Tangled (Live Action Remake, 2023 film)

Tangled is a 2023 American musical adventure fantasy comedy film directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films, the film is a live action adaptation of Disney's 2010 animated film of the same name, itself is loosely based on the German fairy tale Rapunzel in the collection of folk tales published by the Brothers Grimm, It features an ensemble and choir cast including Amanda Seyfried, Ryan Reynolds, Mike Myers, Brian Buamgarter, Taika Waititi, Henry Cavill, Kate Beckinsale, Nicolas Cage, Liam and Chris Hemworth, and Cher.

A live-action Tangled remake was first announced in October 2020, Originally, Cameron Diaz was slated to play Rapunzel, and Shawn Levy was originally going to direct, but they dropped out. Margot Robbie, Chloe Grace Mortez and Amanda Seyfried were all considered to replace Diaz, with the role eventually going to Seyfried. Meryl Streep, Anjelica Huston and Drew Barrymore were considered to play Mother Gothel. Barrymore was cast, but she dropped out after one day for unknown reasons, and Huston was busy on John Wick: Chapter 4. James Marsden was cast as Flynn Rider but dropped out due to Schduling Conflicts with Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and the role was given to Reynolds. Chris Columbus was chosen to direct. Filming began in October 2022, and finished in January 2023.

Tangled premiered at Spencer House in London on October 1, 2023, and was theatrically released in the United States in standard, Disney Digital 3-D, RealD 3D, IMAX, and IMAX 3D formats, along with Dolby Cinema on November 10, 2023. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its faithfulness to the original animated film, as well as elements from the Broadway musical, performances of the cast (particularly Seyfried and Reynolds), visual style, musical score, songs, costume design, and production values. It grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing live-action musical film, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2023 (after Wonka), and the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time. The film received several accolades, including two nominations at the 96th Academy Awards, four nominations at the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards, and two nominations at the 76th British Academy Film Awards.

Cast
Amanda Seyfried as Rapunzel

Ryan Reynolds as Eugene "Flynn" Rider

Mike Myers as Short Thug

Brian Baumgarter as Hook Hand Thug

Taika Waititi as Big Nose Thug

Henry Cavill as Captain of the Guard

Kate Beckinsale as Queen Arianna

Nicolas Cage as King Frederic

Liam and Chris Hemsworth as The Stabbington Brothers

Cher as Mother Gothel

Eric Bauza as Pascal (Voice)