Barbie as Rapunzel

by Lions Gate

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Director:Owen Hurley
Release Date:2002-10-01
Label:Lions Gate
UPC:012236129509
Binding:DVD
Published By:Lions Gate
ASIN:B000067R6O
Category:DVD

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Description

Long, long ago, in a time of magic and dragons, there lived a girl named Rapunzel who had the most beautiful radiant hair the world had ever seen. But Rapunzel's life was far from wonderful. She lived as a servant to Gothel, a jealous, scheming witch who kept her hidden deep in a forbidding forest, guarded by the enormous dragon Hugo and surrounded by an enchanted glass wall.

However, in a twist of fate, Rapunzel's discovery of a magic paintbrush leads her on a journey that will unravel a web of deception, bring peace to two feuding kingdoms, and ultimately lead her to love with the help of Penelope(TM), the least intimidating of dragons!

Stunningly produced in computer animation, the movie stars Academy Award(R) - Anjelica Huston* as Gothel and Cree Summer as Penelope(TM). The movie features a song by Samantha Mumba and music by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Barbie(TM) as Rapunzel shows that love and imagination can change the world...

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Barbie as Rapunzel will thrill children aged 3 to 8, following the success of Barbie in the Nutcracker. Barbie may have started life as a doll in the 1950s, but these days she's also making her name as a computer-animated film star. In a modern twist on the classic fairy tale, Barbie stars as Rapunzel--a courageous and imaginative princess who is locked away in a tower by the evil witch Gothel. With help from her friends (Penelope the cute purple dragon and Hobie the rabbit) and through the power of her own creative energies, she paints her way out of the tower to find freedom, truth, and love.

Anjelica Huston is memorable as the vocal talent behind the unbalanced and scary Gothel, and excellent sound effects and colors greatly enhance the film. Hugo the mighty dragon, Otto the nasty ferret, and the sword fight between the feuding kings will hold the attention of those brothers of Barbie fans who are less than enthusiastic about watching this 80-minute film, but essentially this is a little girls' film and the outrageously pink castle, the magical fashion show before the masked ball, and the fairy-tale wedding will make it a firm favorite for that audience. --Tracey Hogan

Customer Reviews

CD case was broken - Reviewed on 2009-01-06
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DVD case was broken. DVD won't stay in the case. Product was delivered fast. Good movie quality
Entertaining lesson in forgiveness - Reviewed on 2008-06-08
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My 6 year old daughter really likes this movie, a CGI animated film. At first I didn't pay much attention to it, but my husband and I just finished watching it with her and I realize now what a well-made and entertaining movie it is.

A story-within-a-story, with Barbie narrating to her little sister, Kelly, about a young, honest girl named Rapunzel. Rapunzel is essentially a prisoner to Gogol, who has "cared" for her since she was a baby. However, one day, fate has a hand in allowing Rapunzel to realize that Gogol lied about Rapunzel's parents being dead. She explores the village outside the castle walls where she has been imprisoned and discovers, literally, that there is a whole world of love waiting for her.

I feel it teaches a good message,too, that of forgiveness. Despite all Gogol's cruelty, Rapunzel forgives her. Also, the two neighboring, feuding villages forgive each other when they realize they have been mistaken about an incident in the past. Only Gogol, who refuses to accept the magnaminous forgiveness and continues in her lies, ultimately becomes a victim of her own black magic.

I think girls, particularly, between 4-8 will enjoy this story, but my husband and I also found some parts very amusing as well. Highly recommended.
Very entertaining for young and old - Reviewed on 2008-01-23
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My three- and four-year-old granddaughers loved this video and so did I! The animation is impressive and the music is wonderful. Even after watching it multiple times, I never tire of it and the girls are still asking me to play it again.
Doesn't Hold Her Attention - Reviewed on 2007-10-09
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I think this is an ok dvd. It just does not hold my 3 year olds attention. It may be for 4 year olds and up. It is put away in my house for 6 months and then I'll see if she likes it any better. She always gets excited to watch it and then ends up ignoring the movie.
Barbie As Rapunzel - Reviewed on 2007-09-22
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I purchased this video for my granddaughters. They have enjoyed it and
find the animation easy to watch. The fairytale is enchanting to young
people.
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