The Swan Princess - AniMat’s Classic Reviews
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- It does have beauty, but what else is there?
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"You should write a book: how to offend woman in 5 syllables or less"
Considering the internet, that would be a book series longer than The Wheel of Time and the Complete Works of Sigmund Freud.
Or just use Twitter.
This video made me realize that that’s the best line in the movie 😊
@@Tadicuslegion78 all social media, basically.
It's definitely my favorite. :)
"What else is there?" is the perfect description of a movie with beautiful animation, but, in regards of story and characters, is disappointing.
Gotta agree, but it still has something special that makes me still like it
If only there was a remake of this.
Fun Fact: When Disney found out that this movie copied the alot, they took revenge by re-releaseing The Lion King near the movie's release. You can probably tell who got more money.
Aspen Karch and 15 years later Disney released a princess movie with a prince with a french accent turning into a frog.
Aspen Karch the lion king duh
JezzMann 94 , The Princess and the Frog. Right?
The Lion King, of course. Same thing happened when Anastasia came out in November 1997 that Disney decided to re-release The Little Mermaid
Brenda Rivas 🤔I wonder which movie was more successful
The song "This is not my idea of fun" was the best sequence of the movie.
wstine79 what a pretty good sum up for the film.
Agree. It is also the one part which doesn't look as if it was lifted from Sleeping Beauty.
It was all downhill from there. You would have thought the characters had actual personalities based on that or that the conflict of joining the kingdoms mattered when it doesn’t at all after the song is done.
Far longer than forever has some nice things about it but it’s far too cheesy and trying to just copy other things. This is not my idea felt like it’s own original idea. But that the prince and princess know each other here unlike the ballet kind of doesn’t fit to the later plot developments. First Odette seems to forgive Derek saying “what else is there” and Derek ought to know anyway Odette better after so many years to be fooled by an impostor. At least he should remember some of his complaints of nothing else when pressed.
I can’t believe I’m stuck with her all summer I bet he doesn’t wrestle hunt or box she looks conceded what a total bummer if I get lucky I’ll get chicken pox “so happy you could come!” “So happy to be here!” How I’d like to RUN! This is not my, this ISNT my idea of fun!
If you can’t tell I love the soundtrack and I know all the words! 💕💕
@@sarasamaletdin4574 to be fair, Odette ended up being equally shallow so it makes sense she forgave Derek because his handsome smile is just so charming 🙄
But you’re absolutely right. The movie had serious potential, but ended up going with a generic love story where both protagonists have no personality other than their desire for each other.
And what little substance they tried to give with the whole, “looking past the looks” was botched right from the start because these characters never show that they have or want anything other than good looks.
In its defense, the animation still looks nice even today.
Kae McSpadden according to the producer, Seldon Young, it was the last theatrically released movie in America to use hand-painted celuloid paper animation without any help from computers 😊
@@Jayagebee interesting
SCOUTART yeah, I’ve heard about that from the creators themselves (not in person, though). The way it’s done sounds rather complicated, because it’s said to be a mix between hand-drawn and computer backgrounds. They’re evident in some shots leading up to the Princesses on Parade sequence and the ending where the camera zooms out and the credits start rolling. But everything else from the backgrounds to the characters was made using ink and paint rather than using the CAPS-system invented by Pixar in the mid-80’s and had been standard procedure since the release of Disney’s Rescuers Down Under in 1990 😊
I love 2d animation cgi can never replicate the magic
AndreNitro X1000 I agree. Wholeheartedly.
I am not going to lie, The Swan Princess was one of my favorite movies growing up, and I still enjoy it a lot to this day. The animation is nice, characters are charming, and the songs are actually quite memorable.
I don't understand why everybody is so critical to this movie. It deserves far more than just 5/10.
It could be better focused
True, my rating is 7/10
Yeah. I liked it too.
Pros:
1. Good animation
2. Rothbart was a good villain.
3. Odette was likable
4. Most of the songs were good.
5. Roger’s. Enough said.
Cons:
1. Some plot inconsistencies (mostly the political stuff)
2. Jean-Bob. Frog legs, anyone? (Seriously, I was hoping the gators would eat him)
3. Some really stupid moments (like, Derek and Bromley firing arrows at any animal that moves? Like, wtaf!?)
4. “Princesses on Parade”, one of the most pointless songs in animation. It adds nothing to the story, we already know Derek isn’t gonna marry those women, and the song just isn’t that fun to listen to.
Let’s face for the longest time Rogers was the best character in this series, until the curse eventually got to him.
The part where Uberta and Rogers don't recognize Odette wearing the black dress makes no sense. Yes it's lifted from the ballet but that made sense within the context. Here, they literally watched her grow up but suddenly wearing dark colors automatically makes her a different person.
Well in the movies context they thought she died along with her father. But the fact she doesn't recognize how much she resembles Odette is very odd.
And considering Derek's whole subplot is about him seeing Odette for more than her looks, that makes it worse!
So, if I wear black clothes, nobody will recognize me? Wow, that's racist.
Derek doesn't even really finish is subplot; he's just like 'What else is there?' and then he never says what else until the very end when he pulls some excuse out of his ass and says he admires her 'courage' and 'kindness'. Too bad it took her to die for him to realise there's more to life than looks. Sure, you could say that that scene where the others start ranting about how stupid he was being and he just found it too hard to explain what it was about her that he liked proved he liked more than her looks, but still, at least come up with something better than that. Define Odette and give her more of those traits that she has; make them more prominent in the story than just something he says at the end.
Chaotic Neutral I think what a lot of people forgot is that Rothbart had put a literal spell on his henchwoman. Like in the ballet, the prince only saw Odette, but the spectators saw who the real person was: Odile, Rothbart’s daughter. So here, many people probably see his henchwoman rather than Odette
The biggest problem I have with the movie is that the story subverts the classic love at first sight cliche by showing us that the main characters actually loathe each others at first but later as they grow up they start to fall in love... and then the prince reveals that he actually fell in love only because she's beautiful, pissing her off. The rest of the movie is a rehashed Disney movie, a decent enough, but still not as good as the first part.
The thing is, they didn't like each other at all until they met again as adults. Before they saw each other, Derek was saying he could do better, and Odette was saying he was immature.
@@strawberrysoulforever8336 And that's why I like the first part so much. They basically hate each other so much that they almost kill each other once, but their parents really want them to get married and so they're forced to meet every summer. And when they finally fall in love he tells her that he loves her look and not the rest of her, basically proving that Odette's opinion was right and that their parents wasted years for nothing. And then the rest of the movie is a seriously underdeveloped Disney copy that really has a lot of potential but wastes it to make a pretty basic movie with not so memorable songs, except for the villain song that's kinda catchy, underdeveloped characters and a cliche ending.
@Mystique Dreamer Thank you! That's another thing I hate! She got stuck as a swan due to a curse of an evil wizard and she does nothing to find a way how to save herself from this curse and has to depend on the prince that basically told her that she likes the way she looks and niothing else to save herself! Also, why no one checked the giant abandoned castle that's in the same forest where the princess was abducted and possibly close to the castle where the prince lives?
@@emanuelepolloni4002 but why does odette love Derek? They never divulged into odeytes side at all. Were supposed to be mad at Derek for what he says, but then odette has no reason to love him either or even get mad when before she seen him, she didnt like him
I’m personally meh on this movie but Rogers is easily the funniest character with his line “You should write a book. ‘How to Offend Women in Five Syllables or Less’” being genuinely funny.
Alex Klepp Is it bad that I like this movie despite its flaws?
George Robertson Absolutely not.
George Robertson I think it has better characters, better stories, better emotional struggles, and best slapstick unlike Sleeping Beauty.
It blows my mind that not only does he voice God in Preacher, he LOOKS like Rogers
Why is that not on a T-shirt?
I'd definitely rather see weak slapstick than endless fart jokes, personally.
I agree. I hate fart jokes and toilet humor.
@@theaboveaveragefangirl I think the reason why Wario farts in Smash Bros is because he eats too much raw Garlic.
@@theaboveaveragefangirl me too and to think diary of a wimpy kid The long haul had all of those bad jokes.
@@theaboveaveragefangirlyeah. There was a time when fart jokes and toilet humor was funny, but now it’s become a cheap, lazy way to try and get a laugh.
This film has a lot of potential with the transformation and romance elements but doesn't focus on the characters and dynamics enough for me. Another interesting and informative review. Keep it up!
SHUT UP.
"I love your beauty and nothing else."
Disney felt like The Swan Princess copied them a lot, they decided to take revenge by re-releasing The Lion King the exact same time as The Swan Princess. Can you guess which movie was more successful?
@Ochaco Uraraka (BUZZER) WRONG
The Lion King (again)
Same thing happened when Disney re-released The Little Mermaid when Anastasia came out
Connor Plisga ThUmBeLiNa!!!
It certainly wasn't The Iron Giant or Mask of Phantasm, because WB was allergic to marketing their animated movies that decade.
@@Igorcastrochucre except Space Jam
Here’s something I’d like to point out that was near the end of the film:
Remember the scene when “Odette” arrived to the ball and almost NOBODY except Derek saw Odette? I think what a lot of people forgot is that Rothbart had put a literal spell on his henchwoman, Bridget. In the ballet, the prince only saw Odette, but the spectators saw who the real person was: Odile, Rothbart’s daughter. So here in the film, many people probably see Bridget rather than Odette
I think they would've reacted much differently if they saw Derek dancing with a small old woman and looking completely in love.
In the Barbie version of Swan Lake, the shots of the prince dancing with Odelia would switch between her and her Odette form. Showing us what he saw and what the guests saw. I'd say it worked a bit more in that scenario since she was around the same height as Odette lol.
My favorite joke was, "I want you to be wild ferocious beasts."
(Loud roar from small man)
"Not you Wesley, your a rabbit!"
(Wesley thumbs foot quickly, like Thumber from Bambi, in irritation).
If anyone's interested, I have an alternative idea to the Swan Princess. (This is solely my opinion and nothing more.)
The beginning is the same, but the marriage isn't called off. Instead, King William decides to travel back to his kingdom (called Grail) to inform everyone of the incoming marriage. Odette, who fears for him due to his old age, comes with him, but the carriage is attacked by Rothbart and his league of bandits. William is killed and Odette is kidnapped, but Derek and Uberta don;t learn of this until the next day.
Rothbart casts the spell on Odette as usual, but is kept at the lake by Rothbart's bandits who are instructed not to kill her for any reason. Odette slowly becomes friends with the older lady (don't remember her name), who is a practicing alchemist and wants to make powerful potions. Over time, Odette learns how Rothbart was once William's friend and advisor, but Rothbart got involved in forbidden magic, even implied to have engaged in human experimentation. When William found out, he had Rothbart banished and disgraced from Grail. Embittered and angry at this perceived betrayal, Rothbart plotted to bring down William and the kingdom of Grail.
When Uberta learns of King William's death, she becomes fearful of how Grail will react since their monarch died in the Kingdom of Silder (Uberta's Kingdom). This could cause them to blame Silder for William's death and lead to war, so she sends a messenger to inform Grail that William will be staying in Silder for longer than expected until she can come up with an idea to avoid conflict. Derek, with Bromley, searches for Odette since her body wasn't found at the ambush site, but is called back by his mother for an urgent matter.
Rothbart disguises himself as a Grail messenger to inform Queen Uberta that if King William does not return by the next full moon, then Grail will declare war on Silder. As expected, this sends Uberta into a panic and she starts sending out for princesses to marry Derek as to secure allies. Rothbart disguises himself again as the Silder messenger and forges a message claiming that King William is being held hostage and will not be returned unless he gives up his throne to Uberta. This riles up both Grail and Silder for war, just as Rothbart wants. He hopes to manipulate Grail into its destruction in revenge for King William banishing him years ago.
Derek manages to find Odette after fighting and killing some of Rothbart's bandits. Odette warns him that Rothbart is trying to start a war between Grail and Silder and he must convince Uberta that she is alive. She states that once she finds a way to break free of Rothbart's spell, which also prevents her from leaving too far from the Lake in human form, she will tell Grail the truth of William's death to prevent a war from happening. Rothbart learns of this, including Derek stating that he will kill the wizard for his crimes, and plays a cruel trick. He casts another spell on Odette: if Rothbart is killed, Odette will die as well. What happens to one will happen to the other.
Odette manages to convince the old woman to deliver a message to Derek with her handwriting to give to Grail after learning that her Kingdom's military is preparing to invade Silder. The old woman delivers the message to Derek and he attempts to tell them the truth of what happened, but since Princess Odette is nowhere to be seen, a battle seems imminent.
A battle breaks out and Rothbart watches from afar as the forces of Grail and Silder clash, but he's noticed by Derek. Derek confronts Rothbart and swears he will kill him, but he merely mocks the prince and tells him that if he dies, Odette will die as well.
Derek is forced into a hesitant battle with Rothbart as they fight with swords, trying to figure out a way to stop Rothbart without killing him. When Rothbart is about to kill Derek, Odette flies into the way and is killed by Rothbart's sword instead. His spell backfires on Rothbart, leading to both of them dying. As Odette dies, her body returns to a human form, causing the fighting to stop. The old woman, who had followed Odette, presents a potion that she had shown several times in their interactions that can heal injuries. She uses it on Odette and saves her while Rothbart stays dead since the spell is broken.
Odette informs everyone the truth of her father's death and marries Prince Derek.
For those of you who took the time to read this, thanks. I hope you like this idea.
Edit: I changed Rothbart's motivation because I felt I made him a bit too tragic. I felt he works better as an unsympathetic villain, one who's ruled by his ego and sees nothing wrong with his amoral actions.
This would be amazing for a retelling/reboot of the movie. Same animation from the 1994 film with added scenes/directors cut/never before seen scenes. I do think as amazing as the plot is the middle of the story is a bit more serious and complicated for a fairytale, the ending and beginning tho was amazing. I too have my own opinions of an alternative idea, the story stays the same but some scenes/songs are cut short to focus a storyline more in the perspective of odette. In my story Odette is cursed by Rothbart so she could suffer in eternity (instead of just killing her) as a Swan leaving her whole life, I wanted Rothbart's motives to be much more clearer, instead of just killing her for not marrying him, he would let her suffer by turning her into a Swan for the rest of her life, seeing her love marry another. I dunno that's just me, and it's not perfect.
Now that would be an interesting movie to see as long as Far Longer then Forever is kept in and there are better supporting characters for Odette to make friends with as the old Lady is improved upon here.
I don't think Anastasia was a copycat. The creator worked at Disney previously and left because he felt stifled
Gotta admit the animation for this movie holds up pretty well to this day.
It’s funny how this movie gets touted as being “revolutionary” because it’s the first animated film to not have the leads fall in love at first sight (if anything, they initially hate each other!) and that the prince has to name something about the princess outside of her looks, when there are animated films that not only did it first, but BETTER: “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin”.
Belle and the Beast didn’t fall for each other at first sight. In fact, they hated each other (which is understandable since the Beast imprisoned Belle in exchange for her father’s freedom and he constantly yelled at her), BUT they got to know each other over the course of seasons.
Aladdin was able to name things about Jasmine, outside of her beauty, to the Genie: *“She’s smart and fun”* (and keep in mind, Aladdin only knew Jasmine for AN HOUR!).
It also says something that Aladdin mentions her PERSONALITY FIRST, then her beauty.
You know things are bad when Disney animated films that are often criticized for their three-day romances have couples with better chemistry than Derek and Odette who have known each other since CHILDHOOD.
My problem with this movie was that it was all about how Derek and Odette were in an arranged marriage and although it was clear they weren't made for each other... Odette somehow manages to suddenly fall in love with him? She just suddenly changed her mind in like 5 seconds after seeing him all grown up. Then he tells her he likes her because of her looks so she changes her mind again. Later, he tries to rescue her (though he really didn't) and now she's back in love with him, even though he doesn't really love her for who she is. Worst love story ever.
Tell me about it. That love/hate relationship of odette and derek has been so complicated.
And do they love each other or not?
They could have make up thier minds already.
Before those stupid cahsgrab sequels EVER happened!
Also All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 Is next!
Yea it could be but it will get a animat seal of garbage
Is all dogs go to heaven the movie that gave birth to the big-lipped alligator?
@@cintronproductions9430 Yup! And guess what you WISHED he was In the sequel but he ain't and I don't blame the big fella!
Didn't Swan princess 2 and 3 basically use the same plot? A associate of Raphbart attempts to get there hands on the forbidden arts to take over the world. What's weird about that the forbidden arts themselves is never consistent on what it is, especially in the CGI movies.
Brandon Lyon basically but of the sequels the 3rd is the best. And anything beyond it doesn’t exist to me.
I think it was okay.
Story: 7/10
Animation: 10/10
Characters: 6.5/10
Songs: 7/10
Overall: 6.5/10
The main flaws are that the storytelling has a few plot holes, used a little too much humor, and Jean Bob was absolutely OBNOXIOUS!!! But, it has nice animation, a few good songs, and, Rothbart was a great villain.
Yeah, between all the Disney knockoffs made during that time, it might be the best or the second best, depending on if you like Anastasia better or not.
@@swanpride Anastasia was actually better. But, my personal favorite of the non-Disney animated musicals of the 90's was The Prince of Egypt.
Doesn't count as a Disney knock off for me. It's a musical, but still very much its own thing.
Well, in that case, Anastasia is definitely the best of the Disney knock offs
@@swanpride It's clearly trying to copy the Disney formula.
You know, I think Odette is rather pretty looking in the film.
Plus I think you and others should review The Trumpet of The Swan also by Richard Rich.
Yes!
Derek's b-story has got to be the worst part of the movie. I know the prince didn't have much to do in the original Swan Lake, but if you're gonna make him more active in the story, don't give him the "beauty is only skin deep" lesson AND make him fall for the dumbass of mistaking Odette for someone else.
I didn't have "The Swan Princess" on VHS growing up, but it was something I knew was there, and I do remember seeing bits of it, along with the two hand drawn animated sequels, at certain points in time. Maybe one of these days I'll check out the original in its entirety, since I do have some interest in this movie, mostly with some of the characters and songs. I do not have an interest in checking out the CGI sequels though.
But it looks like we're going back to "All Dogs Go to Heaven" territory, with that movie's first sequel coming up next.
This movie was one of my favorites as a kid, still got a soft spot for it even though I know it's not the best.
I enjoyed the film, but it does feel like missed potential. It has a great opening and then it kinda forgets about it and sticks with a generic disney-faerie tale-storytelling. I never understood why Odette seems to have forgotten how she rejected Derek while she was kidnapped at Rothbar's; she couldn't have known that Derek was looking for her, it would have been more emotionally rewarding to see that all that time Odette didn't believe in Derek despite having mixed feelings for him, and then realised at the end that Derek was trying to save her.
Here is an alternative, what if the picture would focus on Odette and Derek whence they were children instead of them being adults. That would give the main characters more personality and more relatable.
This movie was my favorite non Disney movie as a kid
I'm happy that i witnessed the 25th anniversary screening during the pink carpet even in LA last year. where i got to see Anna Graceman, Richard Rich, Eden Young and Seldon Young
THIS WILL NEVER BE A FORGETTABLE MOVIE
Ah ha I knew you’d be here eventually
As you mentioned at the start of this review. One of best non Disney animated movies is Anastasia 😊👍🏻😊
Little Anya beware!
Rasputin awaits! :)
Anastasia is now a disney movie
@@jar1543 how
@@theaboveaveragefangirl because Disney purchased 20h century fox in 2019.
This movie was my childhood memory all my life until the sequels came. Yes the film had problems you stated but I’ll take the original film over milking a franchise to death any day!
I think this movie feels more like Don Bluth than it does Disney.
Did you know the Japanese pop Group dreams come true composed the music for the original sonic the hedgehog game and this movie?
Leo French no, Dreams Come True only composed the song “Eternity” in the end credits. The music was composed by Lex De Azevedo.
JezzMann 94 sorry my mistake
That "Family Guy" joke about the sequels was pretty amusing.
As for "The Swan Princess" itself, I watched it recently and I thought it was mediocre. Almost everything went downhill after the 'What else is there?' moment. In fact, I actually got so bored that I had to take a break from the movie at times.
But on the bright side, I did enjoy Rogers, the opening and 'Oscar Bait' love songs, most of the animation, and especially the buildup between the two leads. Also, the last scene with the frog was pretty funny (for anybody that hasn't seen this movie, I won't spoil it) and I thought the design of Rothbart's monster form was cool.
Well, well, looks like we're going back to "All Dogs go to Heaven."
What I remember most from this film are the animal sidekicks and the Great Animal. That thing looked like something out of Don Bluth's dreams.
A very special movie for me and my sisters from our childhood. While I don’t think it’s perfect, it’s a really fun movie, I also enjoyed the rest of the trilogy.
Jesus this film took a lot from 90s Disney films including having multiple direct to DVD sequels
its like a mix of sleeping beauty and beauty and the beast
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 is next.
"This a terrible Family Guy reference"
This movie is very nostalgic. I sang along at Practice and No fear. The final fight gives me still some creeps. I haven't watched sequels after the childhood crushing christmas one.
The Family Guy reference was pure gold! XD
Mat, one thing you forgot to mention about Richard Rich was him creating all those Religious films he did...
This movie has convinced me that Richard Rich is terrible Director!!!!!
I honestly thought animat would give this movie the animat seal of garbage, I guess he’ll save that for when he reviews the sequels.
If he reviews them especially the cg ones
Napa: Vegeta, what does the scouter say about the amount of Swan Princess sequels?
Vegeta: IT'S OVER 9000!!!!
Napa: WHAT 9000?! THERE'S NO WAY THAT COULD BE RIGHT!!
I've known this film since I was very young. I've always loved the storyline and whatnot.
1:07 to 1:38
best AniMat moment in 2020
Swan Princess was always one of those films I meant to sit down and watch. Not anymore! Thank you Animat for not wasting my time!
The animation has even more than a Disney feel to it, not only do the characters heavily look like Disney characters, but the characters also really have the Don Bluth style vibe to them too I think. :)
The first two sequels are good! I checked out the christmas one and I couldn’t get through the first five minutes lol
Yeah, ignore the sequels after number 3
I enjoy This movie and I could imagine if it was in the Disney renaissance between Aladdin and the lion king same thing for Anastasia that should be between Hercules and mulan.
Odette could pass for Aurora's sister
Yes. Considering that both Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty are both composed by Tchaikovsky.
Or Ariel's blonde twin :D
1:15 now you know how detective Steve feels
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@@dylanbeebehive2024 yes
@@dylanbeebehive2024 yep
1:33 At least it's better than the actual show.
The swan princess was my all time favorite movie as a kid. Had the chance to meet Richard rich at a convention about two years back.(there was a swan princess booth that I was really excited about.) extremely surprised with all the sequels this movie has.
probably the only good things i can say about this are:
1) good animation
2) some chuckle-worthy moments
3) Roger being legitimately funny (the ONLY funny character in the entire cast)
4) a strong opening
5) "Far Longer than Forever"
that's..... really it. the movie took an okay concept and turned it into something that's so boring, it gets kinda hard to sit through it in its entirety. and you can only imagine the feeling of pure horror i get whenever i'm reminded of everything that came after this. so to anyone who's never watched the sequels before and are thinking of doing just that: *DON'T!* trust me, you DON'T wanna do it. spare your brain-cells and sanity!
P.S: i do remember having a picture-book of the movie when i was like 5, but that wasn't because i liked the movie. it was more because i loved picture-books at the time, and i'd most likely buy any of them (if i could).
Oh we need a full video examining why the hell the franchise got resurrected as CGI shlock.
One interesting thing to note about the animation is that this is the last film to ever use hand ink and paint cells, even though CAPS was already in use for 5 years. For Longer and Forever was actually a reused melody from Miracle of Love from their New Testament Animation series.
This was one of my requests. I have another request The Nightmare Before Christmas.
“Where do these swan princess movies come from?!?!”
After The Fox and the Hound and The Black Cauldron and before Alpha and Omega. This is Richard Rich's project. What will Richard Rich vision for Norm of the North be?
Yeah, the sequels are horrible.
Anyway, I'm so happy you did this film. This one is near and dear to my heart. The music, the animation, the characters, it all is great. (Chef's kiss) Exquisite
I remember watching this movie a lot as a kid alongside a lot of other Disney Clones like Quest for Camelot, Ferngully and Anastasia. Unsurprisingly, Anastasia is the only one I keep coming back to. Whenever I feel nostalgic and watch any other Disney clones it's so cringeworthy to sit through.
That's pretty much how I feel about Anastasia.
To me it's the only successful film that copies The Disney formula while also being its own individual thing.
@@alienboy1322 when you really get down to it, it's a very well written and voice acted character driven romantic comedy with Fantastic elements. Hell, the fact the Broadway show completely removed Rasputin and the story of Anya and Dimitri still works is proof of that.
I might check out the Swan Princess for myself
although "what else is there" can also may be a simple answer...but have never tried it for any sort of romance
Pokemblem it’s one of those movies you either love or hate. That’s my expirience with after obsessing over it for a long time. But I’m not unable to critisize the movie, but the music score and the songs mean a lot to me.
Man I loved the songs lmao
Confusing, that movie is. If Odette did agree to Rothbart's proposal, What's to stop her from changing her mind once the spell's kaput? If she's a swan by day, What's stopping her from flying away and communicating with someone by writing in the dirt? If Rothbart wanted to marry her legally why not hypnotize her to say yes? What's keeping Odette from sneaking up behind Rothbart and knocking him out? Why would Derek saying he loves Odette while pointing at an imposter kill the real Odette? And even so, how would that help Rothbart with his plans
get a life
@@latrolettteeeeeee Well that was unnecessarily rude.
Wait, All Dogs Go to Heaven got a sequel??
Not every animated film needs to be deep and complex.A fun mindless kids movie doesn't hurt me.
I still own it ln VHS by Turner Home Entertainment and I feel looking back it is not bad. The Swan Princess felt like it is an entertaining to see. Not a masterpiece as being copying Disney's elements, but I enjoyed it in an open mind. When it comes to sequels....it is going from going okay to weird....not only weird, but awful when it comes to jump from traditional to CG animation which makes the 2D version more watchable.
However, there was a movie based on Swan Lake and it is from the early 80s in Japan and by Toei Company. That was the version that stick closer to the original source and it has the Tchaikovsky composition and they actually have the character Odile in it. The main characters are called Odette and the prince is Siegfried.
Erichi Mira I watched that late last year 😁 despite my love for The Swan Princess, I really enjoyed the the resemblance to the ballet and the character of Rothbart and Odile 👍
@@Jayagebee Right on! I saw that back in 2013 and it was also incredible to see. Glad you are aware of it.😉
Triple great Great GREAT review AniMat 👍👍👍
This movie came a really popular Ballet. I don't understand why they never used the music from the Ballet. It's like doing the Nutcracker without Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
WhatAlsaid! Have you heard about the 1981 anime Swan Lake? Worth checking out if you miss the Tchaikovsky music 😊
If you want a Swan Lake movie that uses the music of Tchaikovsky and respects the source material, Go Watch 1981 Swan Lake by Toei Animation or Barbie Swan lake 2003
7:41-7:43 That might also be the best way to describe the Hotel Transylvania films. Sure, they can be funny at times but... *cue clip* Lol
And oh no!... All Dogs go to Heaven 2 is next.
I'll stick with the Barbie adaptation with Tchaikovsky's music.
That version is more nostalgic to me.
@@tylerfish2701 Barbie's adaptation respects the Tchaikovsky story and music while being a unique movie.
@@sailormoonfaiza So Barbie gave it the Prince of Egypt treatment, doing their own thing with it while still staying true to the source material? Cool.
@@tylerfish2701 Yes. By Paying respect to the source material.
@@sailormoonfaiza Swan Princess is NOT based on the ballet you moron. It's based on the folk tale.
Oh great the one movie that's so obvious that it wants to be a Disney movie. To say even the others film doing that trend did better then this.
5/10 Really? I enjoy the movie and I love it for what it is.
I do too. So much so that I went into the series website and got an adult coloring book and playing cards. (Derek, Odette, Rogers, William, Uberta and Bromley are kings, queens and jacks). 😍
@@KevinKlineisawesome nice
Love this film
You should review The scarecrow
The funniest line ever! 🤣 9:25
*Animat's Classic Reviews 2020*
#1 Looney Tunes Back in Action *6.3/10*
#2 The Swan Princess *5.25/10*
#3 Open Season 3 *2.6/10*
The sequels for this movie are even worse than the majority of Disney sequels. I even dare to say they might be worst than the Land Before Time sequels, because as over saturated as those sequels are, at least they try to have decent animation, if anything else. The Swan Princess movies were never that great, so there was never a need for all these sequels. Especially when the quality of them drops so far from even the standards of the original!
what happen at the begining from Derek and Odett being at each other throats as kids and falling in love as adults was but screwing up the wedding and Odett getting captured by Rothbart and turning into a swan was all their parents fault from Queen Uberta to King William because they force to little kids to fall in love what the narrator said during Odette Christining that King William and Queen Uberta Would Come Up With The Same Idea Drek And Odett WOuld Be Brought Together For Each Summer Hoping They Would Fall In Love And That Their kingdome Would Unite With Peace And Harmony.
and what I found messed up about that is
1: That Is Alot Of Preasure To Put On Two Children.
2: Odette was just a baby and Derek was only six years old.
3 : You Cant Force People To Fall in Love Like That.
4: Parenting and Polictics are two diffrent things.
and 5: did the niave queeen and king even give their kids advice?
also William should have killed Rothbart because what was the noble stupid king thing you banish a eveil wizard for antemping to steel your kingdome and you think he just going to walk away and forget you.
and like Derek said What Else Is There.
here more they could add.
Who was Derek father?
Who was Odette mother?
and what happen to them?
also when the Christmas version came out i was shock because I was wondered why now after 17 or 20 years.
I have That Movie on DVD,
Same and on VHS
❤💖 To be honest, AniMat. I'm going to adapt my own animated musical Swan Lake film based on the original ballet. It is going to be way better and different than the Swan Princess film.
The story will be prominent much like the original ballet and new elements to the story and it will be beautifully 2d hand drawn animated film much like Disney films, Don Bluth films, Studio Ghibli films and DreamWorks hand drawn animated films. It will be a musical, I wanted the music and songs to be written by Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, Enchanted) and Paskel and Paul (La La Land & Greatest Showman) and composed by Alan Menken. I have dream casting choices such as Hailee Steinfeld as Odette because I truly love her as an actress and singer she could deliver an amazing performance. Other choices such as James Monroe Iglehart as the alligator, Albert Brooks as the turtle, Keegan Michael Key as the raccoon, Haven Paschall as the Carolina parakeet, Stephanie Sheh as the mink, Jim Cummings as the beaver, Kristen Chenoweth as the python etc. I always dreamed to have this film to be nominated and won an Oscar for Best Picture! 💖❤
Good luck!!!!!
You can't be this delusional ... Right?
Critics may said that the swan princess film isn't great as Disney films
But it's still got good art of animation, different interesting music than the ballet one and disney-like songs I couldn't resist besides
It's the only hand drawn animated fairy tale princess movie along with the anime version while barbie swan lake is computer animated film it's like dealing with don bluth's Thumbelina which I still love and Thumbelina is the same fairy tale princess film.
Review Planet 51
No, Space Chimps Escape from Planet 51 Needs Moms is the best! XD
Fun Fact: Joel McKinnon Miller (aka Scully from Brooklyn Nine Nine) actually has a role in this movie
Animat, did you hear? Harvey Weinstein just got sentenced to 23 years in prison
FINALLY! I've been waiting for this video for years! FOR! YEARS!
Only 5 days until Robots turns 15 Years Old. And what better time for AniMat to review it in time for its anniversary.
Classic reviews come only once a month.
F*CK!
This movie is loosely based on one of the most well known ballets of all time, Swan Lake, but there is absolutely no references to ballet at all. Now I'm not saying that They should have done something as extreme as write new lyrics over the classical score, like that one crappy version of the Nutcracker did, but at least most versions of the Nutcracker throw in SOME references to ballet like for example, in most versions the characters dance like ballerinas at least once. Why not do something similar to that with some of the Swan princesses musical numbers instead of playing them off as broadway numbers?
I don't know, it just seems to me like a big wasted opportunity to stand out from other musicals of the era but that's just me being a fan of classical music.
May i suggest the 1981 or Barbie adaptation of the famous ballet.
I’ve got my own request, Delgo and make a video about its long production history.
Anyone else notice John Cleese voices the frog and in Shrek 2 he voices King Harold who is revealed as the frog prince
want to know where these Swan Princess sequels were made by Animat?! I'll tell you! they were made by Crest Animation Studios, formerly Rich Animation Studios that did some of the Bible-related animated specials!
I still love this movie though!! IMO I think it’s amazing! 😍💗
All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 is next!
No more Mister Nice Guy
No more Mister Clean
No more Mister Nice Guy
They say he's sick, he's obscene
I watched these movies so much as a child. I don't care about behind the scenes shit and critics. I used to adore the songs with the princesses in gowns
The fact there are 9 of these movies is embrassing.
On a side note, I just back from seeing ‘Onward’ (in Dolby Surround Sound, no less). I loved it! I’m not sure if I’d rank it as the “best” from Pixar, but I personally felt for it as much as a I did for ‘Coco’, and I highly recommend going out and giving it at least one watch!