Few can tell Rapunzel’s story from memory. That is before this instant Disney classic. Now millions of kids around the world will, the Disney version of course, just like Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White, Little Mermaid, and other Walt Disney classics.
This is probably also Disney’s answer to Pixar that appeared to have taken over animation the way Apple took over portable music from Sony. Disney lost its magic don’t know when. But years ago, their releases of the animation film was the most exciting event for the family. They delighted everyone, glued kids to DVD replays, and had everyone sings the theme songs. With Tangled, Disney’s back.
Every year, Taiwan’s PingXi has the Sky Lantern festival that attracts tourists and photographers around the world. The movie’s scene surely will touch many who were at that festival or witnessed something similar. But this critical movie element also introduced a confusion. Rapunzel was supposed to be from the German region, given the origin of the fairtale and her appearance. But sky lantern is a south-eastern Asian thing, rumored to be invented by a famous Chinese military strategist in the 2nd century, ZhuGe Liang (諸葛亮).
Guess it is logical for a girl growing up in one room to be barefooted all the time. But she sported no foot-wear running through forests and in the big city too. No one ever mentioned this to her ever, “Of course Rapunzel will never wear shoes. Even to meet her parents, King and Queen, for the first time.” Is bare-footing going to be acceptable as part of a formal wear now? Hmm…
Go watch this one. Make sure to take the whole family. You will be happy.
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