Princess and the Frog Movie Date
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Brielle and I went on a “movie date” to see The Princess and The Frog yesterday.
This was significant for a few reasons. First of all, Brielle and I rarely get to spend time alone together since Bianca was born so we both really looked forward to our date. Second, this is the first time in her life that Brielle was able to sit through an entire movie. Most importantly, I despise Disney “princess” movies but I gave it a chance based on the reviews.
The lead character was African American, she worked two jobs to pursue her dream of being a small business owner and wasn’t “princessified” until the very end of the movie. She also ended up putting the broke prince to work as a server in her restaurant which was kind of cool. I was a little worried that he would be co-owner by default. 
It contained absolutely none of the typical Disney “you need a prince to save you/complete your life/rescue you” baloney and for those of you who think Disney is “anti-marriage” or “pro-single parent”, the lead character had two loving parents.
All in all The Princess and The Frog sent a perfectly decent message for little girls to pursue their dreams because they can accomplish anything and thankfully the prince was an afterthought. I am totally comfortable with the message it sent Brielle.
Brielle’s favorite part was the frog wedding. Mine was when Ray the Cajun firefly found true love.
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December 22nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Glad you and Brielle had a good time. I was considering taking my young’en to see this but like you I hate these sorts of Disney films. But seeing what you have written may change my mind.
December 24th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Thank you for the review.
December 24th, 2009 at 8:10 am
I reaaly want to watch this movie with my daughter.
Can not wait till it showed
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December 26th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Quite a disney film.
I miss that kind off movie.
Cant wait to see the movie
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December 27th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Sounds like a great movie that even adults can enjoy! A good gift tip, I’m thinking about giving the movie to my youg cousing. Also, great that you spend time with your older daughter alone, children with younger siblings can often feel forgotten.
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December 27th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I’ve been wondering about this movie. I too despise the typical Disney princess movies. The characters fit a mold. Yuck! Good to hear that this is worth seeing. Do you think boys would like it too?
January 5th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Hurrah! Disney has made it into this (or was it last) century! Its been a tough transition but there’s little doubt that the traditional princess fairy tale is on the slide. Its good that they have been able to create something less provocative than their traditional model while still maintaining the ideal message of ‘yes, you can do it!’
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January 9th, 2010 at 8:32 am
I watched this movie with my niece, and she was disappointed and confused with the part when the princess changed to be a frog, but finally she was happy when they got married
January 9th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I’d be looking forward for that movie here. I would like my child to grow on Disney movies that contain moral values and near to real life settings. Thanks a lot for the share.
January 12th, 2010 at 4:12 am
I thought it was great. But do you think it marks the star of a new era for Disney or was merely a hiccup?
January 17th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
looks like this movie is interesting.
maybe i watch it
btw, thanks for your review about this movie
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January 18th, 2010 at 7:33 am
nice cartoon movie, it’s good for any children who see it
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January 18th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Our daughter started sitting through entire movies shortly after she turned two.
We now have a young son and I continue to take my daughter out for girls night out to the movies.
The last time she wanted to see the Alvin and the Chipmunks Squeakwell instead of this movie.
I guess she’s all princessed out at the moment.
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January 25th, 2010 at 12:51 am
First of all, thank you for the review of the movie, After reading the review of this movie I want to buy the dvd and watch this movie in my house with my sister. I know this movie released on december 2009. And also I love to watch walt disney’s movie because they give the exact quality picture which we can enjoy while watching. Date and with movie, this also sound good.
regard
thank you
sameer
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January 25th, 2010 at 1:18 am
my daughter has been bragging me to take her to see this movie i couldn’t go cuz of work so my wife took her and she said she enjoyed it
January 29th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
It seems a relly cool movie! Course that I gonna watch it!
February 6th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Thank you for the review! My niece watched the movie and told me it was great.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
I have to admit, I miss those days when my daughters were smaller and I would take them to those kind of movies. I also remember what it was like when my oldest sat through the complete movie – it was just me and her and we went to see Shrek. I had a wonderful time with her that afternoon. Thanks for the memory.
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February 15th, 2010 at 10:24 am
dying 2 watch this movie with my family very nice review thanks 4 sharing.i think it rocks:)
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Hello! I think it’s realy good film . I want to watch this movie. I like all films of Disney company! Cheers! IT outsourcing
April 12th, 2010 at 4:10 am
The first black princess in a Disney film! I’m really hoping this is going to be a great film to watch, I’m looking forward to seeing it with my family.