The Princess and the Frog (Single Disc Blu-ray)

This hilarious adventure leaps off the screen with stunning animation, irresistible music and an unforgettable cast of characters. Spurred on by a little bit of courage and a great big dream, these new friends come to realize what's truly important in life...love, family and friendship. Discover what really happened after the princess kissed the frog in an inspired twist on the world's most famous kiss. Disney celebrates a modern-day classic from the directors of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. Enter Princess Tiana's world of talking frogs, singing alligators and lovesick fireflies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Overflowing with humor and heart, The Princess And The Frog is an incredible motion picture experience your whole family will want to enjoy again and again!

A voodoo spell cast by Dr. Tiana may wish upon a star, but she believes that hard work is the way to fulfill your aspirations. After the visual bombast of many contemporary CG and motion-capture features, the drawn characters in The Princess and the Frog, the Walt Disney Studio's eagerly awaited return to traditional animation, feel doubly welcome. Tiana (voice by Anika Noni Rose), the first African-American Disney heroine, is not a princess, but a young woman who hopes to fulfill her father's dream of opening a restaurant to serve food that will bring together people from all walks of life. Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin), The Princess and the Frogmoves the classic fairy tale to a snazzy version of 1920s New Orleans. Facilier (Keith David) in a showstopping number by composer Randy Newman initiates the events that will bring the mismatched hero and heroine together. Her dedication clashes with the cheerful idleness of the visiting prince Naveen (Bruno Campos). However, the animation of three supporting characters--Louis (Michael-Leon Wooley), a jazz-playing alligator; Ray (Jim Cummings), a Cajun firefly; and 197-year-old voodoo priestess Mama Odie (Jenifer Lewis)--is so outstanding, it nearly steals the film. The film is also a welcome sign that the beleaguered Disney Feature Animation Studio has turned away from such disasters as Home on the Range,Chicken Little, and Meet the Robinsons and is once again moving in the right direction. Rated G: General Audiences, suitable for ages 6 and older: violence, some scary imagery, tobacco use) --Charles Solomon Stills from Princess and the Frog (Click for larger image) Alternately funny, touching, and dramatic, The Princess and the Frog is an all-too-rare example of a holiday entertainment a family can enjoy together, with the most and least sophisticated members appreciating different elements.