I wanted to see this film was because of Dr.
He makes the film tastefully dark and shows us that even a Disney story can chill audiences. The voodoo world is intoxicating, full of intrigue and Facilier's theme song tells us he is a villain with style rivaling the likes of Jafar or Scar. However, unlike the previous villains, Facillier doesn't constantly trump the heroes after his first appearance.
Villains kind of get a backseat in the movie - some people might not like this so beware! Despite its darker side, the movie is surprisingly funny and downright hilarious. Like the old classics, the movie is timeless in a way. It doesn't reference any modern pop culture. There are lots of things that made audiences laugh, some more than others.
There is no one type of humor strung throughout the whole film.
There are some very spectacular moments of animation in this film. The characters are drawn in the 90's classic Disney style and don't have extremely stylized or exaggerated features that we've seen in later works like Emperor's New groove or Home on the Range. This blast from the past is a breath of fresh air. Start your free trial. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!
Archived from the original on July 28, By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It's an updated take on the classic fairy tale, set in Jazzy New Orleans filled with witch doctors, Maldonian princes, southern lovesick daughters, Jazz playing alligators and even Cajun fireflies! The Kids Are Alright. There is no one single style of music and Newman serves up a diverse platter accompanied by stunning animation. Donate to the WRC.
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A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him. Ron Clements , John Musker. Our Favorite Trailers of the Week. Disney movies in Historical Orden.
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Learn more More Like This. The Little Mermaid Jodi Benson, Samuel E. The Hunchback of Notre Dame The Emperor's New Groove Edit Cast Cast overview, first billed only: Tiana voice Bruno Campos Prince Naveen voice Keith David Facilier voice Michael-Leon Wooley Louis voice Jennifer Cody Charlotte La Bouff voice Jim Cummings Ray voice Peter Bartlett Lawrence voice Jenifer Lewis Mama Odie voice Oprah Winfrey Eudora voice Terrence Howard James voice John Goodman Young Tiana voice Breanna Brooks Young Charlotte voice Ritchie Montgomery Reggie voice Don Hall Edit Details Official Sites: The song had an accompanying music video which featured rotation on Disney Channel.
The song was also sent to rhythmic radio on October 27, The score features African-American-influenced styles including jazz , zydeco , blues and gospel. Track 1 written by Ne-Yo ; all other tracks written by Randy Newman. In , Rhapsody called it one of the all-time great Disney and Pixar soundtracks. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved December 19, Archived from the original on December 13, Retrieved December 1, Referenced July 27, Lonely at the Top: The Best of Randy Newman Guilty: