Disney’s Tangled is a classic princess tale with a modern twist that’s set to be released in theatres on November 24^th, 2010. Inspired by Rapunzel, Tangled will be the 50^th animated classic from Walt Disney Studios.  Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) is isolated from the rest of the world in her tower with her 70 feet of hair and the overprotective Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy) until one day a sly young thief named Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi) comes and dispels her skewed views of the world. Together they take off on a great adventure into the outside world, with whimsical encounters and dazzling sights, they eventually discover their true destinies as the story unfolds.

The classic soft fantasy-like Disney artwork along with amazing 3D CGI animation truly allows the audience to feel submerged into the world of Tangled. The depth in the 3D scenery further perpetuates the feeling of fantasy merging with reality, a portal that takes the audience into the film itself.

Character development is crucial to any film, and Disney has hit it right on target with Tangled. Comedic, heroic, vicious, and brute – Tangled has got it all! The characters seem to fit their roles well, making unforgettable appearances with endearing personalities. 

There are many references and allusions to previous Disney classics that can be readily seen within this film. When caught, these scenes stir up a rather nostalgic feeling that brings us back to when we were children watching classics like Aladdin, or Snow White. While some references may be subtle, others included a direct line from a previous classic song placed into one of the wonderful scores in Tangled. A very interesting touch, but it may also be seen as a distraction from the original film, as our minds wander off and further compare Tangled with previous installments in the Disney vault.   

Another interesting touch to this film is the humanization of the characters. Previous princess films seemed to place the princesses on a pedestal, making them have as little emotional and personal conflicts as possible. Tangled placed a typical emotional teenager, unsure of herself, and abundant with internal conflict, right into Rapunzel’s character. When watching this film, the younger audiences are able to fully relate and chuckle at the resemblance of Rapunzel’s character in relation with themselves, and older audiences are able to reminisce back to our early teenage rebellious years.  

Tangled will be a timeless classic along with other Disney princess movies, but with a more comedic and modern feel that allows viewers, both young and old to truly enjoy this tale. On a scale of 1-5, I’d give Tangled a 4/5.