The arrival of "Prince Naveen" in New Orleans triggers a significant shift in his personality. It turns out that the villainous "Facilier," who feels reminiscent of “Live and Let Die” (1973), has tricked the prince’s butler into switching places, leaving the prince transformed into a frog. Given that breaking such a spell requires true love's kiss, it is up to "Tiana," an ambitious waitress, initially to be persuaded…

It’s a perfectly acceptable movie. *The Princess and the Frog* is enjoyable, though it doesn’t break much new ground compared to other animated princess movies from the studio; it delivers what you'd expect from that kind of film. Anika Noni Rose is effective as Tiana, and John Goodman’s performance as Big Daddy is agreeable, even if his role isn’t extensive. Keith David (as Shadow Man) and Oprah Winfrey (as Eu…

I do have reservations, and I want to offer some criticisms, although despite those feelings, I did find _The Princess and the Frog_ enjoyable. It's hard to pinpoint exactly why, though. The music isn’t something I’ll be revisiting, because typically that’s a major draw for Disney animated films, and there are moments where it feels so predictable—so very much like standard Disney fare—that you can anticipate what’s …

It took several tries before I could make it through the first fifteen minutes, and I'm happy that I ultimately did. There was consistently something preventing me from watching further. So, what’s my assessment? Regarding whether it’s entertaining: yes, definitely. The songs were generally pleasant to listen to, and the animation was acceptable. It would benefit from some adjustments to its rhythm; trimming 2 or …