Hello and welcome back! Like most kids in the '90s, I was obsessed with The Swan Princess. I mean, how could you not be? Odette is a strong female character, the music is great , and the animation… well, let’s just say it has that “VHS-on-a-Saturday-morning” charm. Sure, some frames look like the animators sneezed mid-drawing, but hey, that’s part of the nostalgia.
Now let’s talk about Prince Derek. At first, this guy comes off like he was raised by a pack of frat bros. “What else is there?” Really, Derek? I almost died of second-hand embarrassment. Like, sir, you’re talking to a princess, not ordering a pizza. But credit where it’s due, when Odette’s in trouble, he doesn’t hesitate. He hops on his horse faster than you can say “redemption arc” and even trains to fight the beast who took her. So yeah, he trips over his own tongue, but at least he shows up when it counts. Growth!
Now let's talk about the true stars: the animal sidekicks. First up, Puffin—adorable, brave, and tragically shot out of the sky like a tiny feathery war hero. Odette, being the literal queen she is, pulls out the arrow and nurses him back to health. 10/10 would trust her in a crisis.
Then there's Jean-Bob, the frog who thinks he’s a prince. He’s got a French accent so thick he probably dreams in baguettes. He spends the movie trying to kiss Odette, but she’s like, “Sorry, I’m saving my lips for Derek.” Jean-Bob takes it like a champ. Growth!
And we can’t forget Speed, the turtle who moves like molasses but has the heart of a race car. His name is Lorenzo Trudgealong and yes, that is both hilarious and majestic. Let me know in the comments whos your favorite animal sidekick!
Then there's our villain, Rothbart. This guy is basically a magical incel with serious “basement dweller” energy. He kidnaps Odette, demands her hand in marriage like it's a DoorDash order, and basically lives with his mom. Honestly, if he weren’t so evil, I’d feel bad for him. But nah. He’s a menace.
Then we get to the “Odette clone” fiasco. Bridget shows up glamoured to look like Odette, and Derek, our prince with the emotional IQ of a loaf of bread, is like, “Yes, that’s definitely my swan girl.” Even though, HELLO, the dress is totally different. Like, when did the evil lair install a Target? Derek doesn’t even question it. He just starts declaring his love despite feeling like theres something off about Odette. Like please, make sure the girl your declaring your undying love for is the right one!
Then after that Rothbart pops in to gloat like a Disney villain who’s read too many Tumblr posts, and because Derek made his big “I love you” speech to the wrong woman, the real Odette starts fading faster than my New Year’s resolutions. Derek realizing he messed up books it back to her, and cradles her like the dramatic prince he finally grew into.
Then we get the final boss fight! Rothbart turns into a giant bat creature, because why not? And things are looking rough until Jean-Bob and Speed come through like the Avengers with Derek’s bow. MVPs, honestly. Derek defeats Rothbart, and just when it seems like it’s too late… in a rare act of emotional competence, Derek tells Odette he loves her not for her looks, but for her kindness and courage. Boom, true love magic! She revives. They get married, Odette rocks the prettiest wedding dress ever! Seriously, she looks like an angel and of course the kingdom is saved. What do you think of the dress? Let me know in the comments!
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