

When Rapunzel eventually leaves the house, she’s an emotional messĪfter Rapunzel finally descends from the tower where she's spent her entire life, she’s distraught. So unfortunately for Rapunzel, she wasn't able to play the video game "Animal Crossing" from home, which Howard and his family find "very calming" these days. She has an entire brilliant song dedicated to the dozens of ways she stays occupied inside, called, “When Will My Life Begin?” It is a song I've played many times this year.Īlthough Rapunzel keeps herself pretty busy that activities that may seem familiar to those who quarantined this year, there were a number of modern boredom busters that couldn't be included, because "she didn't have any Wi-Fi," says Howard. She sews dresses, makes candles, strums a guitar, throws darts, completes puzzles, plays chess and uses a pet chameleon as a ventriloquist doll.

She draws, bakes, cleans, reads, climbs and paints.

No, not literally – Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) is actually a princess – but she is unparalleled when it comes to taking on hobbies (and growing her hair) while isolated.Īfter 18 years spent locked in a tower, Rapunzel has developed a long list of pastimes. New on Disney+: 'Lego Star Wars Holiday Special,' unlike its 1978 predecessor, plays it safe with the kitsch 'Toy Story' turns 25: Ranking the best villains We talked with Byron Howard, who directed the movie along with Nathan Greno, about why "Tangled" has never felt more timely: But now, a decade later, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging families to stay home for the holidays and many states are reimposing coronavirus restrictions, “Tangled” seems particularly poignant. Protagonist Rapunzel’s beautifully animated hairography alone justifies the price of a ticket. Of course, “Tangled” has always been a worthy watch. 24, 2010, the animated musical has suddenly become the most prescient film to stream at home (and is available on Disney+, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime and Vudu). Once upon a time, in a land that feels very far, far away, Disney released an animated film about a golden-haired princess who finally escapes from isolation. Ten years after “Tangled” arrived in theaters on Nov.
