The Swan Princess and its lineage of films are impressive in what they’ve accomplished. The first one was released in 1994 and directed by Richard Rich, a former Disney animation director. Since then the story has gone on to produce nine films which are all interconnect to some extent. The newest one, The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music has a current singing contest storyline that elementary and middle school fans will relate to. Of course it ties into Princess Odette, Derek and all manner of G rated fun that younger fans will enjoy.
We watched the film with two boys, both of whom enjoyed it. I thought that a singing, princess oriented film would be like Kryptonite to the soul of a 7 and 9-year old boy, but I was mistaken.
Both of these guys were completely unfamiliar with The Swan Princess, which has gained a cult following in the past 25 years. Since then the characters from the film have branched out to where the title of this DVD isn’t even Since then the characters from the film have branched out to where the titular character of this DVD isn’t even one of the main characters, but that’ll suit young viewers just fine.
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— Daddy Mojo (@Daddymojo) August 6, 2019
Kingdom of Music focuses on the story of a Chinese prince, Prince Li, who is also the best singer in the land. Odette is having a singing contest to celebrate Princess Alise’s birthday and he has to travel from far across the ocean to take part in a contest that he’s primed to win. Alas, Li’s sister is in love with someone who’s cursed to spend his days as a flying serpent, except for the minute that happens just before sunset. Will true love find a way to break this curse? And if so, who will the enchanted couple be?
The Swan Princess Kingdom of Music is entertaining for elementary school kids. Adults will see too much of the uncanny valley in some of the CGI scenes. They look human, but something is just slightly off, like Tom Hanks in that train Christmas train movie. Fans of The Swan Princess story will look forward to and feel obligated to see the film. Elementary aged new brand new viewers will mildly enjoy the film and hope that their parents don’t come in and talk to them. Some fans will also roll their eyes at the to be continued…. message at the end of the film. Spoiler alert.
If your kids are knee deep in The Swan Princess then they’ll want to keep an eye out for the 25th anniversary DVD release coming out.
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