This movie has been long overdue. As an African American woman with 2 young girls, we have been waiting to see a Princess with whom we can relate. She is not a damsdel in distress, but hard-working with career goals and parents who are supportive. In addition to the story line, the music and visuals are great.
With that said, I must criticize the movie for its limited portrayal of Tiana not only as a princess but as a person! Why did we spend 60 of the 90 minutes looking at Tiana as a "green frog"? Our girls need to see more positive images of themselves on TV. Although it is a good story, we would have loved to see Tiana's beautiful face more - with or without a tiara!