About Tangled

Tangled, released in 2010, is a popular animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film brings a modern twist to the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel". It tells the story of a young princess with magical long hair who yearns to escape from her secluded tower. Out of rebellion against her overprotective mother, she accepts the aid of a handsome intruder to take her out into the world which she has to never seen.

Making / Production

The film was first pitched back in the 1930s, making it one of the most prolonged movies in the making ever. Through the years, multiples versions of the film were created and modified, resulting in the final version which was finally released in 2010. Through the years, the animation techniques had changed drastically. The film is noted for its unique blend of traditional and computer-generated animation.

Actors

• Mandy Moore - Rapunzel: She voiced the aspiring young woman yearning to explore outside her tower, Mandy Moore brought both innocence and curiosity to her character.
• Zachary Levi - Eugene Fitzherbert/Flynn Rider: He gave voice to the charming and roguish Flynn Rider, lending the character a blend of charisma and comedic flair.
• Donna Murphy - Mother Gothel: She brought life to the manipulative and slightly comedic Mother Gothel. Her performance managed to instill fear yet maintain a genuinely charismatic persona.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The development for the film started as early as the 1940s, making it one of the studio's oldest projects.
• It was one of the most expensive animated films ever made, with a budget of approximately $260 million.
• "Tangled" is the first Walt Disney Animation Studios film to receive a PG rating by the MPAA.

Awards

Tangled was nominated for a number of awards, including Best Original Song at the 83rd Academy Awards and Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards.

Quotes

• "I've been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky"
• "Rapunzel, look in that mirror. You know what I see? I see a strong, confident, beautiful young lady. Oh look, you're here too!"
• "I have magic hair that glows when I sing!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "When Will My Life Begin?" - Sung by Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) as she expresses her desire to explore the world outside her tower.
• "I See The Light" - A beautiful duet between Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) and Eugene (Zachary Levi), it's a love song that takes place when they are viewing the floating lantern scene. This song was nominated for an Academy Award.
• "Mother Knows Best" - Sung by Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy), it reflects the manipulative nature of Gothel while also offering comedic relief.