Tangled (2010)

This is the best-looking Disney film since Sleeping Beauty, with gorgeous light, action sequences and a modern tone that still feels like classic Disney. It benefits from strong character development for Rapunzel and Flynn plus a memorable villain in Mother Gothel.

Disney delivers its most enjoyable animated film since The Emperor's New Groove with this smart, emotional and action-packed Rapunzel retooling. It excels in mother/daughter dynamics, vibrant visuals and standout animal sidekicks.

It's a rambunctious modern fairy tale full of chases, smart banter and big emotions that feels like a Pixar product, with luminous animation and nuanced characters. The critic calls it a respectable coda to Disney fairy tales, done right despite familiar formula.

The film succeeds after a shaky start by balancing adventure, romance, and sweetness, with strong computer animation and memorable sequences like the lantern scene singled out for praise.

Describes it as a resounding success with polished storytelling, witty scripting, and relatable emotions that appeal to all ages, praising the action sequences and uplifting moments.

The critic praises the film's blend of classic sentimentality and contemporary elements in this Rapunzel update, highlighting its engaging storytelling, strong character work, and rapturous 3D sequences like the lantern scene.

It's a remarkably sincere and heartfelt rendering of the classic fairy tale, a faithful adaptation and allegory for growing up that rejects sarcastic pop-culture smirkfests. The critic singles out the impressive 3D animation, music, and sensual awakening moments enhanced by the format.

Disney has finally remembered how to make a proper cartoon with this joyous Rapunzel retelling full of action, humour, romance and show tunes. It updates the classic formula with contemporary mother/daughter dynamics while remaining satisfyingly Disney-ish.

Tangled revamps the Rapunzel story into a winning combination of naivety, optimism and spirit, with impressive animation, strong vocal performances and effective 3D use despite some image dulling.

It's a goofy good time with a jolly vibe of people goofing on the Brothers Grimm, full of felicitous touches and strong voice work especially from the villain. The critic notes it's no big deal but nowhere near as hard on the eyes as the Shrek movies.

The critic finds the film a tastefully modernized version of classic Disney storytelling, a lavish romantic musical fairy tale that updates familiar magic without losing its essence.

The film offers a savvy sense of humour and serviceable songs while remaining a traditional romance at heart, with strong supporting characters and a memorable villainess.

Old-fashioned storytelling prevails over sassy attitude in this revisionist Rapunzel tale, which is snappily paced with musical pizzazz but hampered by glib banter and uneven visuals.

The critic finds it a passably entertaining but not exceptional Disney animated feature, a hodgepodge of old and new techniques. He praises the villainess's incisive portrayal and the flawlessly prettified rendering of nature and characters.

The review finds the film brisk and witty but notes it veers between charming and glib, with bland leads, ultimately entertaining but far from classic Disney.

The critic finds Disney's Rapunzel update leaden and uninspired, raiding weaker Shrek ideas and featuring laboured Broadway-style songs in what feels like a cynical money-machine.

The critic finds Tangled a strong step forward for Disney, praising its modern take on the Rapunzel story, strong characters, supporting voices, and especially the stunning visuals and action pace. Minor complaint about the songs not matching previous highs.

The critic finds that Tangled successfully balances modernizing a classic tale with Disney traditions through strong characters, expressive sidekicks, fluid animation especially the hair, and versatile Menken score. The mixture of tones occasionally feels off but the heart and fun carry it through.

It's a lively and fun swashbuckler with good voice work and striking moments, but the songs aren't as memorable and it lacks the heart and soul of Disney's best. Overall, shows the studio finding its way back to form.

The critic finds the film pretty to look at but flat and lacking in character compared to The Princess and the Frog. Its earnest, straightforward fairy-tale approach is ultimately beguiling despite the squareness.

The film feels curiously flat despite its CGI and 3D elements, with missed opportunities and a lack of magic or wit in the script. Praise goes to the non-speaking animated characters like the chameleon and horse that steal scenes.

The review sees Tangled as a dated, fusty throwback compared to modern animation like Pixar's, criticizing the formulaic elements, emphasis on the male lead, and lack of innovation, though acknowledging some charm as a signpost to Disney's lineage.