Monday, November 18, 2013

Badass Disney Princess

http://www.buzzfeed.com/allyson/12-reasons-kida-nedakh-is-the-most-badass-disney-p-cepf

Before 'Brave' was released and we were introduced to the first Disney Princess who did NOT need to fall in love at the end, Disney brought us 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire', a little known Disney movie that was released in 2001. This movie did not do well in the box office, but I believe it offers probably the most badass Disney princess of all. First of all, this princess can fight for herself, and does not need a man to save her. Though she does fall in love, she is still the one that pretty much saved the entire kingdom. She is way stronger than the male lead and is able to defend herself. Second, she actually goes from Princess to Queen at the end, giving her all the power over the entire kingdom. I don't know many other Disney movies that have given a female that much power. Third, she is the only Disney princess to get a full name (Kida Nedakh) before marriage. This movie offers her, as well as a few other very strong and capable female characters. This movie isn't afraid to break gender norms (a girl in this movie is a mechanic while a guy owns a flower shop) and it really doesn't limit the power it gives to any of it's female characters. I really recommend watching this movie for anyone who wants to see a completely badass princess. (Also, while her clothes are a bit skimpy, this is how everyone in Atlantis is dressed, males included)

3 comments:

  1. I actually loved this movie. I also don't think I've realized this but most disney princesses never become queens... they never have full power. Interesting thought I never really considered before.

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  2. I love this movie too! I never noticed the name thing before. That's a big deal. I know that I should't be grateful or impressed that they deigned to humanize her and allow her a complete identity but I am. That's cool. I like that.

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  3. She is a great disney princess but they leave her out of all their marketed merchandise so I'm pretty sure people don't even consider her to be one.

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