Product ReviewsBarbie as Rapunzel (DVD, 2002)

Great Twist on old theme!

Barbie plays Rapunzel, but it's not the typical. She has long blonde hair, is a heroine, and breaks the rules to adventure outside of a bleak cursed place that has her magically engulfed as a prisoner. She has great fun, heart warming experiences, funny friends, there's magic, and the good supercedes thanks to Rapunzel (Barbie), being curious and a heroine crossing the boundries who tells the truth.

Anyone with a daughter who wishes a female heroine, and wants to push about ability to supercede against lies. This was a tale about honesty. A good lesson in telling the truth... and uncovering lies and how they hurt, and the rewards that come from telling the truth, in true friends helping you for speaking honest. This Barbie movie tends to be adventurous, and underlying is always a basic morale of friendship.

Honesty, devotion, doing what is right given the situation... for a friend in need.Read full review...

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Perhaps if I was a 6 year old little girl I'd be able to give an excellent review of this movie.
However...from a parents perspective, this movie has captured the attention of my 3 young daughters. My 6 year old has been captivated most of all. I wish I could count the number of times that she has watched this movie. She finds Barbie to be graceful, beautiful, strong and heroic in this movie.
The message that this movie delivers is excellent. It teaches to be honest, integrous and pure of heart. How can any parent argue with a message like that.
If you have a child that loves Barbie and would like to see her "come to life" in animation then this is a great movie for that.
The animation is bright, colorful and warm.Read full review...

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Bought for great grand daughters - - oldest one 4 yrs old is totally into Barbies and Princesses - so all the movies we got are perfect and according to her mom she is loving them - sister will also love when she's a little older....
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Actually much better than I thought it would be...

When my three year old decided she wanted a Barbie DVD at the library I was more than a bit hesitant... but on the advice of another Mom who said they weren't bad, we got it. I was pleasantly surprised, as the movies are actually good, with really great music.

So, imagine my dismay when we went back to the library and there were no Barbie DVD's to rent... the horror... so I decided that we would buy one or two so that the thrice weekly trips to the library would not be needed...

I picked Rapunzel because it was inexpensive, but it has ended up being a favorite. Actually all of the "classic" Barbie DVDs are favorites. Rapunzel, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Princess and the Pauper (I love the songs they sing on that one) are all DVDs that have excellent music, performed by real orchestras, and the happy ending story lines that are perfect for the younger set! (I think Rapunzel is the story that strays furthest from its roots, which is fine, because as with most Grimm Tales, it would not be fit for young children otherwise.)

We have also seen The Magic of Pegasus, a favorite of the kids, and okay, but I prefer the others for the exposure to the classic tales.

I am not as thrilled with the Fairytopia series, the stories are good, the same good over evil, happy ending story lines, but the face-painted fairies creep me out, although Barbies little side kick is cute.

The animation is CGI and is okay... (I admit am a much bigger fan of hand-drawn animation, unless it is CGI that is ultra realistic like Ratatouille.) And there is something about her mouth when Barbie talks that seems off, it is almost like her teeth glow... nothing that anyone but me has seemed to notice, family thinks I am being too picky.

In ending I would recommend this for the 3 to 8 age, as I know they hold interest for my three year old and her nearly 8 year old cousin.Read full review...

Rapunzel

Movie is perfect! Just how I remember it when I was little. Thank you! ^^

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I love this movie!

This is nothing like the ordinary Ranpunzel story! It is filled with Romance, Adventure! And tons of other great facts! I just love the songs in the movie. It is one of the best Barbie movies. I would highly reccomend it, I would watch this movie so many times. I love the fact she is a artist, she paints a beautiful painting and then steps into a magical world! I wouldn't want to spoil this movie for you, you should go buy it and watch it yourself. I myself love Barbie movies, books, & dolls, but I think someone who didn't even like Barbie would love this movie.Read full review...

Barbie as Rapunzel

I have to say that my whole family enjoyed this movie.

I originally purchased the DVD for my, 2 year old daughter. It is 83 min. and it held my daughters attention the whole time, while capturing mine and my husbands, as well as my 5 year old son's.

Bringing Barbie "too life" is enjoyable for anyone who imagined such a thing when playing with their toys.

This is the first Barbie movie that we have watched, and I am absolutely sure that we will be purchasing more in the future.Read full review...

A fantasy with a twist

My daughter fell in love with Fairytopia and her love has grown to include all the Barbie movies. I don't even mind watching this story as it is well done, flowing from one scene to another while time flys. There is always a message to be learned and Rapunzel lets you know lying will get you "caught"! I like the bonus games, although they do not change so my daughter has learned the game well. The artist in me is a bonus material which is to old for the 5 and under set as it is to long but it is interesting. I am definately going to be buying more Barbie movies as they are so well put together, music, songs, story and all!Read full review...

BARBIE AS RAPUNZEL ( 2002, DVD)

I had to write this review because I am 48 years old and don't have any children. I was reading the reviews and want to let you know that your never to old for Barbie as Rapunzel. It was a very well done animation. I kept on saying I wanted to see it and was not sorry at all. The story of Rapunzel is one that I remember and liked as a little girl. I still have my Barbie's in a box in a closet from when I was little. The DVD did great justice to this fairy tale. It kept my attention, I really don't know if that's a good or bad thing.Read full review...

Good

My daughter loves this movie, she was happy to be able to watch it again

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