Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams DVD

[PeterPanfan]

I think Disney Duster meant the joke about the "shiny slipcover"

[Disney Villain]

Oh Disney Villian, I never fail to anger you. Hope you're not too mad at me. Remember the time when I was criticising "Enchanted Tales" for some other reason? (don't remember what) And you nearly blew your top

Actually Julian Carter you have never angered me before . And my above statement was not me, as you put it, "blowing my top off". I was simply trying to state the facts. To call a film crap without knowing the facts, or having even seen the film (which I have no idea if you did) is bold. I was just merely trying to educate you on the facts behind Enchanted Tales. I was not "blowing my top off" . I don't want to cause a debate...(other members seem to be doing a fine job of that ), I enjoy almost all of your posts here on UD. Perhaps one day, more people will learn to research facts before posting such bold comments. You've never angered me before Julian Carter, and I doubt you ever will .

[Jules]

Well, that's really nice of you DV. But now I guess it's time to admit that no, I have not seen Enchanted Tales.

Blame Renata Joy for biasing me against the film!

[Ariel'sprince]

Well, that's really nice of you DV. But now I guess it's time to admit that no, I have not seen Enchanted Tales.

Blame Renata Joy for biasing me against the film!

Hmm,from her reviews it seems that Renata Joy dosn't like the Disney Princesses so i don't know if she's the right person to wirte reviews on those DVDs (maybe she does like them but still).

[Disneykid]

Renata's actually a big Disney Princess fan, and the fact that she's such a big fan is what makes her so critical of the Princess DVDs. She even says as much in the conclusion of her Enchanted Tales review:

Those who have read this and my past reviews probably think that I don't like the Disney Princesses at all and wonder why such a hater is allowed to repeatedly cover the latest additions to their DVD line. However, a true aficionado is capable of recognizing when something is amiss, and that is the case here. It is hard to praise a pairing of two half-hour "movies", created with standards not much higher than those of a Saturday morning cartoon, that are being marketed as a full-length movie.

For those of you curious about the film, someone has posted the film(s) on YouTube. I won't link to it here just to be safe, but just type in "Disney Princess Enchanted Tales" and sort the results by date added.

[Escapay]

Blame Renata Joy for biasing me against the film!

Hmm,from her reviews it seems that Renata Joy dosn't like the Disney Princesses so i don't know if she's the right person to wirte reviews on those DVDs (maybe she does like them but still).

As Renata said in her Closing Thoughts of her review

Those who have read this and my past reviews probably think that I don't like the Disney Princesses at all and wonder why such a hater is allowed to repeatedly cover the latest additions to their DVD line. However, a true aficionado is capable of recognizing when something is amiss, and that is the case here.

ETA: Damn, Kelvin beat me to it!

Scaps

[Ariel'sprince]

DisneyKid and Escapay-Oh,so she does like them,i thought she dosn't becouse she also didn't liked the other DVDs on her past reviews.
Anyway,i"m gonna see it this week so i"ll tell you what i think of it .

[ichabod]

I don't understand why people were expecting better animation. Did anyone honestly think that the animation would be cinema worthy, or anywhere near the great animation that Cinderella III had? I know I didn’t. This was exactly what I expected....budgeted animation superior to Cinderella/Hunchback 2, with songs written for little children. I've been reading allot of reviews, including the one on this site, where people complain about off-model characters and bad animation. What did you honestly expect? Really it makes no sense to me why people think it should have been better.

So just because people had low expectations of the animation in this and because those low expectations were met that makes it satisfactory? It doesn't matter how you look at it, the fact is this "film" has cheap off model animation which is stiff, over exaggerated and frantic.

Admittedly the Aladdin segment probably has better animation than the Aladdin TV series. But that's not really saying much.

And whilst the animation in Cinderella II was of a higher quality than most direct to video sequels, It's still not good enough to have the word "great" thrown around!

Princess fans are lucky they got this effort at all.

Yet the rest of the world acknowledges the evil it brings.

To call it crap Julian Carter is bold. It is not crap.

It quite obviously is

Disney actually put effort into something instead of stringing consumers along. The age group the film is marketed to loves the film. All my little cousins have watched the film numerous times. They know all the words to all the songs, and like seeing the characters again, instead of just seeing them in sing-a-long clips.

I honestly don't know whether to feel sorry for them or have a social worker sent to their house

But don't call it crap…look at the facts, watch it for yourself. You may not like it at all, you’re entitled to your opinion, but Crap is a strong word.

Crap is not strong enough a word.

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams pays respect to the original films with its backgrounds and animation.

In the same way a fat middle aged balding man puts on a wig and his wife's dress climbs on stage and sings a selection of songs from Cabaret is an homage to Liza Minelli.

The story is wafer thin and predictable. It is full of dialogue, and humor which is about as far removed from the originals as possible. How is someone bending over, splitting their pants and showing colourful underwear paying respect to the original Sleeping Beauty? A gallery exhibition of the original films art would be paying homage, a TV special about it would be paying homage.

I honestly was expecting to see Aurora pull up in a pink convertible and say "Like, forget this work stuff, I'm totally like going shopping!"

And what the hell was with all the cartoony sound effects during the SB segment? Yeah, that really captures the feel of the original.

This film had one aim, to make maximum profit with minimum expense.

This film is trash.

In fact, no. This film is the middle aged, cross dressing, wig wearing, "Farewell Mein Liebe Herr" singing, Liza Minnelli impersonating husband of trash.

[pap64]

You know, everyone's entitled to their opinion and if people didn't like the movie its fine, but that last post almost borders on trolling...

[Escapay]

I had no idea that a 4-year forum veteran can be considered a troll.

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[Disney Villain]

ichabod, we each have our own opinions of the film. I will end it there. You think one way, and I think another...that's fine, we are all entitled to our opinions. I will not sit here and argue with you, like you seem to want me to. I don't come here to cause fights

Disney actually put effort into something instead of stringing consumers along. The age group the film is marketed to loves the film. All my little cousins have watched the film numerous times. They know all the words to all the songs, and like seeing the characters again, instead of just seeing them in sing-a-long clips.

I honestly don't know whether to feel sorry for them or have a social worker sent to their house.

I will not tolerate such disrespect. HOW DARE YOU...HOW DARE YOU say that about my family. I consider this a personal attack! You have no right to say that about my family. You must not have such a close, loving, caring family that I have.

You have no idea how your words made me feel. It was absolutely disgusting for you to say that. I am very upset, at the moment. I can't even type this message because I’m actually crying. To suggest calling a social worker on my aunts and uncles is disgusting. You obviously have never had anyone show you love. Your words are disgusting.

HOW DARE YOU. I feel sorry for you. You must be a very sad person if you go around saying such cruel things about children and their families. I will not let this go, I am going to contact the mods, you need to be reprimanded for your disgusting words!!! I'm actually crying at the moment

[ichabod]

You know I'm quite honestly flummoxed how to formulate a response.

You've actually broken down into tears because I jovially suggest Exposure to Disney Princess Tales is akin to child abuse?

I honestly don't know what my response to your post should be.

[Jules]

Whereas I don't feel this is, er ... the ideal time for me to point this out ...


Escapay, I do not hate the Disney Princesses. Sleeping Beauty is my favourite Walt-era film. Just to sort things out.


Ok guys, you can return to the rather delicate subject now.

[kurtadisneyite]

Sorry to bust bubbles here, but these "princesses" are Merchandise - enjoyable merchandise to many, but merchandise, primarily for children.
Disney makes these DVD movies to further interest in the characters and entice viewers to buy more merchandise related to them. In effect, these productions are like the old theater "Shorts"; curtain raisers, attention grabbers, __but__ under scrutiny of producers to be made quickly at "reasonable" costs.

Because each project is often helmed by a different producer and director, who in turn has access to different production crews, each project will have different aesthetics, feel, overall quality level, etc. More so, Every viewer will see the same production in a different light.

I've remarked a bit on various production aspects of these shows, but in the end those comments are just an opinion.

The question is:
Do you and/or your children ENJOY these productions?

If YES, well and good and there will be more to buy!

If NO, there is and will be plenty of other higher quality "Princess" entertainment for you ( Enchanted, or the original Disney features, or Rapunzel, etc.).

[leuchtmuschel]

Hi everybody,

I like the Disney princess very much. Yes, I have the whole stuff on DVD. I belong to the princes who dreams of an own princess. I am the hero that conquers a princess in my dream. So I watch in my daily life what a true princess like.

The program on DVD should be better. The princesses need to be getting a much more royal treatment in quality from the company. The princess line deserves it!

This week I will get the “Disney princess enchanted tales: Follow your dreams” from the United States.

Oh Disney, what have you done? If a princess blinks with her eyes I can’t resist it. And I am sooo much insisting of quality production on DVD!

[Disney Duster]

So just because people had low expectations of the animation in this and because those low expectations were met that makes it satisfactory?

Well, yes. If you don't expect the best, and you don't get the best...then you are satisfied. Anyway, it would be almost impossible to have feature-quality animation done at this time with, you know, the animation desks and tools auctioned off. Of course this is out-sourced, and that's just one reason why it won't be as good as past Disney animation. Also, it's been a few years since the last films, and even Beauty and the Beast's new "Human Again" animation didn't perfectly match the film it was inserted into. And these are little stories, not full-length features, and even if they said it was a "movie", most people realize it's two different princess stories tied to together even before they buy it.

And whilst the animation in Cinderella II was of a higher quality than most direct to video sequels, It's still not good enough to have the word "great" thrown around!

That's Cinderella III, and you can use great in comparison to things that aren't great. Some people may think Disney's animation isn't very good, so they would call it okay and call some other feature, like The Triplets of Belleville or something "great". The animation of Cinderella III was fantastic compared to many past sequels.

I honestly don't know whether to feel sorry for them or have a social worker sent to their house

This didn't indicate that the Princess DVD itself was child abuse, but that the parents who bought it for the kids were abusing their children, which is an insult to Disney Villain's relatives who did buy it. Or, it indicated that for children to enjoy the DVD, there must be something wrong with them, and that is another insult to Disney Villain's relatives. That's horrible, and I hope you didn't intend it that way (I'm guessing you actually didn't).

The story is wafer thin and predictable. It is full of dialogue, and humor which is about as far removed from the originals as possible. How is someone bending over, splitting their pants and showing colourful underwear paying respect to the original Sleeping Beauty?

If you would have more carefully READ what Disney Villain said, it was this:

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams pays respect to the original films with its backgrounds and animation.

This shows he meant the backgrounds and animation paid homage, while all other aspects may have not. And by animation, he meant the reasonably well-done drawings themselves, as well as the style, the overall look, the mostly on-modelness (only went off occasionally).

[Ariel'sprince]

Well,i seen it and heres what i think:
Aurora's story:
That was really great! i like Aurora and i think that how they should show her in the film,i don't she was out of her character at all and those pink things wasn't bad.
Poor duke,lol.
I like how she got rid of the cows! it was smart!.
what was that chicken foot in the end?.
Jasmine story:
Also wonderfull.
Loved Rajah,the part when Jasmine brings him and the children weren't scared was funny .
I loved how Jasmine was in this story and i think Jasmine should get some spotlight alone (in fact-if Hakeem didn't showed up i almost forgot about Aladdin and Genie(,she's allways known as "Aladdin wife\Girlfriend\Love",not as a character by her own.
I was amazed by the animation for a DTV DVD.
I really enjoyed it and i can't wait to Volume 2.

[Atlantica]

I'm just about to watch it! I've had it for a few days but havnt had the time to see it yet.

I'll post my thoughts and views after I have seen it. It's going to be hard watching it without thinking of everyone else's opinions on it!

Anyway, I shall see !

[bruno_wbt]

The DVD arrived yesterday!!!

I really loved the DVD, it was exactly what I've been expecting since 1997.

When the Princess Collection first came out (with Ariel and Jasmine), I wished that they could do new princess stories with new animation and new songs of my favorite princesses.

So my dream came true!!!
I loved all the songs and I'm so glad that there are 2 songs for story. I love Lea Salonga, so I have two more songs by her doing Jasmine!!!

I can't wait for more volumes of Enchanted Tales.

[Jules]

I can't wait for more volumes of Enchanted Tales.

There won't be any. Lasseter has terminated their production (at least, according to Jim Hill Media).