It was unexpected for the 'Tnagled' fans. I'm one of them. Apart from the short film, they had forgotten about this potential animation franchise. It has been 7 years since the first film and now this television film suddenly made its way. It is an hour long film and a television series is to follow. That news is even more exciting, isn't it. I already saw a couple of episodes and it was equally brilliant. It is good for Disney channel after their top show 'Girl Meets World' concluded, this one is replaced it just like that.
This is not a 3D animation, but a product for television in this format is not bad. Because I've seen 3D format TV series and I feel the quality is yet to improve. In fact, the 2D animation was awesome. From the textures to the colours, film characters, backgrounds, it was impressive. Very happy that they have retained almost all the voice-over artists. The original tale means always about the long hair princess. They wanted to keep that way. So that's why this film before the series to commence which reveals an important detail.
I would say it is a breakthrough for the directors. From this success, I'm anticipating them to involve in a feature 3D animated film for Disney. Despite this triumph, I am hoping for a sequel to the 2010 film, particularly after the first season and before the second to commence to follow from that film. Anyway, this is short and sweet, a film not to be missed by animation fans, especially by Disney fans.
7/10

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I saw some bad reviews on this earlier so figured i would weigh in
The only thing I did not like like about it was the formulaic singing that Disney seems to do with all their stuff, I believe Disney has some kind of computer program, and anyone who sings, especially women, must adhere to this voice to within 95%, so we always get nice sounding voices with very little range. But no highs or lows, the same sounding voice over and over.
I did not detect any sort of lesbian thing here, the relationship between daughter and Father is strongly emphasized
The animation is weak and will probably be dinged as low budget, but its serviceable
It comes across as a movie targeting girls between K-10 grades, but my wife and i enjoyed it, which is saying something since both of us often avoid Disney, their stuff is pretty redundant
Hopefully the upcoming episodes will be as enjoyable

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I loved 'Tangled' movie - light, hilarious, neither fluffy nor a pity party. Beautiful graphics, tight story line, soulful music, brave characters who don't hesitate to follow their heart - a true Disney movie.
Tangled: Before Ever After is nothing of the above. The animation is awful, story is senseless, unmemorable music (if any).. The worst has to be the utter degradation of the characters of Rapunzel and her Dad. Rapunzel turns from a strong, sensitive, compassionate girl to a stubborn, rude and selfish princess. No words for her Dad. The emotions and 'comedy' left me indifferent or irritated.
My recommendation: Skip this one.

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So a lot of you mightn't know this but I am a huge fan of the 2010 film Tangled starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. It was funny,romantic,and most importantly it was full of nostlagia and heart. After the 2012 short of Tangled, both Nathan Greno and Bryon Howard announced that Tangled was done and dusted and to me I was kinda disappointed when they said this because I loved Tangled so much especially both Rapunzel & Eugene and I wanted more adventure and fun with these two charcthers.
But suddenly out of the blue,it was announced that Tangled will return back again with a new TV special movie and of course a TV show based on the 2010 hit film of the same name.
Enough of me rambling about Tangled,lets go into the new show now shall we.
The story kicks off after Rapunzel's coronation from Tangled(2010)and Rapunzel(voiced by the original voice actor Mandy Moore)is struggling to come to terms with her new found home, her boyfriend Eugene Fizherbert(aka Flynn Rider) voiced by Zachary Levi)wants to marry her,even proposing to her with a lovely ring. But of course she doesn't want to get married to him yet and says she does love him but she wants to see more of the world again. Since Rapunzel's father is so overprotective of her,Rapunzel runs away with her friend Cassandra and stumbles across a mysterious rock. But when Rapunzel touches the mysterious rock,her brown short hair turns back to the way it was when Rapunzel was kidnapped by Mother Gothel from the first film. Terrified she tries to hid her hair,only to get caught by Eugene and Rapunzel thanks him for being understanding and not freaking out over her hair. Later an evil woman called Lady Kane comes along to the castle and things are about to get down.
So will Rapunzel save her kingdom from Lady Kane. Now before I give you my final verdict here is my good,bad and then verdict.
Good: All the original actors are back Mandy Moore,Zachary Levi,Jeffrey Tambor etc ,plus Rapunzel's parents can finally talk and they have names now; Queen Ariana(voiced by Julie Bowen which was suppose to be Ashley Judd but she dropped out)and King Fredric(voiced by Clancy Brown). The story is again heartwarming and the animation is great but.....
Bad: I miss the CGI animation from the original Tangled film,because the charcthers were more real looking and my question is how come the likes of How To Train Your Dragon stayed CGI as a TV show when Tangled didn't. Yes maybe its got to do with the budget and all but still I do miss the CGI animation from the 2010 film.
The songs are good too but there No I See The Light,When Will My Life Begin etc. Alan Menken and Glen Slater are back once again to do the songs in this. This time the songs are Wind In My Hair(which is a nice balled sung by Mandy Moore)and Live Happily Ever After All sung by Mandy Moore,Clancy Brown and Zachary Levi. Levi again is hilarious as Eugene Fitzherbert and even more dreamy(although his other counterpart in the 2010 version was more better in design).
Overall I am so happy that Tangled is back again in my life and I am looking forward to getting this and the TV Show on DVD(if it gets released which I am praying it will be).
9/10

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This animated film tells the story of princess Rapunzel who is going to be crowned. Due to her mishap, her long blonde hair grows back.
It tells a story of a merry misadventure, which leads to Rapunzel growing and learning about herself. The characters are visually pleasing and the plot is engaging. It is fun to watch.

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Its unbelievable how this sequel was even approved to go in production. I am OK with low budget movies, I can even understand creators trying to save on CGI by creating animation that we used to see 20 years ago. But come on - script??!! I think it's been written in one weekend. And I doubt it was a long weekend. Completely toothless, zero humor. So beautifully animated Tangled with great dialogue that appealed to both kids and parents is turned into a forgettable princess movie for 6-7 year olds. Disappointed!

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It is so lovely, although it is 2D. Everything from characters to action to backgrounds to story is perfect. You should put in on your watchlist. It's for kids, as well for the older fellows.

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