Lottie is one of the best side characters Disney has ever made. She had everything she could want and she still befriended her seamstress’ daughter, treated her as an equal and still stayed that way into adulthood. She gave her the money for her restaurant and gave up her fairytale dream of marrying a prince so Tia could be happy

Dr. Facilier is a very underrated villain. He’s got a great design, a great style, great villain song…

Charlotte had that blue dress MADE for Tiana. All of Charlottes dresses are big and puffy and pink and she just “happened” to have a blue one that fits and compliments Tiana perfectly. And she finally found an excuse to give it to her at the party, cuz she knows Tiana wouldn’t just want a hand out. She also ordered a ton of Tiania’s beignets to help her get the money she needed- and because they’re delicious lol. She’s an amazing friend

Charlotte is a great friend to Tiana. She was clearly spoiled rotten by her father, but she never treated her best friend (who was poor) like trash nor did she just give away money to Tia for her restaurant because Tiana wanted to work for her achievements and Lottie respected that so she hired her instead. Also, if you're reacting to Studio Ghibli films, may I recommend Spirited Away? It was the first Ghibli movie I've watched and the world they built for it is beyond amazing. The characters, the architecture, the lore, everything was beautiful!

Tiana has always been my favorite princess she’s ambitious and beautiful and she learns how to be vulnerable. She and naveen change each other for the better- like Flynn and rapunzel💛

As a kid, Dr. Facilier literally getting dragged to his grave traumatized me, made even worse by the fact that the voodoo dolls’ button eyes reminded me of Coraline.

There’s actually a theory out there that the man who bought Tianas place is actually Charlottes father. He wanted to congratulate her for all her hard work as he found out about the restaurant at the breakfast shop. (He obviously supports the family a lot as seen by the billion dresses the little Charlotte has) The line where Charlotte says “both of our dreams coming true” is kinda true if this is real.

10:00 I love the representation here. Naveen doesn't shake until Lawrence does, because eventhouh he is enthusiastic, he does confide and trust in Lawrence to guide him in his decision making. Even after, he looks at his hand, wondering what he just agreed to because he does pay attention and he knows what a handshake means.

no bc no matter how old i get Ray’s death makes me tear up 😭

And it's at 31:49 when people found out Evangeline was Neverland all along. That and/or that Timon from Lion King was right about what stars are

I loved yall commentary and appreciation for the film...but being blk female New Orleans native..the detail and I mean DETAILS..that Disney actually put into..the Louisiana culture in this film..the creole/cajun culture..the jazz culture..the FOOD culture..even making the villain being a voodoo priest..it was Magnificent..I've always appreciated that aspect

I think if Tiana asked Charlotte for the money or if Charlotte thought Tiana needed extra money she'd give it to her. But Tiana doesn't want to get her restaurant that way. She's both too proud to ask for money and she also feels that if she did that then she wouldn't have earned her happy ending, plus she feels that if she works for it then she'll be honouring her father's memory.

One aspect I will always appreciate this movie for is how accurate they managed to portray the south, especially New Orleans. Being a southerner myself, I've grown so used to movies, TV shows, books, etc. using the stereotype that we're all idiot racists who hate anyone from the north. This movie did not fall back on that. Also, Lotte is the best best friend character Disney has ever made. Notice how when she hears Tiana needs more money she asks her to make a ton of Beignets how she doesn't ask for them for free, but actually pays for them, giving her enough to buy the building she needed. Or how despite loving pink clothing she had a blue dress made that fit Tiana perfectly.

I'm ready, I remember seeing this movie when I was in elementary school. Such a great movie, Tiana is my favorite Disney Princess.

I still think Scar was the best villain Disney has ever created but I must say Dr Facilier was chaotic. Also Prince Naveen is my favorite Disney prince, the only one alongside Flynn Rider who has real personality other than just being love interest of female protagonist.

As someone from Louisiana can confirm that Fireflies are just like that down here :) glad you enjoyed your trip to the Bayou!!!

Fun fact: Dr. Facilier is voiced by Keith David, who also did Goliath and Thailog from Gargoyles. I didn't know he could sing until watching this movie in theatres.

The villain’s songs both terrified me and fascinated me at the same time

One underrated aspect of Dr. Facilier's character that hits HARD for me and I think for many people of my generation, is that he is ultimately killed by his debt. He truly is an excellent villain for my generation, and most likely many generations after mine as well. :/

The best villain, best music and best characters 👍

There was a bit of controversy when this movie was released . Someone said " we finally get a black disney princess and she's a frog for the majority of the movie " .

This is one of my absolute favorites. My brother let me name his daughter, and I named her Tiana because I told him that she'll have a name of a Disney Princess that looks like her. Representation counts. Needless to say, she's been sucked into the Frozen stuff. Disney doesn't even have any Disney Tiana stuff available for people to buy. They don't promote all of their princesses like they should. I do remember there being a controversy about this movie. That the animators deciding to have the black princess be a frog for the majority of the movie instead of in her own skin was an issue. It didn't sit well with a lot of movie goers from my community. The argument was that absolutely none of the other Disney Princesses were ever transformed into something and had to be that for most of their movies, except Tiana. Why? But I digress. This is one of the most hilarious and fun movies they've done. Suspectful controversy aside, this movie's animation was beautiful and the score and soundtrack is one of the best modern disney ones out there. Imo. Did you guys notice how many other animated movie references they made at the costume ball? Little mermaid, Hercules, Captain hook from Peter Pan, Toy Story and I think a few others. Can't remember.

The Disney princesses of colour are usually set in times where their social standings and expectations are directly linked to the story but can still reach a "happy" conclusion. (Mulan, Pocahontas, Jasmine, etc...) They can't be too modern because fairy tales are meant to be an escape but still usually a setting we know. Maybe to make the conflict feel more concrete? Make the character's world more immersive? IDK. Also the animation in this movie has such a shine. The eyes, the water, the magic all have this reflective quality... like Jello :)

It seems to me like you gentlemen have only been exposed to the NEW Disney Princesses. I would recommend the older ones. Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid. Aladdin. Those are wonderful movies too. I am glad to see them getting a bit more love nowadays.

I'm actually from New Orleans and go to school at Tulane. I remember watching this movie when it came out and being so excited to see my home animated. Y'all come down here sometime and visit!!!

Charlotte has to be one of my absolute favourite side characters. She's spoilt rotten, but she is also incredibly generous and supportive!

The first three scenes tell us so much about Tiana and her friend Charlotte. First Scene tells us two things in particular: 1. Tiana and Charlotte, despite being LITERALLY at opposite ends of the economic scale, with Tiana being poor and Charlotte being rich, they are still the best of friends through Charlotte's father's association with Tiana's mother's profession as a seamstress, and his daughter loving her dresses. That point brings us to... 2. Charlotte getting spoiled like that isn't just because her daddy's rich and can afford it. It's because Charlotte's mother's obviously dead (a Disney thing) and her father's trying to do his best to see that his baby girl gets everything she could ever want as compensation for the absence of her mother in her life. Despite this, however, she grows up to be a wonderful friend to Tiana, wanting the best for her as well as herself. The Second Scene is very heartwarming. 1. It shows the down-to-earth and very homey community and her family and neighbors share a very tight bond. 2. Tiana's relationship with her father, in particular, is very special. Most little girls need that kind of connection with their daddy. 3. That part about the evening star only taking you part of the way is a very realistic way of looking at goals you want to attain in life. It even extends to things like magic. Unlike Facilier's voodoo, real magic that Wiccans, Neo-Pagans, and even Satanists do is based on a half-way system. You can do a spell and reaffirm it with affirmations about repeating how you want something, but unless you actively go out there and work for that, it won't happen. The Third Scene is the most telling despite it being short. 1. Tiana is now around twenty or so, has a job as a waitress (given her uniform), and she's working to save up money for her own restaurant everyday from the tips she makes. 2. Her father's picture is on her vanity. He's dressed in a WWI uniform and hanging off of it is a war medal of some kind. Given that the rest of this movie takes place in 1920, it's obvious that her father was drafted to fight for America in WWI against Germany and got killed in action. All of this information in just three scenes. This movie is DENSE with stuff like this, if you know where to look.

"These animated movies keep making me hungry" Wait for the Miyazaki movies

Lessons learned from the movie - from Dr Facilier: Only bet what you can afford to give. And don't get into debt with the big guys - whoever they may be.

Theres a lot of animation references in this movie. When Louie peeks through the tree leaves, pulling them aside like hair, its almost identical to the witch from Sword in the Stone. During Dig A Little Deeper the way Tiana is dancing is a reference to a dancing model they reused in early Disney animation, some examples are Maid Marian in Robin Hood and Duchess in Aristocats. Also the way they transform back into humans at the end is very similar to the way Odette transforms from swan and back in The Swan Princess, though it is not actually Disney.

A small note of interest: you seen the medal hanging from the picture of Tiana's dad? Well, that just happens to be the freakin' Distinguished Service Cross - the second highest decoration a soldier can EVER receive. And a black man got it in a period when racism was very much a thing. No idea what he did, but it must have been something WAY beyond impressive.

Dr. Facilier is so cool and smooth. He's a little underrated in my book.

I absolutely love this movie. I was still pretty young when it came out, about 8 or 9. I’m from southern Louisiana and grew up with Cajun culture. The gumbo, the music, Mardi Gras, the voodoo etc. are all things I grew up with and it was just so magical to see it being put in a Disney movie. Years later and it’s still one of my favorites.

I feel like this movie is sooo underrated and unappreciated..

YES, Charlotte is a good friend and a nice person. Ive seen people wonder why Tiana just doesn't get a loan from Charlotte. People forget eventhough her father would pay for anything she wants, it's not Charlotte's money, BUT HER FATHERS. He's a business man who is fairly wealthy. Back then especially in the business industry, it's not good for business to give money just because you were friends with their mother, especially with rates that we all know they prob couldn't downright afford or pay off in a timely matter. Not to mention that it would seem like they would be leeching off of Big Daddy and risk loosing the friendly relationship they have going on. It's too risky, so it would be an automatic no. Not to mention that you don't want to get technical in a kids movie talking about things like loans, so to simplify they have Tiana using all of her own money to pay for it.

Tiana is a role model princess 💚

This was Disney's last 2d animation. The folds and wrinkles shaking on Mama Odie, the water beads on the Dandelion flowers, the color pallete used, Tiana's stylised song etc. The details were *chef's kiss*

When you think about it, opening a restaurant in New Orleans would be super hard. It'd be like trying to open one in Paris!

I like the "sprinkling" of animation knowledge x), and the little things you guys point out! Pretty cool seeing your reaction to this one, looks like your really enjoyed it ^^

I almost forgot how much I dug this movie. Both of my girls loved these…

would LOVE to get an animator's perspective on the artistic style of the original Sleeping Beauty. Eyvind Earle is a Disney legend and gives the movie such a unique look!! the older Disney movies are just such a goldmine of animation as art.

My favorite Disney movie with tangled

Oooo can’t wait to watch this! This movie still holds a special place in my heart especially as a black woman. I still remember seeing it for the first time and being in awe at the fact that there was a princess who looked like me and even had similar roots (my family is from Louisiana)

I would love to see you guys react to Tarzan!! I don't know if you have seen it already but it would be nice nevertheless to see your reactions, especially from an animator's perspective since its one of Disney's most beautifully animated films.

Seeing this in theaters was the biggest treat after having gone through an animation drought. I think I went to see it twice. Really wish they did more hand-drawn movies. ❤️

i remember watching this in the theatres and it’s still one of my favorites to this day

hands down, Ray was the best character

I love this movie!! One of my favorite princesses, and one of my favorite movie friendships (Tiana and Lottie) ♥️

*the first black princess [to this day] who has an actual backstory but here's the catch: she gets turned into a frog for the rest of the film until like the last 15 minutes...and there's not even a pixar animation or a live action rendition in sight. nothing's changed, disney.*

All of the characters in this movie are just so well made, it makes the entire movie even better than it already is Also I don’t think I’ve ever been this emotional over a bugs death

I was already in college when I've heard that after this movie classic Disney animation studio will be closed. So OF COURSE I went to see it on a big screen.

I love this movie so much! It taught me we should work hard for our goals but not to forget to have fun along the way.

I forgot how good this movie is

This movie is by far my favourite Disney princess movie. I usually hate Finnish dubs but something about this movie makes the dub good. I enjoy it in both English and Finnish which is rare for me. Tiana is great, Lotti is great, the music is great, animation is amazing, EVERYTHING IS GREAT!

did y’all notice when facilier was singing and dancing the wall paper of his shadow changed to skulls while the parts without his shadow were normal

When you look at the movie, it takes place in the 1920s in New Orleans. Charlotte is an AMAZING friend. She was spoiled rotten but never mistreated her best friend and catetaker/seamstress (tianas mother). The reason why tiana never outright asked lottie for money was because she wouldn't except it without working for it and lottie couldn't offer it. It was frowned upon during those times. Segregation was still new. That's why the realtors said the things they did. I have tried southern food. I LIVE in New Orleans and I home cook.

A great reaction for a great disney classic (one of my favourites!) It's a pity we can't have the music here on yt because they are really some the best songs I've heard in Disney ever!!

ur guys reactions are genuinely my favorite 😭

I recommend to you to watch MS. PERIGRINE HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN , that movie was so awesome

I wouldn't go so far as to say he's the best Disney Villain, but Dr. Facilier was definitely the last GREAT Disney Villain.

If anyone wants to watch anything else set in New Orleans, I cannot recommend the HBO tv series 'Treme' enough - starts a few months after Hurricane Katrina. Fair amount of depressing stuff in it (in the face of trying to rebuild the city there's despair, corruption, greed, and indifference) but the show also has a lot of music, food, laughter, joy, celebration, dancing and little moments of triumph in the face of all the sadness a hurricane and flood can bring. The music if fantastic - even if you don't like genre of music you'll enjoy watching it be performed. Got a lot of guest stars playing themselves as well.

Don’t forget Judge Frollo in Hunchback of Notre Dame!

thinking of this movie makes me wanna cry bc it's so good there's literally nothing i would change about it. it may be actually my favorite princess movie of all time im not sure yet

this film is fantastic! lottie and tiana’s friendship is so important and i love how it’s portrayed

When you guys said "she's got a dream" I straight up broke into the Tangled number..

This literally took me back to 2012 when I was at Disney and I saw Tiana and Naveen irl I was literally so happy I'm sad I lost my autograph book :(

If you haven’t seen it yet, I would recommend reacting to the Firefly series

Did you notice when prince Naveen and Lawrence first get brought to Dr. Facilier's place, wherever his shadow goes the wallpaper turned to skulls and crossbones.

This is an old video but I just wanted to say thank you like I just had a bad day I cried my eyes out all day I'm so emotionally exhausted everything hurts my head is killing me it's 10 PM and having my first meal and I'm just so glad y'all make me smile and feel better I really needed this I love you guys keep going thank you 🙏

My favorite Disney movie ever.

Dr. Facilier will be one of the Baddass Disney villain ever ❤️

Loved seeing this from the perspective of animators! Really cool

I love this movie . Dr. Facillier is my favorite disney villian .

No way! Kiki’s delivery service?! I used to watch that at my obahchans as a kid 🥰👏🏻

Truly the end of the renaissance, you can hear the Randy Newman-ness in the music (Toy story) even though all the other Disney classics were by the legend Menken & Ashman pls do Little Shop of Horrors before the Halloween season finishes

This is by far my favorite princess film. Tiana is my favorite princess, main character, human, and frog. Lottie is genuinely the best friend and reminds me a lot of Elle Woods. Tiana’s mom and dad are perfect. Naveen is swoon worthy and learns to be less shallow. Louis is so endearing and wholesome and fun. Ray is iconic. Facilier is a great and intimidating villain. Mama Odie is hilarious and wise. The setting and the music are phenomenal. Mostly, it’s about dreaming and working hard, but also living in the moment and being grateful for what you have. That’s such an underrated theme and it’s executed so well in the through-line of the story.

I can’t wait until y’all are more familiar with Disney movies! Because along with this reaction, as well as so many reactors of the Princess and the Frog, miss this EaStEr EgG expanded universe they created by using the SAME theme of “evening star” and the “second star to the left” and sentient shadows that are key parts of Peter Pan!!

Emperor's New Groove! Emperor's New Groove! The groooovvvee

You guys should react to cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Yes, yes, yes I’ve been waiting for this one, omg

Ahhh I’m so excited !!! I love your reactions 🥺💗

This is one of my favorite Disney princess movie! This and Tangled!

The art and animation in this film is so great, I never noticed the 3D aspects of it until now either so learn something new everyday. I really think Disney did great making this the last of the hand drawn animated films. I’ll always be happy and sad for Ray ✨

Jesus Christ the amount of video u guys put out it’s outstanding

Have you guys ever considered reacting to the "classic" Disney films? I'm super curious to hear Brush's opinions and thoughts on the animation of the features made during the Disney "Dark ages"; Robin Hood, Rescuers, Fox and the Hound etc. (Edit: I also just remembered the Fantasia films: those would be a BLAST to see his thoughts on!)

I did get to see an earlier cut of this film at, if I remember, D23, and they hadn't colored in some of the slides or even finished them yet so it was a bit weird but this was definitely all hand-drawn..one of my favorites and definitely underrated

this movie has so many good songs.

this one is so under rated as a Disney movie

My favorite movie of all time

I love this movie, and loved your reaction and comments! And may I say~ I don't know if you're going to follow a specific animation line, but it would be awesome to be able to watch your reaction to the movie 'Megamind !! It's one of the best animation movies I've ever seen! Anyway, thank you! I watch your videos every day, one because i have so much fun, and two because it helps me and I can learn English as well xD

As someone who was born and raised in New Orleans this def one of favorite movies

You guys should watch BRAVE too

I'm so excited for Kikis delivery service!!!! You guys should do Castle in the sky and Nausicca too! Those ones are so often overlooked!

bro i’m so hyped for this

React to Megamind!!! Is one of my favorite animated movies

In my ever so humble opinion, this was the last Disney film that genuinely felt like a Disney film. Everything after this just felt like Disney having an identity crisis.

"you talking 'bout that dang restaurant 'geen?" 💀 I'm sorry I saw this movie when I was like 8:00 and that's my favorite part 👁️👄👁️

I think Laurence should be played by Timothy Spall in whatever live action remake they do. He's just got that face😂

Such a fantastic movie and i loved youre reactions to it. You posted this on my birthday. Subscribed : DD !!!!

Guys please react to Brother Bear Treasure Planet, Legend of the guardians: owls of Ga'Hoole and The Adventures of TinTin. Brush would especially love the 2d style of Brother Bear and Treasure Planet.