Tangled (2010) is a Disney animated musical fantasy film that retells the fairy tale Rapunzel. The film tells the story of Rapunzel, a young princess with magical golden hair, who has been locked away in a tower by her evil stepmother, Mother Gothel. When the dashing thief Flynn Rider stumbles upon the tower, Rapunzel seizes the opportunity to finally escape and see the world.
Tangled is a visually stunning film with a heartwarming story and memorable characters. The film’s animation is some of the best ever seen in a Disney film, and the score is simply beautiful. The film’s characters are also well-developed and relatable. Rapunzel is a strong and independent heroine, Flynn Rider is a charming and witty rogue, and Mother Gothel is a truly terrifying villain.
The film begins with Rapunzel as a baby. Her mother, the queen of Corona, is pregnant and falls ill. A magical flower is discovered that can heal the queen, but Gothel, an old woman with magical powers, steals the flower and uses it to keep herself young. Gothel then kidnaps Rapunzel and locks her away in a tower, where she raises her as her own daughter.
Gothel tells Rapunzel that the world outside is a dangerous place, and that she must never leave the tower. However, Rapunzel dreams of seeing the world, and she is fascinated by the lights that she sees in the sky every year on her birthday.
One day, a thief named Flynn Rider is being chased by the palace guards. He stumbles upon Rapunzel’s tower and climbs inside to hide. Rapunzel makes a deal with Flynn: she will help him escape if he takes her to see the floating lights.
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Flynn agrees, and the two of them set off on a journey to Corona. Along the way, they face many challenges, but they also develop a close bond. Flynn helps Rapunzel to learn about the world outside the tower, and Rapunzel helps Flynn to see the good in himself.
