Tangled: Before Ever After

A Disney Channel Original Movie takes place between Tangled (2010) and the short film Tangled Ever After. It serves as the "first episode" to Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure. Not a fan of the animation style, the songs are weak (except "Life After Happily Ever After" and "Wind in My Hair) compared to Tangled, dialogues and the whole vibe felt detached from it's predecessor. Now it's weird hearing the name "Corona" over and over again. If Disney ever make a live-action adaptation of Tangled, prepare for a name change.

This pilot film expands on a lot of things, such as Rapunzel's new relationship with her parents and her evolving relationship with Eugene. King Frederic (Clancy Brown) is not much different from Mother Gothel, but his love for Rapunzel is genuine. Brown is pretty much a perfect casting choice for the King. The pilot and the series are also the first time I actually like Eugene. I didn't love him in the film. I thought he was just a pretty boy and one of those male Disney characters who teaches the female about the world. In the series, he's shown to be a good boyfriend to Rapunzel, one who supports her even after her hair grows back. He's pretty similar to Aladdin in this respect. Cassandra is a great new character and has a lot of funny lines. For all of her problems, she makes me laugh. At first I thought that Rapunzel's hair growing back was kind of a gimmick, but it turns out there's a mystery behind it which sets up the overarching story of the series. The animation is great. It's even better looking than the film, with bolder colours and simpler character designs. I never get tired of watching this pilot film. Some of the character designs I don't love so much, like the rat-faced guy. Anyway, it's a very enjoyable pilot film for a great series.

Not bad for a Disney Channel sequel. 'Tangled: Before Ever After' is animated in a similar style to 'The Lion Guard' ('The Lion King' sequel) films. In terms of comparing those two, this 2017 production beats those three follow-ups. It's severely weaker animation, but it does the intended job. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the same cast involved from the original film, that's always a big positive. Mandy Moore (Rapunzel) and Zachary Levi (Flynn) are fine, while the new additions of Eden Espinosa (Cassandra) and Laura Benanti (Lady Caine) aren't noteworthy at all; very average characters in truth. I can't hate on this too much though, I'm sure the core target audience will enjoy it and, after all, it is one of Disney better made-for-TV/direct-to-video animated sequels.

It is so lovely, although it is 2D. Everything from characters to action to backgrounds to story is perfect. You should put in on your watchlist. It's for kids, as well for the older fellows.

This animated film tells the story of princess Rapunzel who is going to be crowned. Due to her mishap, her long blonde hair grows back. It tells a story of a merry misadventure, which leads to Rapunzel growing and learning about herself. The characters are visually pleasing and the plot is engaging. It is fun to watch.