The Princess and The Frog – Thursday 6th March 2025

I remember when this film came out, and how it was meant to herald a return to hand drawn animation for Disney Animation, after they gave up on the medium in favour of CG. It was also a return to the musical format that had brought them so much success in the 90s.

The film, in the hands of Disney veterans, Ron Clements and John Musker, did not disappoint! It was great when I first saw it, and watching it again, a decade and a half later (my God, has it been that long??!!), it’s even better!

The artwork has only grown more gorgeous to look at, and the story and songs are great too!! Maybe not up there with the best of the films from the 90s, but honestly, I have nothing bad to say about this film; it hits all the notes.

I only wish it was more successful, so Disney would actually return to hand drawn animation. Sadly, this film was their penultimate effort (Winnie the Pooh was their last), which means we should savour it all the more.

Great film!!