Disney movies? I'm a longtime fan.
But my favorite couple is probably the most recent: Flynn Rider and Rapunzel. I adored "Tangled" and thought it worked on all levels (the scene at the Snuggly Duckling tavern, with its singing miscreants, is perfection itself).
Mostly, though, I like how Flynn and Rapunzel work together and are patient and nice with each other. Well, after Rapunzel stops clocking him with her trusty frying pan. It can be tricky to make a modern princess movie, but this film succeeded by helping make the saved the saver, in a way.
Let's also note -- and this is a bit of a spoiler, so plug your ears and la-la-la here, if you must -- that Flynn doesn't actually climb the tower to save Rapunzel; she is an active participant in her own leaving-the-tower scenario. It felt satisfying to me, how that played out.
Other things to note: Love Pascal the chameleon. Love the lantern scene. And props to Glen Keane, the film's animation director and an artist I admire, and Alan Menken, the man behind the music. It is a beautiful work, down to the kingdom's sun symbol.
"Wilfair" has a few fairy tale references here and there, including Monty's "girl in the tower"-directed jokes at Fair. When I first started the books the legend of Rapunzel seemed an apt reference to include, what with that tall hotel and all. Though, really, only Fair is keeping Fair away from the world.
I did listen to "I See the Light" from "Tangled" while writing the middle portion of "Redwoodian"; I specifically tie the song, in my mind, to Gomery and Fair being out on the icy terrace. (Plus, duets? You know I'm obsessed.)
Do you have a favorite a) Disney film or b) on-screen couple? wealhtheow, I saw you mention "Lilo & Stitch," which we probably have to discuss. Stitch. Is. The. Best.
