The Frog Prince
The Frog Prince
| 05 October 1986 (USA)
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Children's musical based on Grimm's fairy tale of The Frog-King. A young girl learns how to be a good friend and princess with the help of a "tall frog."

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SparkMore

n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

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Nessieldwi

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

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Dynamixor

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

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Sarita Rafferty

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

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hakyhiqz

I really enjoyed this film, but i haven't seen it all. I was actually on holiday In Yemen when i saw this film. I was so bored and i thort thank god a good film is on. It was half way thru, but i watched it anyway. And it is my favourite film ever, it's so unique the way the girl is upset and how a frog comes to her rescue, buy being her friend and teaching her how to be a princess, and she is at war with her sister who is also competing to be a princess and she almost kills Ribbit i didn't like her i thought it was a very evil character. Mean while the help of a good princess friend finds him despite the fact she really wanted to be the princess, but her scheming sister didn't get in the way, in the end her and Ribbit the frog, made it just in time to water and shock her sisters eyes down and the Frog gets a welcoming true kiss from a real princess who turns him back to a prince, her sister wouldn't have known that because she wasn't a real princess.

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ljs00b

This movie is one of quite a few that were made into what are referred to as the Canon Movie Tales. They are all low budget and filmed primarily in Isreal, so I understand. If you want an idea of what to expect, it appears that someone took some of the little children's musicals that community theaters do and got some actors that people would want to see and then, with a very small budget, produced the best film they could. They are cute, sweet, and great for kids to watch. They are the precious little things that have a moral in the end. If you are an Aileen Quinn fan, this is the only movie other than Annie that she did, and it is adorable. She sings much better in this movie and her coloring (ie hair and makeup) are much more natural. This movie is very hard to find, but it is worth the effort of searching for if this is the kind of movie that you like. Also stars a very young (not to mention completely evil) Helen Hunt.

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victorville_tess

This is a film I was introduced to by a friend who gave it to me as a Christmas present back in 1988. I have worn out three copies of the film since then sharing it with friends and family. This is one of the films I watch when I am feeling blue. And in spite of its flaws (weak dialog at times and almost saccharine lyrics) it is charming and warms the heart. For me the highlight of the film is John Paragon (probably best known as Jambi the Genie) in the role of the title character. His physicality brings the Frog Prince to life. His mixture of high energy, melancholy and sense of humor showcases this under-rated performer's talent. Aileen Quinn's performance as one of the princesses, is another example of her ability to shine in front of the camera. Every time she cries, I cry. And Helen Hunt as the mean sister is classic. You really want to hate her, but at the same time are feeling sorry that she doesn't understand what it means to "be a princess". Over all a very enjoyable film for children and adults alike.

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Liza-19

One of the oddest versions that I have ever seen, and yet, somehow, also the sweetest. The screenwriters did take a few too many liberties with the story, even more than in the other Cannons, but the whole thing is so darn cute that you don't care. A slightly older Aileen Quinn ("Annie") is charming and Helen Hunt is such a cool wicked stepsister. (I wonder if she remembers making this movie!) Every one of the songs is memorable and enjoyable. It's impossible to pick a favorite. This was literally my favorite movie when I was little, also, it is the only Cannon Movie Tale that I owned when I was little! So? It's never too late to watch children's movies!

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