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The Swan Princess
1994 89 min United States of America G 6+
★6.7
Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Richard Rich
🎭 Based on
«Swan Lake»
Trailers
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Description
The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$9.77M
Worldwide:
$9.77M
Starring
Jack Palance
Actor
Howard McGillin
Actor
Michelle Nicastro
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1995
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
The Swan Princess is widely remembered as a cherished piece of childhood nostalgia, praised for its beautiful hand-drawn animation and heartwarming family-friendly tone. While some viewers criticize it as an uninspired imitation of Disney classics with underdeveloped protagonists, others defend its simple, sincere approach to a fairy-tale romance.
| Production | The film features visually appealing, high-quality 2D animation that remains a highlight for most viewers. | |
| Humor | Comic sidekicks like the frog, turtle, and puffin provide effective, light-hearted humor that resonates with younger audiences. | |
| Score | The musical score is polarizing; some find it enchanting and memorable, while others perceive it as forgettable and lacking the distinctiveness of major studio works. | |
| Theme | The protagonists are frequently criticized for lacking unique defining traits, making them appear generic compared to more iconic animated royalty. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: fans appreciate the coherent, classic fairy-tale structure, while critics point to plot holes and a simplistic, clichéd narrative. |