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In this year's Oscar nominations for best animated film, Disney's animated film of the same name adapted from Grimm's fairy tale "The Princess and the Frog" has attracted people's attention. It’s not because Disney has always been good at adapting classics and embracing the fine tradition of realistic connotation, but the traditional 2D animation represented by "The Princess and the Frog" and the exquisite 3D animation represented by "The Adventures of Flying House", as well as the "Ghost Mother". The competition between stop-motion animations with a nostalgic flavor represented by the two works of "The Great Fox Papa". So no matter which work wins an Oscar, it is of great significance.
It is still unknown who the Little Golden Man will get. Although Disney’s 2D animation has become an iron sign, the technical tradition and story of "The Princess and the Frog" is not as exquisite as the "Adventure of Flying House" works this year. It doesn't take much advantage. Of course, from a certain rational point of view, to stand out from many animated films and get Oscar nominations has proved the brilliance of this film.
Although the movie "The Princess and the Frog" is based on Grimm's fairy tales, it is naturally beyond recognition through the artistic processing of the Disney factory. Of course, this is not a blasphemous or mocking of the classics, but a clever addition of brand-new elements with zeitgeist and practical significance. This mature narrative mode is also one of the important reasons for Disney's long-lasting prosperity.
The background of this film is set in the hometown of jazz music-New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, but now this place is more famous because of Hurricane Katrina and grilled chicken wings, but at that time the social atmosphere of New Orleans was open and free. It is an indispensable soil for the development of jazz. The whole film of "The Princess and the Frog" is shrouded in the compact and cheerful notes of jazz, and it happens that this beautiful fairy tale that borrows from the past to the present is praised by the true jazz spirit.
Friends who are familiar with jazz know that this kind of music with a strong sense of rhythm is often improvised by the performer. Generally, there is no fixed composition and it can be heard everywhere in the streets. It can be said that it is a kind of civilian music, but it must not be called mediocre music. , Because the cheerful, joyful and intimacy notes can clearly make people feel a kind of deep affection, which comes from life and appeals to life’s true feelings.
The work selects a black poor woman as the protagonist. She is a strong girl who wants to fulfill her father's desire to open a restaurant, so the story is more inspirational. Although the male protagonist is also black (the racial problem is obvious), he is a noble prince, versatile and romantic, and a typical optimist. This kind of character is in sharp contrast with the down-to-earth, forbearing, and realistic heroine. After the two became frogs, they began a journey of self-search. In the end, the two protagonists who let go of vanity and persistence touched the true meaning of life and drew a perfect end to the story.
The path of the protagonist's search now seems to be a journey of exploration and interpretation of the spirit of jazz. The prince finally understands how he should live, and the girl also realizes that being with the beloved is the real happiness. This is where the spirit of jazz music originated from the folks: facing the truest demands of oneself, loving and praising the ordinary and warm life. Jazz is improvised by folk artists and reflects the true aspirations of the general public. Discovering happiness and tenderness in ordinary life is a kind of common people’s wisdom in life. The root of it is undoubtedly people’s sincerity and respect for life. The optimistic attitude is more realistic in today's impetuous society.
The movie "The Princess and the Frog", which is based on classic fairy tales, cleverly and appropriately interprets the soul of jazz. While the audience is still reminiscing about the beautiful music and romantic plot, Disney has once again confirmed the classics of its narrative mode. sex. Looking at the five works nominated for the Oscar’s Best Animation this year, I can’t help but sigh that Hollywood’s animated films have reached a considerable level of sophistication and maturity in both the story text and the production technology. . Looking back at the domestic animation, it seems to be too far behind.
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