A Disney fairy tale with a twist, The Princess and the Frog is set in 1920s New Orleans - think gumbo, voodoo and jazz. The first Black Disney Princess is hard-working waitress Tiana (voiced by Anika Noni Rose). She believes not in princes and fairy godmothers, but in her ambitious dream of opening her own restaurant.
It was something her late father (Terrence Howard) had always wanted to do, so Tiana is saving for the down payment.
Her plans go haywire when Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos) comes to town looking for a rich wife. He visits voodoo doctor Facilier (Keith David), who is willing to make dreams come true - for a price. He puts a curse on the prince.
The only way Naveen can return to normal is to find a princess willing to kiss him. He takes Tiana for royalty, with hilarious results.
The Princess and the Frog marks Disney's return to traditional hand-drawn animation, proving CGI-free 2D films are still appealing.
The film is visually stunning - especially the Art Deco-style dream sequence - and the characters are extremely likeable. Louis the trumpet-playing alligator is a particularly ingenious creation. This is a hugely enjoyable adventure that's fun for all the family. Bring back the vintage classics!