Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Michelle Nicastro

This excellent theatrical feature is loosely based on the Swan Lake story. Princess Odette, having been turned into a swan by a sorcerer's spell, is held captive at the enchanted lake with friends Jea...( read more  read more... )n-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle, and Puffin the bird. Along comes Prince Derek, who becomes involved in liberating her by taking on the villain. The movie has been criticized for being too similar to Sleeping Beauty, but once you're watching it--with its strong characters, entertaining vocal performances (John Cleese and Steven Wright are particularly funny), fine artwork, and action--such complaints are negligible. --Tom Keogh

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G, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Richard Rich

Release Date: June 1, 1995

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DVD Release Date: March 30, 2004

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  • February 15, 2009
    It would seem that, as the princesses develop some brains, their male counterparts get more vapid.

    OK, to be fair, Princess Odette isn't exactly a mastermind, but in comparison to her lover she's a cerebral sensation. Derek is indeed as dumb as his haircut makes him out to be. W...( read more)atch just one scene and this will become evident.

    The animation comprises of blocks and triangles (what is up with Odette's weird hair shape?) - not even the animals are cute. There's also very little content other than a very clichéd storyline.

    I give it 2.5 because the song 'Far longer than Forever' is sung so well by Liz Callaway. Her talents seem to have gone to waste a bit here.

    Definitely not up to Disney standards, but it's sure to be liked by girls under 10. I know I found it cool when I got the VHS circa '97, but it has very little rewatch value, especially in the modern day, on DVD.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • February 6, 2007
    So funny!! I love the talking frog. He's awesome. Haha.
  • November 19, 2006
    That's right, I'm rating it. It entertained at one point in life, but it is kind of (ok, really) cheesy.
  • August 7, 2006
    It's actually a pretty good movie. Very entertaining.
  • November 22, 2009
    A fun little time, with some impressive moments, and some great sidekicks. It does not reach the high-end of Disney, but it's one of the better knock-offs from the early 90s.
  • October 20, 2009
    i used to watch this video tape over and over again as a kid. just found some videos on youtube and i'm watching them all over again. i lovvvvve it. it's very different from the other disney princess stuff.

    -tiff.
  • October 19, 2009
    I like this movie because there is a cool song that i really like and the song is called Far longer than forever.
  • September 10, 2009
    I like it a lil, 'cause I really like the Barbie version and that's really weird
  • June 22, 2009
    Cute movie and definitely kid friendly"

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  • warningpepita1
    March 9, 2008
    It's a nice movie full of magic and is great for kids(althought im' not i like it).I just love how odette and derek care about each other and the soundtrack is great(this is my idea and far longer than forever)You must see it the first one is so gooood but the second and third no !!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • ShimmerMePretty
    October 26, 2007
    All of the swan princess films are great!
    love them :)
  • leannewardrop
    July 30, 2007
    Luv this film
    The begining is the best part!!

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