Cast
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Nina Herzog
as Princess Odette (voice)
Yuri Lowenthal
as Prince Derek (voice)
Alexandre Chen
as Dragon Chen
Joseph Medrano
as Lord Rogers / Scully (voice)
Clayton James
as Jean-Bob (voice)
Jennifer Miller
as Queen Uberta (voice)
Doug Stone
as Speed (voice)
Gardner Jaas
as Puffin (voice)
Christine Lakin
as Bridget (voice)
Bleau Essen
as Alise
Grant Durazzo
as Lucas
Stephanie Sheh
as Princess Mei Li
Brian Nissen
as Chamberlain / Brodie
Dick Stanners
as Chamberlain as announcer
George Ju
as Divine Emperor
Crew
Director
- Richard Rich
Producer
- Richard Rich
- Seldon O. Young
- Jared F. Brown
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music represents a fascinating example of Family/Animation/Fantasy/Music cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Richard Rich brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2019, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 82 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 109 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 5 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 1161 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 378 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2019, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike That Thing You Do!, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Birthday Wish and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation explore similar territory, The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: August 5, 2019
- Runtime: 1h 22m
