Movie Blog and Review (Blog #9)

Blog #9

Movie Review and Blog on Tangled

12/12/10

Professor Purdy

            Last weekend I went to see the brand new animated Disney movie, Tangled.  Going into the movie, the reason I wanted to see it so badly was simply because it is a Disney movie.  They never cease to amaze me and they always have great storylines and actors.  This movie is a spinoff of the original Rapunzel we all know and love, however when you think of a spinoff you think that the movie is going to have a lot in common with the old one.  Well in Tangled that is definitely not the case.  This new movie brings a fresh new take on Rapunzel, with a very cute and interesting story.  The movie begins with Rapunzel being stolen by an evil old woman, Mother Gothel played by Donna Murphy, due to the fact that Rapunzel’s hair holds magical powers that can heal anyone and help anyone.  However, when her hair is cut that hair loses its power and turns from brown to blonde.  For those reasons Mother Gothel steals Rapunzel in order to keep her for herself and use Rapunzel’s powers for herself.  Unfortunately, Rapunzel never finds out that Mother Gothel isn’t her true mother and had no idea she was being used for her special power.  Since Mother Gothel wants her all for herself she is never allowed to leave her house, but on her 18th birthday she finally rebels and leaves after meeting a man named Ryder, played by Zachary Levi.  Ryder is actually in a little bit of trouble himself too, seeing as he is wanted for stealing the crown from the king and queen who are actually Rapunzel’s true parents.  Throughout her adventure with Ryder she puts together the fact that she is the lost princess the king and queen are looking for and she has to get back to them.  In order to not give anymore away I’m going to let you guys figure out what happens when you go see the film for yourself.  Overall, the movie was great and I definitely would recommend it for all ages, because who doesn’t love a good animated Disney film?  Tangled is a stellar nine out of ten stars.  With Mandy Moore, Rapunzel, kicking butt and acting so girly how could she not be my favorite character in this film?  When you get a chance get to the theaters to check out this classic spinoff of Rapunzel.