Movie Review: “The Princess and the Frog”

Seen on: December 11, 2009

The players: Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, Writers: Ron Clements, John Musker, Voice cast: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Bruno Campos, Jennifer Cody

Facts of interest: Disney's first hand-drawn film in five years.

The plot: Tiana is a charming, young woman from New Orleans who kisses a talking frog and magically transforms into one herself.

Our quick thoughts: Walt Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” is a marvelous return to good old hand-drawn animation, and even though it isn’t exactly as magical as most Disney classics, the film sure is a great addition to the studio’s wonderful collection of energetic, musical adventures boasting plenty of heart and soul.

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First five minutes of 'The Princess and the Frog'

Walt Disney today posted the first five minutes of its upcoming 2D animated family film "The Princess and the Frog," which will open in theaters Dec. 11, 2009. Check out the opening scene after the jump.

As you can see below, this clip still contains a bunch of unfinished animation, which is kind of cool because it shows you how the drawings evolved into the final look of the film. It's also a cute clip, overall.

It's a fairy tale centering on a young princess living in New Orleans during the Jazz Age. Things get all strange when she encounters a talking frog asking her for a kiss... a kiss that will literally transform her life.

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Energetic new trailer for 'The Princess and the Frog'

Walt Disney Pictures today released the brand-new trailer for its upcoming 2D animated feature "The Princess and the Frog," and I invite you to check it out below. It's incrediby energetic and filled with good tunes.

The film is a fairy tale centering on a young princess living in New Orleans during the Jazz Age. Things get all strange when she encounters a talking frog asking her for a kiss... a kiss that will literally transform her life.

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