Lady Amaris Mimetes wrote:
Okies, if y'all insist.
*doesn't want to get into an argument*
Basically, there were three main problems I noticed:
1. Rebellion. I know some will disagree with me here, since Gothel was not in fact Rapunzel's true mother, and was using her for selfish ends, but I still say the way this situation was handled is potentially confusing for children -- how many kids already see their parents as "unfair" and how many are going to force their parents into a mold of Mother Gothel? Two of my sisters are uncomfortable watching the movie because of this aspect. I think the same situation could have been handled better -- made less to look externally like a typical "teenage rebellion" moment.
2. Unrealistic romance. Running off alone with a thief? Bright idea, Rapunzel. In the real world, innocent young girl and selfish, immoral young man running off alone together will not end well. This I think is even more problematic than the rebellion issues, because it endorses the naive view of romance and guys that a lot of young girls already have.
3. Unrealistic view of evil. In the real world, ruffians and thugs aren't some sort of poor, lovable, misunderstood souls who've just never been allowed to live their dreams who will be instantly transformed by the singing of an innocent, defenseless young girl. There are selfish, immoral and just plain evil people out there, and while reformation is possible, and God can and will protect His own, it's a really bad idea to tell young kids that bad guys "are just misunderstood" and not dangerous. I think this might have been most disturbing of all, to me.
I found it all rather disturbing, and despite my love for a lot of things about the film, I cannot fully endorse it.
Them's my humble thoughts. *curtsies* You asked for it, remember.
(Airianna's right: all films have their issues, but I still think of Tangled as being mild and clean)
First, I'm not looking for an argument, truly I'm not, I just wanted to see what you all found wrong, or at least 'not quite right' with the film.
In reply to Amaris:
1, Most kids I know can tell by the end of the movie that Gothel wasn't really Rapunzel's mother in the first place, that Gothel is no role model, and of course there's the fact that Gothel is the villain while Rapunzel's real parents--as seen through several clips--are good, honest, loving people. As for 'unfair', what child/teen goes through life without once thinking that about their parents? It's in our nature. Most of us get over it. XD Gothel doesn't even begin to fit into the parent mold and I think that the storyline points that out pretty well. And think about it: Rapunzel thinks this is her mom, so having a 'teenage rebellion moment' is sure to come up.
2, Unrealistic romance. Yeah, well, it's a fairy tale, isn't it? And whoever said Rapunzel was bright? Sweet, yes; pretty, of course; a wonderful character, that might be up for debate around here but most of us would tend towards the yes--she is the MC, after all. I see her running off--and the subsequent running-around-in-the-forest-going-hysterical scenes--as being the natural, fairy-tale type of reaction. And she does get a lot wiser by the end of the movie. As for the naive view of romance, it's a liberal, broken world we live in and that's how most of the world sees romance. We find a problem with it because of what we believe, but that's not how Hollywood sees it. It might not be right, but it's understandable, and it's also pretty clean and wholesome comparably.
3, 'In the real world, ruffians and thugs aren't some sort of poor, lovable, misunderstood souls who've just never been allowed to live their dreams who will be instantly transformed by the singing of an innocent, defenseless young girl.' Yes, and--on a purely skin-deep level of thinking--that's what makes it so funny. Looking further, it might not be the correct line of thinking, but it works in a fairytale and I don't find it confusing with the real world. The thing that is so wonderful about fairytales is that it's not real. Even from a very young age, we realize this. Now, on some level I would agree that families might want to discuss certain aspects of the film, of any film, with their kids.
Last thing: Concerning parents: I actually think this movie does a good job of portraying what it's like to grow up without that parental guidance--or the correct kind, anyway--even had Rapunzel's parents not been king and queen, you can tell from their characters that they would have raised her in a much better way. Given the opportunity, she probably never would have run away with an unsavory guy like Flynn in the first place.
I disagree, but that is okay. You are always so gracious! And yes, it is fun to hear different views, especially from people as nice as you. 
And that's probably where the whole rebellious theme came into the story (we always fast-forward that part).
Of course, it also proves how desperate she was to see the lights, though. That she would rebel - unrebelliously - and run off with the first fruitloop to climb her tower; gotta give her points for dedication. 
So yeah, a caution to parents is good. 
