The Princess and the Frog (2009)

The critic calls it the best Disney animated film in years and predicts a strong audience response. He praises its vibrant storytelling, richly drawn New Orleans setting, and the warmth of its hand-drawn animation.

Sharkey gives the film an enthusiastic verdict, calling it charming, fresh, and beautifully executed. She especially praises its hand-drawn animation and exuberant musical numbers.

French finds the romantic comedy delightful and praises its return to traditional hand-drawn animation. He singles out the exquisite graphic work, Randy Newman's lilting songs, and the frightening sequences featuring Dr Facilier's black arts.

The review is strongly positive, calling the film a lively success for Disney’s return to hand-drawn animation. It especially praises the small comic details, including Mama Odie’s pet snake adding Tabasco to the gumbo.

O’Hara calls it a return to form: a sincere, entertaining Disney fairy tale. She particularly praises the beautiful hand-drawn animation and catchy songs, while noting it may be too scary for very young children.

The critic finds the film charming and visually delightful, though less accomplished than Disney’s classics. They praise its careful animation while faulting its sluggish stretches and overly sentimental tone.

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The review finds the film uneven, with true love arriving predictably after a bumpy start. It singles out Tiana as Disney’s first African-American animated lead as a notable feature.

The review sees the film as a blend of Disney tradition and change. It singles out its handling of fairy-tale conventions as a strength.

Schager finds the film’s promise of princess spectacle only intermittently fulfilled, with its racial storytelling choices particularly troubling. He praises a striking early sequence whose hand-drawn animation takes on a stylized 1920s jazz-age look.

Chang finds the film diverting but not captivating, and says it falls short of Disney’s former glory. He praises the hand-drawn animation’s craftsmanship and the visual inspiration of New Orleans, while faulting the songs for feeling derivative.

The critic gives the film a strongly positive verdict, celebrating its lively return to hand-drawn Disney animation. They single out the craftsmanship, New Orleans music, and charming characters, while noting that the familiar plot is unlikely to surprise.

Smith finds the film a funny, inventive and enjoyable addition to Disney’s animated canon. She especially praises the vivid voodoo imagery and the memorable supporting characters, including Ray and Charlotte.

The critic finds the film a welcome, nostalgic return to hand-drawn Disney animation, despite some shortcomings. They praise its craftsmanship, vibrant New Orleans setting and eccentric supporting characters, while noting that Tiana and the songs are less successful.

The critic finds it an entertaining, charming return to hand-drawn Disney animation, though not a classic. He praises the vivid animation and memorable characters, especially villain Facilier, while faulting the songs and story.

The critic finds the film’s critique of Disney wish-fulfilment intriguing but ultimately undermined by its retreat to convention. They praise its animation while criticizing the ending for undoing the more challenging values developed earlier.