Showing posts with label Tangled. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tangled. Show all posts
Tangled Is A Straight Winner
Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) has been in that tower for what seems like eternity. Well, in her case, it’s only approaching her eighteenth birthday. All she wants to do is stretcher wings and be free. Free to roam in the village, free to see the lights she has only seen from a far, and free to be a young woman.
But her mother won’t let that happen. Of course it is not really her mother. She was stolen away at a young age with the power that existed within her. That power keeps an old woman young and alert but also unknowingly keeps her trapped in the tower that is her home.
Flynn Ryder (Zachery Levi) is an outlaw. Wanted by the King and Queen, he is on the run when he stumbles upon the tower that has held Rapunzel for years. Despite being told she couldn’t keep up with the world, Rapunzel holds her own against the intruding Flynn. To free him, she strikes a deal. He will take her to see the lights that she has dreamt of enjoying. She will trade him the journey for his satchel.
Together, Rapunzel and Flynn head to the lights on a journey that is wrought with challenges. With each passing step, Rapunzel is torn between obeying her mother and her newfound freedom. Will she let her hair down and have a good time, or keep it close to the vest and remain a prisoner in her own home.
What a fun film! Sure this is geared towards young girls, but it has everything that makes an animated film like this work.
Rapunzel is based on a classic tale. The film has bright and vibrant colors and contains great voice work. But probably most importantly it has a quick pace and is full of music to keep the kids constantly amused.
Disney’s 50th animated film is a great representation of what has made Disney an industry leader. Tangled is a straight winner.
B+
Tangled
Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Tom McGrath
Cast: Mandy Moore, Zachery Levi
Rating: PG for brief mild violence.
Runtime: 92 minutes.
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Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) has been in that tower for what seems like eternity. Well, in her case, it’s only approaching her eighteenth birthday. All she wants to do is stretcher wings and be free. Free to roam in the village, free to see the lights she has only seen from a far, and free to be a young woman.
But her mother won’t let that happen. Of course it is not really her mother. She was stolen away at a young age with the power that existed within her. That power keeps an old woman young and alert but also unknowingly keeps her trapped in the tower that is her home.
Flynn Ryder (Zachery Levi) is an outlaw. Wanted by the King and Queen, he is on the run when he stumbles upon the tower that has held Rapunzel for years. Despite being told she couldn’t keep up with the world, Rapunzel holds her own against the intruding Flynn. To free him, she strikes a deal. He will take her to see the lights that she has dreamt of enjoying. She will trade him the journey for his satchel.
Together, Rapunzel and Flynn head to the lights on a journey that is wrought with challenges. With each passing step, Rapunzel is torn between obeying her mother and her newfound freedom. Will she let her hair down and have a good time, or keep it close to the vest and remain a prisoner in her own home.
What a fun film! Sure this is geared towards young girls, but it has everything that makes an animated film like this work.
Rapunzel is based on a classic tale. The film has bright and vibrant colors and contains great voice work. But probably most importantly it has a quick pace and is full of music to keep the kids constantly amused.
Disney’s 50th animated film is a great representation of what has made Disney an industry leader. Tangled is a straight winner.
B+
Tangled
Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Tom McGrath
Cast: Mandy Moore, Zachery Levi
Rating: PG for brief mild violence.
Runtime: 92 minutes.
Ok, this week -- I'm thinking I may be embedding a lot of sneak peeks in here -- not just an And Finally title -- but there are a lot of interesting things you should know about....see below!
Just From Theaters
Black Swan – Rated R (Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel)
Natalie Portman took home an Academy Award ® for her role in this delightfully twisted film. I actually liked her performance more than the film itself, and now, on Blu, you can get the film in all its glory.
Fair Game – Rated PG-13 (Naomi Watts, Sean Penn)
The story of Valerie Plame has been debated in the news media for years now. Here is the film that takes a look at her family and how things were torn apart. Two great actors in Watts and Penn and a really solid action/thriller feel to the film make it worth checking out.
Made in Dagenham – Rated R (Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins)
Sally Hawkins delivers a great performance in a film that no one got a chance to see. She plays a woman who is fighting for equal rights and pay for her co-workers in a male dominated environment. Not just a drama, it has light moments too and is an enjoyable film.
Tangled – Rated PG (Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi)
One of the best family films of 2010 by far comes home. This is one everyone will enjoy when they sit down to see it together. The Blu Ray includes features on the 50 films that Disney has created (Tangled being the 50th), plus some great deleted scenes, and behind the scenes looks at a fun film. PLUS there is much more to behold. Can you tell I really, really like this film? And so does my little girl.
Also new this week…
All Good Things – Rated R (Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst) One of New York’s most notorious missing person cases. I think a trailer is warranted here...
Cool It – Rated PG A great little documentary that takes a new look at the global warming issue and who is making money off of things.
Dead Awake – Rated R (Nick Stahl, Rose McGowan, Amy Smart)
A story of a man with a secret past.
Emergency: The Final Rescues
Everybody Loves Raymond Seasons 6 & 7
Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D -- Ok...come on Kenny Chesney...here's a peek
Mad Men: Season Four
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: Complete Season 5
Teenage Paparazzo – the documentary from Adrian Greiner that looks at the story of a paparazzo that runs the streets surviving on photos. Did you see this on HBO? If not -- here's a peek.
Vega$: The Complete Second Season – Dan Tanna is back…check out the trailer below. The opening of Vega$ -- gotta post...
And Finally
The Resident – Rated R (Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee)
She’s beautiful, she’s single and she’s moving in….but is she alone in this new place….Just check out the trailer below for the frightening details.
Pick of the Week
I really like Tangled. The repeatability factor is amazing on that one. If you’re a dance fan, you may want to add Black Swan as well. And who can pass up a Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film.
Thanks!
Pop Popcorn, Do the Dew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!
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Just From Theaters
Black Swan – Rated R (Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel)
Natalie Portman took home an Academy Award ® for her role in this delightfully twisted film. I actually liked her performance more than the film itself, and now, on Blu, you can get the film in all its glory.
Fair Game – Rated PG-13 (Naomi Watts, Sean Penn)
The story of Valerie Plame has been debated in the news media for years now. Here is the film that takes a look at her family and how things were torn apart. Two great actors in Watts and Penn and a really solid action/thriller feel to the film make it worth checking out.
Made in Dagenham – Rated R (Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins)
Sally Hawkins delivers a great performance in a film that no one got a chance to see. She plays a woman who is fighting for equal rights and pay for her co-workers in a male dominated environment. Not just a drama, it has light moments too and is an enjoyable film.
Tangled – Rated PG (Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi)
One of the best family films of 2010 by far comes home. This is one everyone will enjoy when they sit down to see it together. The Blu Ray includes features on the 50 films that Disney has created (Tangled being the 50th), plus some great deleted scenes, and behind the scenes looks at a fun film. PLUS there is much more to behold. Can you tell I really, really like this film? And so does my little girl.
Also new this week…
All Good Things – Rated R (Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst) One of New York’s most notorious missing person cases. I think a trailer is warranted here...
Cool It – Rated PG A great little documentary that takes a new look at the global warming issue and who is making money off of things.
Dead Awake – Rated R (Nick Stahl, Rose McGowan, Amy Smart)
A story of a man with a secret past.
Emergency: The Final Rescues
Everybody Loves Raymond Seasons 6 & 7
Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D -- Ok...come on Kenny Chesney...here's a peek
Mad Men: Season Four
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: Complete Season 5
Teenage Paparazzo – the documentary from Adrian Greiner that looks at the story of a paparazzo that runs the streets surviving on photos. Did you see this on HBO? If not -- here's a peek.
Vega$: The Complete Second Season – Dan Tanna is back…check out the trailer below. The opening of Vega$ -- gotta post...
And Finally
The Resident – Rated R (Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee)
She’s beautiful, she’s single and she’s moving in….but is she alone in this new place….Just check out the trailer below for the frightening details.
Pick of the Week
I really like Tangled. The repeatability factor is amazing on that one. If you’re a dance fan, you may want to add Black Swan as well. And who can pass up a Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film.
Thanks!
Pop Popcorn, Do the Dew, and Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me A Seat!
Video from Real Milwaukee on Friday. Enjoy.
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