I'm a few weeks removed from seeing the movie, which usually gives me some time to assess how I feel.
While this may have been the first Pixar movie to really move in on the whole Disney-esque princess, singing thing, I also believe this may have been the most Miyazaki-like Pixar flick yet. You have the strong leading female character who is fighting for her own destiny. I thought the witch and her familiar added the "quirkiness" you sought. My problem with it is the theme and ending. To have someone "choose their fate" implies that there are consequences to that decision. There were no adverse consequences by the end of this movie. That's why it seemed just a bit hollow to me.
I'm a few weeks removed from seeing the movie, which usually gives me some time to assess how I feel.
While this may have been the first Pixar movie to really move in on the whole Disney-esque princess, singing thing, I also believe this may have been the most Miyazaki-like Pixar flick yet. You have the strong leading female character who is fighting for her own destiny. I thought the witch and her familiar added the "quirkiness" you sought. My problem with it is the theme and ending. To have someone "choose their fate" implies that there are consequences to that decision. There were no adverse consequences by the end of this movie. That's why it seemed just a bit hollow to me.