Movie- The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog was Oscar nominated for Best Animated Feature. It did not win.

The Princess and the Frog (2009) is a Disney animated feature that lives up to the considerable reputation Disney has, but does not surpass it it in any way. It is a good film, but not great and does not open any new ground for Disney (except maybe the princess is black).

A standard story line, very good animation, engaging characters if somewhat forgettable, it is a rags to riches story, a story of a young woman in search of her life (and that means a prince so many times...not sure about that message). Very nice music and a good setting in New Orleans and environs. BUT---it was not great.

The Princess and the Frog should appeal to many kids and parents. It is nice, it is appealing, but it is not great.

At least that is my opinion.