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The Princess and the Frog
2009 98 min United States of America G 0+
★7.7
Animation, Romance, Fantasy, Family
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
🎭 Based on
«The Frog Prince»
byBrothers Grimm
Trailers
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Description
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Budget:
$105M
US Gross:
$104.4M
Worldwide:
$271M
Starring
Anika Noni Rose
Actor
Keith David
Actor
Oprah Winfrey
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
The Princess and the Frog is widely celebrated for its return to traditional hand-drawn animation, vibrant New Orleans setting, and soulful jazz soundtrack. While many viewers find it a heartwarming return to classic Disney storytelling, critics remain divided on its pacing, the depth of its character writing, and the morality of its central message regarding ambition and love.
| Production | The return to hand-drawn, 2D animation provides a visually stunning and nostalgic aesthetic that differentiates it from the 3D-dominated era. | |
| Score | The jazz-infused musical score captures the spirit of New Orleans and is a standout technical achievement for the film. | |
| Acting | Vivid supporting characters like Louis the alligator and Ray the firefly act as the film's most memorable and humorous highlights. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed by some as an engaging adventure, while others find the narrative progression uneven or occasionally stretched. | |
| Acting | The character development of the leads receives conflicting feedback; some appreciate Tiana's diligence and growth, while others perceive the protagonists as bland or trope-reliant. | |
| Theme | The moral takeaway—specifically whether prioritizing romantic love over long-held personal ambitions is a positive message—remains a point of contention among viewers. |