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Tangled (2001)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
2/22
2/22:
Tangled is a three-character film that relies on the strength of storytelling.
Most studios would kill to have at least one ounce of chemistry to get their films to take off. There was enough of
it between Shawn Hatosy and Rachael Leigh Cook. But when Jonathan Rhys Meyers entered the picture, it became excess supply.
Then, there's the story. It's interesting, somewhat reminding me of Othello. The final act is good enough to place a
stamp on Tangled as head and shoulders above many trendy teen pictures during the late 90's and early 2000's.
However, the final minute is unnecessary although it confirmed my suspicion in regard to a couple of key points.
Shawn Hatosy walks a fine line between corny and clueless but succeeds throughout. I'm not familiar with Rachael Leigh Cook
whose looks may have prevailed over her nonexistent acting abilities. Funnily enough, she was the catalyst at first until
Jonathan Rhys Meyers showed up to take it away from her. One film I can think that did the same thing is
Something Wild with Ray Liotta getting in the way between Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith.
The ending makes sense. Remember it's told from David's point of view. The detectives can't prove anything because one is in a
coma and the other passed out during the event. It doesn't help matters any when Alan bought an ax from the store along with
a gun. They're damning against him in terms of evidence. Hence, David gets away with it scot-free.
All in all, Tangled is a well-made movie.