Generating a uniquely different artistic expression is Disney's 50th animated feature, a fluidic hybrid of the versatile and realistic texture of 3D-2D CGI with the natural and esthetic beauty of the hand-drawn medium.
In what is considered the most ambitious 3D effort to date, Disney brought together an amazing technical team and an impressive use of technology.
Among entertainment industry's top talent, directors Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, along with executive director John Lasseter, and the legendary Glen Keane's technical team, give the feature a fresh contemporary spin, creating some of the most complex and intricate effects ever seen in CG: Rapunzel's glowing hair, 46,000 candle lit lanterns, 23 million gallons of virtual CG raging waters and large crowds of spectators. Making extensive use of the innovative Multi Rigging technique, the 3D images provide a continuous landscape of depth. Visual effects supervisor Steve Goldber, CG supervisor Jesus Canal, technical supervisor Mark Hammel and a technical team of hair experts headed by Xinmin Zhao and Kelly Ward, developed the Dynamic Wires software to perfect the natural hair movement.
Tangled features new songs and a score by composer/ songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. 'When Will My Life Begin?', 'I Have a Dream', and 'I See the Light', help relate to Rapunzel's character, while Mother Gothel's big number 'Mother Knows Best' relate to the over-protectiveness of the character.
Charming and with appealing characters is this Disney's rendition of the beautiful classic fairy tale Princess Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore) whose 70 feet long golden hair possesses magical powers. Kidnapped as a baby by the villain Mother Gothel (voiced by Donna Murphy) Rapunzel is raised alone in a hidden forest tower.
Seeking refuge from the Stabbington Brothers (voiced by Ron Perlman), two muscular and menacing beefy brutes, is the witty dashing bandit, Flynn Rider (voiced by Zachary Levi), who breaks into Rapunzel's tower. Curious about the outside world and about the glowing lantern lights appearing in the sky every year on her birthday, the feisty Rapunzel makes a deal with Flynn. A breathtaking visual and adventurous journey of self discovery begins leading to horse chases, sword fights, prison breaks, floods, action, humor and romance.
Fun to watch is Pascal, a small chameleon, Rapunzel's confidante and cheerleader. However, stealing the show is the hilarious Maximus, the fearless horse on a relentless pursuit to capture Flynn.
Adding to the feature's enjoyment are the thugs: the ineffective Captain of the Guard (M.C. Gainey), the hopeless romantic Big Nose Thug (Jeffrey Tambor), the ferocious looking Vladamir (Richard Kiel), loving cupcakes is Attila, the tough thug with a green thumb is Tor, a tailor at heart is Killer, dreaming of becoming a concert pianist is Hookhand (voiced by Brad Garrett), and always liking to have the last word is Shorty (Paul F. Tompkins).
This dazzling and heartwarming family movie immerses the audience in this imaginary place that feels real.
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