The Princess and the Frog (2009)

[Spit_Fire]

Coming with Two (2) different versions:

*Single Blu-ray edition - MSRP: $39.99

*Blu-ray edition + DVD + Digital Copy - MSRP: $44.99

Cover art and special features coming soon.

EDIT: This originally wasn't my source but I found one on Here





The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray Single disc preorder



The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray 3-disc preorder


The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray Review

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[steve_dave]

Well, that should certainly make people happy who just want the Blu-ray Disc only but the price difference between the two releases is pretty narrow.

I'll go for the combo pack since the DVD is surely going to sell for around $15 and Apple never drops prices on Digital Downloads so that's another $20.

[zackisthewalrus]

Source?

[whbinder]

So today I bring you a collection of rumors, some with confidence and others with a barrel of salt.

Current information leads us to believe that March 16 will bring us a pair of films from this past holiday season in the form of Disney's The Princess and the Frog

I know you mentioned this wasn't your source, but "rumor" and "barrel of salt" and "leads us to believe" isn't terribly official sounding.

[Spit_Fire]

Originally Posted by whbinder

I know you mentioned this wasn't your source, but "rumor" and "barrel of salt" and "leads us to believe" isn't terribly official sounding.

I would lead to believe HDRoom is correct anyway. Barrel of salt they are referring to others such as unconfirmed release date to Entourage Season 6. We should be safe with Princess and the Frog's release date

[krazyclown]

Originally Posted by Spit_Fire

Coming with Two (2) different versions:

*Single Blu-ray edition - MSRP: $39.99

*Blu-ray edition + DVD + Digital Copy - MSRP: $44.99

Cover art and special features coming soon.

EDIT: This originally wasn't my source but I found one on Here

where did this come from *Single Blu-ray edition - MSRP: $39.99

*Blu-ray edition + DVD + Digital Copy - MSRP: $44.99

but for 5 bucks diffrence ill go for the dig copy and the dvd version

[zackisthewalrus]

Expect to hear something on Friday about this.

[Ernest Rister]

By the way, The Princess and the Frog is absolutely wonderful. I often write that the defining characteristic of the Disney animated feature under Eisner was artistic compromise, with very low comedy relief aimed at toddlers slapped onto serious drama, creating a mixed bag for everyone.

There are exceptions to this, of course, but The Princess and the Frog is the most *complete* and *sincere* animated film to come out of the studio in decades. It reminds me of the thrill of rediscovery and renewal I felt seeing Roger Rabbit and The Little Mermaid for the first time in 1988 and 1989, to say nothing of the jaw-on-the-floor ambition of The Rescuers Down Under in 1990.

I could get into more detail - the film isn't perfect in my eyes (there is a 5-10 minute stretch with some Bayou hunters that misfires, although it is clearly inspired by the Chuck Jones "Three Bears" shorts). But aside from that, my goodness, this film absolutely soars. I'll have more to say later how the film celebrates animation in a joyous way - it is fantastic. Get thee to the cinema. This movie is an alive, thrilling experience in animation.

I think it's the best Disney animated film of the last 50 years.

[Sir Platypus]

I was fairly disappointed with this one. Might have just been the expectations attatched to it, as there isn't much that I can point out that I didn't care for.

I absolutely loved the music, though, and Tiana is definitely a great role model for young women. I'm sure it's going to look great in HD, as well.

Can't say I'm wild about the seperate SKUs though. I'm going to hold out on that verdict until we actually see how stores are going to price them.

[DetroitSportsFan]

A $10 off coupon should take the sting out of the high MSRP.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

A $10 off coupon should take the sting out of the high MSRP.

The prices won't be all that high on release date. Just like any Diseny flic.

[F-Man]

Dayum, March is getting to be the month of kickass animated titles. There hasn't been any new releases I've wanted to buy in a while in any genre, but The Princess and the Frog, Toy Story 1 and 2, Astro Boy, Evangelion 1.11 and even maybe Dumbo (date still uncertain) are all titles I'll want ASAP,

[halokilla77]

First day purchase for me, I'm sure my 3yr old daughter will love it.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I could get into more detail - the film isn't perfect in my eyes (there is a 5-10 minute stretch with some Bayou hunters that misfires, although it is clearly inspired by the Chuck Jones "Three Bears" shorts).

Yeah, there's usually a point where one can smell a LITTLE bit of Eric Goldberg-ish Jones/Looney homage in the recent movies (there's a lot of Chuck Jones in the "Pocahontas" raccoon), and that one was pretty baldfaced considering it's not really clear why they were in the story in the first place.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by EricJ

Yeah, there's usually a point where one can smell a LITTLE bit of Eric Goldberg-ish Jones/Looney homage in the recent movies (there's a lot of Chuck Jones in the "Pocahontas" raccoon), and that one was pretty baldfaced considering it's not really clear why they were in the story in the first place.

Was probably there as comic relief for the kids and go along with Ratcliffe's dog?

[drtre81]

If there is a way to get this for $10 I'm in.

[Angela Liu]

I'd be delighted if the Blu arrives as early as March. I've already seen the film twice in theaters, and I'm ready to see it again. Although it's extremely formulaic, fully embracing the Disney animated princess fairytale template (with light influential sprinklings of Shrek 2), it's a splendid film, gorgeously animated, and filled with colorfully likeable characters.

It's Randy Newman's score, though, that really offers the film its own distinguished flavor. His naturally upbeat style is a perfect match for the swinging, big Broadway jazz production numbers, absolutely nailing the 1920s New Orleans setting. Anika Noni Rose's rendition of "Down In New Orleans", in particular, makes for one hell of a showstopping finale.

The Princess and the Frog is an overall stunning return to form by Disney. It left me feeling good by the end, much like how 2007's Enchanted was. I guess a good fairytale just does that to me.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Was probably there as comic relief for the kids and go along with Ratcliffe's dog?

Was referring to the Pa & Junyer Bear hunters in P&tF....But Henry, what will the neighbors think?

[monkeyjb1988]

Can't wait. I'll probably get the Blu-Ray with DVD, since my sister isn't a fan of Blu-Ray.

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

By the way, The Princess and the Frog is absolutely wonderful.

Yes. Excellent film. My sister saw it three times. Pretty cool soundtrack too, though not as good as Nightmare Before Christmas or Beauty and the Beast .

[spidy]

Originally Posted by Sir Platypus

I was fairly disappointed with this one. Might have just been the expectations attatched to it, as there isn't much that I can point out that I didn't care for...

I was a little disappointed as well but still a good movie. Prince Naveen (or however you spell it) wasn't quite as funny and as cocky as I had thought (like Emperor Kuzco in the Emperor's New Groove).

The wife loved it though and we'll be getting it come March. I wonder if both versions will have a slip cover. LOL

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