Froggy Frog World

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Rating: G

Runtime: 97 minutes

Princess/Heroine: Tiana

Prince/Hero: Prince Naveen

Sidekicks: Charlotte, Louis, Mama Odie, Ray

Villain: Doctor Facilier, Lawrence

Music: “Almost There”, “Dig a Little Deeper”, “Down in New Orleans”, “Friends on the Other Side”, “Gonna Take You There”, “Ma Belle Evangeline”, “When We’re Human”

Rating—out of 5 Mickey Mouse ears: 4 ½ ears. 1 for Tiana, ½ for Prince Naveen, 1 for Ray, 1 for Dr. Facilier, and 1 for the music.

This movie is underrated in my opinion. Tiana is great. She cooks, she sings, she does it all. Prince Naveen is a little cocky, but he is a good guy underneath it all. Charlotte is a good friend to Tiana, Louis can play the trumpet with the best, and Ray is a romantic at heart. Dr. Facilier reminds me of Prince and is spooky. The music is fantastic, with something for everyone. “Almost There” is sweet, “Dig a Little Deeper” is fun, “Friends on the Other Side” is terrifying, and “Ma Belle Evangeline” will make you cry.

I am glad Disney returned to hand-drawn animation for this movie, though they quickly returned to computer animation for the next film. I think it adds an extra bit of charm to this movie. I am also glad that an African-American princess was finally chosen, and did well at the box office. It should also do well in my bracket tournament that is so close to being ready! Only 3 movies to go ...