Classic Magic

Old-fashioned, nostalgic. Sweet. And it is not 3D. There is something captivating about Disney princess movies. Princess and the Frog is the number one movie in America right now, grossing $25 million in its first week of release, blowing out Twilight's New Moon.

This just goes to show that audiences are still charmed by classic 2D animated films. Princess and the Frog is like a breath of fresh air in an industry that has become overrun with computer animation and 3D technology.

Disney's holiday remake of Charles Dickens' classic tale, A Christmas Carol, was released before Thanksgiving. After six weeks, the film has grossed nearly $125 million. With all of its bells and whistles, which include the novelty of a 3D movie experience, it may yet be surpassed by the success of Princess and the Frog.

It was a good move on Disney's part to pull out another animated film. This holiday season, they have put out two films. One is based on a classic story, featuring new technology. The other, a classic princess tale, complete with their trademark animation and a happily ever after ending. Both take viewers on a magical journey. They just use different mediums to achieve the magic.