10/10
We all loved it but the "Shadow Man" scared my granddaughter
15 June 2020
She hid behind the chair and closed her eyes whenever he appeared. She is only 4. (The voodoo scenes are reminiscent of "Disney's Night on Bald Mountain" animation.) However, the rest of the movie is a whole lot of fun. As expected, some pious Christians disliked the voodoo nonsense. Extremely well-drawn in traditional 2D animation. Lush backgrounds. Typical talking Disney animals. I have never before seen a "frog princess" wearing eye shadow and mascara! Louis The jazz-trumpet-playing 'gator is both a silly and wonderful character. The Randy Newman songs do not disappoint but are not in the same league as "Beauty and the Beast" (and other Disney musical classics) by a long shot. It passes the "collection test" as I just saw it for the first time in 10 years, and I already want to see it again. Of course it comes nowhere "near" Disney's traditional masterpieces, but it it still quite a fun and enjoyable experience. A great ending as everyone lives "happily ever after". Soon to be the new (revised) theme of "Splash Mountain" at the Disney Parks. In spite of the scary scenes, it has now surpassed my 2 grandchildren's favorites, which were the 2 "Frozen" movies! They love the cute frogs and Louis the 'Gator.
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