Disney's idea of a princess usually disappoints, as they so often require the prince to save or complete them. Yes, yes, I know that their films are entertainment, but when the only characters that are female also happen to be simpering and weak and shallow and naive and so, well, very cartoonish.... and there are few better alternatives (thank you, Sesame Street!), I can't help but wish they'd use their market share to battle, rather than perpetuate, stereotypes. But this is an affirmation of value and strength--of real girls, of every color and ability. Their clips far outnumber and outshine those of storybook characters interspersed among them. Now, if they can just bring this to their characters (and have more girl characters all around.)
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