Hey, Page Turner here! Okay, so Valentine's Day comes with a few keywords: love, (obviously) pink, heart, flowers, and chocolate. As you all know, movies are my jam, so here's the 19th day for my Countdown to Valentine's Day! Okay, so in movies Disney is the epitome of love stories, sappy or not. Even more specifically, the Princess Movies. (Cue eww from the guys. It's like kryptonite for males...) So in each movie the hero does something awesome for the heroine he loves. (Cue aww from the girls.) So here at pageturner411, I've compiled a list of heroic good deeds the good heroes have done!
Snow White--Okay, so the scene opens and this dapper Dan serenades a poor peasant girl, a.k.a., Snow White. Score one for Snow White's Prince! Serenading and making her feel special, good for you. Next, he spends a great deal of time looking for her, and eventually wakes her up from a death-like sleep. 23/100 chocolate flowers for Snow White's Prince.
Cinderella--The quintessence of charm, Prince Charming bows courteously before Cinderella, before sweeping her into a romantic dance. He tries to stop her from leaving and he scours the kingdom for her, and when he does find her, he doesn't care that she's a peasant girl. In the third movie, Prince Charming is as romantic, awesome, and madly in love as ever, and he goes to great length to show her. Even when he forgets her due to a spell, he gives up everything to fall in love with her all over again. 75/100 chocolate flowers, Prince Charming!
Sleeping Beauty--Ever since Prince Phillip spotted Aurora in her crib, he's been a complete dear. He listens to her sing and follows her voice, ending up dancing in one of the most iconic songs of Disney history. When he decides not to marry the princess he's been betrothed to, and instead marry her, he visits again, only to be captured by Maleficent's goons. After being kidnapped, escaping, breaking down a wall of thorns, and defeating a fire-breathing dragon, I think Phillips got some serious cred. He races upstairs and kisses Aurora, awakening her from her death-like sleep. Prince Phillip, you score 78/100 chocolate flowers.
Ariel--after being saved by a singing mermaid, Prince Eric vows to find his rescuer, no matter how long it takes. When he meets Ariel without a voice the next day, he is kind and sweet--even though he knows it isn't the singer he's looking for. He personally escorts Ariel around the kingdom, allows her to stay in the palace, and invites her to eat with him and Grimsby, his advisor, falling in love with her the whole time. After a night time boat ride ending with a splash, Eric finds the singer, who is actually Ursula in disguise. After the brief folly of almost marrying "Vanessa", he realizes it was Ariel all along who had actually stolen his heart--and saved his life. He courageously risks his life to save Ariel and ends up marrying the Little Mermaid. Good job, Prince Eric! You're tied with Prince Phillip for chocolate roses, but Prince Charming isn't far behind.
Belle--to say that things got off for a rough start with the Beast would be an understatement. He holds her father in a dungeon, keeps her in exchange, and is rude, angry, and temperamental. After saving her from wolves, however, the Beast begins to change, falling in love with Belle and learning to love others. He gives Belle the library, and allows her to teach him how to read Romeo and Juliet. He has a snowball fight, and gets dressed and groomed for a romantic ballroom dance to one of my favorite songs, "Beauty and the Beast," and finally, let's her go. When her father is dying, he gives her the magic mirror and let's her go back on her word, thus almost ensuring his fate--to be doomed as a Beast forever. Although things work out in the end, the Beast comes a long way through forgiveness and the kindness of Belle. I think though it started rocky, the Beast learned to truly love Belle. I might be bias, but I say that earns 80/100 chocolate roses, a mere two points ahead of Prince Phillip and Prince Eric.
Jasmine--Aladdin, the proverbial diamond in the rough, proves to be a glittering jewel. After saving Jasmine from being taken to prison for accidentally stealing an apple, to confiding with her in his rooftop dwelling, Aladdin scores on a multitude of levels. He turns himself in Prince Ali to earn her attention, and returns later to take her on a magic carpet ride. After a bit of trauma, he saves her, her father, and kingdom, eventually setting the Geni free, and marrying Jasmine. For saving her, loving her, giving those apples to those kids, and singing an epic song on a carpet, 85/100 chocolate roses for you, Aladdin.
Pocahontas--Oh, John Smith, this is so controversial! He comes to the New World to defeat his princess' people and land--not a good start. After learning to accept Pocahontas and her people, (and sing with the colors of the wind) John Smith tries to protect them and ends up getting captured. Because he leaves at the end and doesn't stay with her, (and isn't so cool in the second movie), John Smith, you're back down below Snow White's Prince: 20/100; you're a great guy, but you're not getting many chocolate roses for heroics and romance.
Mulan and Tiana--Okay, so I've never watched Mulan or the Princess and the Frog. Rate Shang and Naveen in the comments below!
Rapunzel-- Alrighty, one of my favorite prince's. Eugene Fitz Herbert's tale is much like the Beast, but with more charisma and less enchantments. He breaks into Rapunzel's tower, unaware of her presence. After begrudgingly admitting to take her to see the lanterns, he protects/gets-her-into-trouble, while falling in love with her the whole way. He dances with her, eats cupcakes in alcoves, and reads in the library. At the BEST romantic scene in Disney history, Eugene and Rapunzel get in a boat at night as the lanterns get raised into the sky and sing, "At Last I see the Light." Eugene has turned it all around by then,and he meets up with some former thugs to return a stolen crown and to start living his new life. He gets kidnapped, however, and after a heroic escape, he races to find Rapunzel. In an awful turn of events, he is stabbed by Mother Gothel. Rapunzel makes a bargain with Mother Gothel--if she can heal Eugene with her magic hair, she'll go with her wicked captor. Instead of letting Rapunzel go with Mother Gothel, Eugene sacrifices his own life and cuts Rapunzel's hair, killing himself and Mother Gothel. As in, HE DIES for Rapunzel. After being saved, Eugene tells Rapunzel he always had a thing for brunette's, they kiss, and eventually get married. Bravo, Eugene! 90/100 chocolate roses!
Anna--Kristoff firsts meets Anna as a young boy with the trolls, and later in Oaken Trading Post, where things get off to a frosty start. After agreeing to take her to Elsa in exchange for some supplies, he quickly forms an cute arguing relationship with the spunky princess. After bringing her safely, engaging in a crazy trust fall, and helping her get away from Marshmallow, he is head-over-heals for Anna. He quickly brings her to the trolls to save her life, where he realizes that he loves her. After delivering her to Hans to save her life, he quietly steps away, wanting her to be happy. After realizing she's in danger, Kristoff races to save her, risking life and limb, and eventually Anna and Kristoff learn that love can melt even the frostiest fixer-upper. 80/100 chocolate roses, Kristoff.
Whew! That was exhausting! If I had more time (and space) I'd include the sister love of Elsa and Anna, and the mother/daughter love of Merida and Queen Elinor. As it is, I better wrap up. Valentine's Day is all about love, right? God shows us love in so many ways! He sustains and gives us life, cares about us, and offered up His Son for us. We can love and have a relationship with Him. God loves you! He shows it to you in so many ways. If that isn't reason enough to celebrate Valentines Day--what is?
Snow White--Okay, so the scene opens and this dapper Dan serenades a poor peasant girl, a.k.a., Snow White. Score one for Snow White's Prince! Serenading and making her feel special, good for you. Next, he spends a great deal of time looking for her, and eventually wakes her up from a death-like sleep. 23/100 chocolate flowers for Snow White's Prince.
Cinderella--The quintessence of charm, Prince Charming bows courteously before Cinderella, before sweeping her into a romantic dance. He tries to stop her from leaving and he scours the kingdom for her, and when he does find her, he doesn't care that she's a peasant girl. In the third movie, Prince Charming is as romantic, awesome, and madly in love as ever, and he goes to great length to show her. Even when he forgets her due to a spell, he gives up everything to fall in love with her all over again. 75/100 chocolate flowers, Prince Charming!
Sleeping Beauty--Ever since Prince Phillip spotted Aurora in her crib, he's been a complete dear. He listens to her sing and follows her voice, ending up dancing in one of the most iconic songs of Disney history. When he decides not to marry the princess he's been betrothed to, and instead marry her, he visits again, only to be captured by Maleficent's goons. After being kidnapped, escaping, breaking down a wall of thorns, and defeating a fire-breathing dragon, I think Phillips got some serious cred. He races upstairs and kisses Aurora, awakening her from her death-like sleep. Prince Phillip, you score 78/100 chocolate flowers.
Ariel--after being saved by a singing mermaid, Prince Eric vows to find his rescuer, no matter how long it takes. When he meets Ariel without a voice the next day, he is kind and sweet--even though he knows it isn't the singer he's looking for. He personally escorts Ariel around the kingdom, allows her to stay in the palace, and invites her to eat with him and Grimsby, his advisor, falling in love with her the whole time. After a night time boat ride ending with a splash, Eric finds the singer, who is actually Ursula in disguise. After the brief folly of almost marrying "Vanessa", he realizes it was Ariel all along who had actually stolen his heart--and saved his life. He courageously risks his life to save Ariel and ends up marrying the Little Mermaid. Good job, Prince Eric! You're tied with Prince Phillip for chocolate roses, but Prince Charming isn't far behind.
Belle--to say that things got off for a rough start with the Beast would be an understatement. He holds her father in a dungeon, keeps her in exchange, and is rude, angry, and temperamental. After saving her from wolves, however, the Beast begins to change, falling in love with Belle and learning to love others. He gives Belle the library, and allows her to teach him how to read Romeo and Juliet. He has a snowball fight, and gets dressed and groomed for a romantic ballroom dance to one of my favorite songs, "Beauty and the Beast," and finally, let's her go. When her father is dying, he gives her the magic mirror and let's her go back on her word, thus almost ensuring his fate--to be doomed as a Beast forever. Although things work out in the end, the Beast comes a long way through forgiveness and the kindness of Belle. I think though it started rocky, the Beast learned to truly love Belle. I might be bias, but I say that earns 80/100 chocolate roses, a mere two points ahead of Prince Phillip and Prince Eric.
Jasmine--Aladdin, the proverbial diamond in the rough, proves to be a glittering jewel. After saving Jasmine from being taken to prison for accidentally stealing an apple, to confiding with her in his rooftop dwelling, Aladdin scores on a multitude of levels. He turns himself in Prince Ali to earn her attention, and returns later to take her on a magic carpet ride. After a bit of trauma, he saves her, her father, and kingdom, eventually setting the Geni free, and marrying Jasmine. For saving her, loving her, giving those apples to those kids, and singing an epic song on a carpet, 85/100 chocolate roses for you, Aladdin.
Pocahontas--Oh, John Smith, this is so controversial! He comes to the New World to defeat his princess' people and land--not a good start. After learning to accept Pocahontas and her people, (and sing with the colors of the wind) John Smith tries to protect them and ends up getting captured. Because he leaves at the end and doesn't stay with her, (and isn't so cool in the second movie), John Smith, you're back down below Snow White's Prince: 20/100; you're a great guy, but you're not getting many chocolate roses for heroics and romance.
Mulan and Tiana--Okay, so I've never watched Mulan or the Princess and the Frog. Rate Shang and Naveen in the comments below!
Rapunzel-- Alrighty, one of my favorite prince's. Eugene Fitz Herbert's tale is much like the Beast, but with more charisma and less enchantments. He breaks into Rapunzel's tower, unaware of her presence. After begrudgingly admitting to take her to see the lanterns, he protects/gets-her-into-trouble, while falling in love with her the whole way. He dances with her, eats cupcakes in alcoves, and reads in the library. At the BEST romantic scene in Disney history, Eugene and Rapunzel get in a boat at night as the lanterns get raised into the sky and sing, "At Last I see the Light." Eugene has turned it all around by then,and he meets up with some former thugs to return a stolen crown and to start living his new life. He gets kidnapped, however, and after a heroic escape, he races to find Rapunzel. In an awful turn of events, he is stabbed by Mother Gothel. Rapunzel makes a bargain with Mother Gothel--if she can heal Eugene with her magic hair, she'll go with her wicked captor. Instead of letting Rapunzel go with Mother Gothel, Eugene sacrifices his own life and cuts Rapunzel's hair, killing himself and Mother Gothel. As in, HE DIES for Rapunzel. After being saved, Eugene tells Rapunzel he always had a thing for brunette's, they kiss, and eventually get married. Bravo, Eugene! 90/100 chocolate roses!
Anna--Kristoff firsts meets Anna as a young boy with the trolls, and later in Oaken Trading Post, where things get off to a frosty start. After agreeing to take her to Elsa in exchange for some supplies, he quickly forms an cute arguing relationship with the spunky princess. After bringing her safely, engaging in a crazy trust fall, and helping her get away from Marshmallow, he is head-over-heals for Anna. He quickly brings her to the trolls to save her life, where he realizes that he loves her. After delivering her to Hans to save her life, he quietly steps away, wanting her to be happy. After realizing she's in danger, Kristoff races to save her, risking life and limb, and eventually Anna and Kristoff learn that love can melt even the frostiest fixer-upper. 80/100 chocolate roses, Kristoff.
Whew! That was exhausting! If I had more time (and space) I'd include the sister love of Elsa and Anna, and the mother/daughter love of Merida and Queen Elinor. As it is, I better wrap up. Valentine's Day is all about love, right? God shows us love in so many ways! He sustains and gives us life, cares about us, and offered up His Son for us. We can love and have a relationship with Him. God loves you! He shows it to you in so many ways. If that isn't reason enough to celebrate Valentines Day--what is?
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