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Tangled: Before Ever After (2017)
Flynn rider: This is the
story of how I died... And went to heaven! Okay, so the kingdom of corona, to be exact, but hey, let's not get hung up on semantics. Once upon a time, a single drop of sunlight fell from the heavens... You know what? I'm just gonna give you the rapid-fire shorthand here. The sundrop created a golden flower with healing powers, creepy, old, mother gothel sang a song to said flower to regain her youth. Yada, yada, yada, the queen got sick, flower healed queen, queen gave birth to rapunzel, who was born with the flower's magical healing powers, and everything was all flying lanterns and cheering subjects, until... Gothel stole the Princess and kept her locked in a tower for 18 long years. Then the Princess was rescued by a dashing, steely-eyed, suave, smoldering, devilishly charming rogue. Now, some people might have called him a thief, but I always preferred the term "misunderstood good guy." You see, it wasn't always easy for young Eugene. Raised as an orphan on the rough streets of... Rapunzel: Hey, Eugene. Focus? Eugene: Huh? Oh, right. Sorry. So, the beautiful young maiden, that's you, and the handsome rogue, that's me, made a deal. We followed some lanterns, I saved you from gothel, you saved me from... death, and then you got arguably the world's most overly dramatic haircut. -And then... -rapunzel: And then, I was reunited with my long-lost family. But that is where our new story began. Six months had passed, I was loving life inside the kingdom of corona, and my coronation to officially become Princess had finally come. Eugene: We all had a few surprises that day. -Didn't we, sunshine? Eugene: Laugh it up, frog. Rapunzel: Now, I know what you're all thinking. Yes, Eugene and I did get married. But make no mistake, getting to the wedding day and our happily ever after would be the biggest adventure we would ever face. Eugene: Oh, that's good. They're gaining on us. There's more of them! Good. It'll keep things interesting. Man, these guys are persistent. So am I. I'll meet you at the wall. Sounds like a challenge. Think you can keep up? Oh, it's not me you have to worry about. Uh-oh. They're your problem now. Oh, great. Okay, Max, follow my lead... Oh, log, log, log! Ooh, good thing the ground broke his fall. - Huh? - Whoa, bunny crossing! Careful fidela, watch out, watch out. Cute little bunnies. You're not getting away this time! - Rapunzel: Hiya! Sorry. We're almost there. Oh, come on! Rapunzel: Whoo-hoo! - Looking good, cap. Huh? Pascal, look at that view. Haha! Okay, okay, i know what you're thinking. Now, it may have seemed like you won, but you gotta take into account that my hair is actually longer than yours now, so we gotta factor in wind resistance. Hmm. Wow. Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? Yes. Yes, I have. Captain: The game's over, your highness. The welcoming ceremony is about to begin. Well, I think we showed those guards who's boss. Now, what do you say we go make you an official Princess? Oh, is that today? Haha, very funny. Now come on, we better get you back to the castle. Ooh, maybe I can squeeze in a royal massage. Before my daily trim, of course. I know, Pascal. We'll get out there soon. Ha. Race you back to the castle. Curtsy. Princess, the time. This way, Princess. - Jane? - Ethel. Right. That's enough. I'll take it from here. How you holding up? Busy. But busy is good. I'm glad you think so, raps, 'cause this welcoming ceremony is just the beginning. Tomorrow's the festival, followed by the royal banquet, and that's all before the actual coronation on Sunday. Oh, come on, really? Look, rapunzel, I know this Princess thing is new to you, but you've got to at least try to act the part. Trust me, Cassandra, I know how important this is to my dad. As you've requested, your majesty, we've doubled security on both the main gates and the south towers. Good. We have guests from all over the world. I want them to know that they are safe. Everything for my little girl's coronation weekend must be absolutely perfect. Hi, dad. Now, as Princess, you are not only representing yourself and the family, but all of corona. Don't worry, dad. I won't let you down. But while we're on the whole Princess, coronation thingy, I mean, all these royal activities are great, but do you think i might be able to catch a little downtime soon? I know this is all new, but you'll adjust. After all, your friend seems to be getting on just fine. Ooh-hoo-hoo, Helmut, my man, this hat ties the whole outfit together. Now, I know what you're all thinking. "Why is Eugene in such a good mood today? "I mean, what gives?" Nice. Okay, not great, but how about this? And what better day to propose to a Princess than at her coronation? Okay, no pressure. Just introducing myself to the most important people in the world. Representing my mom, dad, and the entire kingdom. We got this. Lady caine, what is it? Time to pay our respects to our beloved royals. We're good at making people feel welcome. This is completely doable... ish. Your highness, i present dame Elizabeth Van hoskins of Rochester. Get in here! So nice to meet you. Um, perhaps you should refrain from the bear hugs, sweetheart. Oh, no bear hugs. Gotcha. Sorry. I present lieutenant commander general James rutherford-carver III. Phew. That's kind of a mouthful. Is it okay if I call you Jimmy? I'd prefer you didn't. Well, um... Welcome all the same then. I present the duchess of quintonia. Wow, can I just say, i love your hair. I used to have really long hair too, but... This is a handwoven coiffure weft from the finest silk and vacuna fabrics. It designates high social status. You think you'd know that. Uh, still. Nice to meet you. Sadly not nice enough to wear shoes, I'm afraid. Really. Sorry. So, I think we learned something very valuable today. There's a time and place for bear hugs. Hey, are you okay? Yeah, great. Why wouldn't I be? It's just... Eugene, is all this everything you dreamed it would be? Rapunzel, you are my dream. So as long as you're with me, that answer's always gonna be yes. Why? Don't you feel the same way? No... ye-yes! I mean, of course I do! I love you with all my heart, Eugene. Look, I know this has got be weird. No one's expecting you to take it all in overnight. But believe me, I've been all around the world and it doesn't get any better than this. This castle, our friends, your family, each other. What else could you possibly want? Nothing. Time to go! How's that water feeling, fitzherbert? Dark and icy. Just like you. Come on, rapunzel, it's time to head in. You don't want to be exhausted for tomorrow. Right! My morning off! Sorry! Man, she scares me. The Princess, rapunzel, will spend her day about town! Oof! Oh! Ow! Ow! Let me guess. Big day on the town wasn't all you hoped it'd be? It was... interesting. Uh huh, I bet. I just wish my dad would let me get out and see the real world. You know, if you really wanted, I could get you in and out of here before anyone even knew that we were gone. Uh, you mean sneak me out? Exactly. What you do when no one's looking is your business. Woman: The royal banquet is ready to receive the Princess now. Cheer up, raps. Hey, maybe your dad got someone to chew your food for you. I'm in charge of the seating charts. One of the perks of the job. I don't understand why you are so upset, sweetheart. I said you could do whatever you wanted. That's exactly what you did. Hmm, you didn't say anything about a battalion tagging along. Why would I need to? You're royalty, making a public appearance. - But, dad... Ladies and gentlemen, Dukes and duchesses, barons and baronesses, Marquis and, you know, the female version of those, may I share a moment of history with you. Princess, would you join me up here? Tonight, we celebrate our love for the Princess. I, for one, can think of no better way to celebrate the love I have for this woman than this. Oh, Eugene! Wait. Did you drop something? No. Rapunzel, from the moment i first met you and you knocked me out with that frying pan, I knew it was love. You're my light, you're my best friend and I want to be your partner in all things. I can't wait to laugh with you and share with you. I see us raising our children here, and our children's children, and celebrating banquets of our own in this very hall for many, many, many, many years to come. I want to ride our horses out to the corona wall together each and every morning until we're both very, very old and gray. I love you, rapunzel, and I want to spend the rest of our lives here together. Here? In this... Castle forever? I mean, unless you want to rent, but I hardly see how we're going to top this. Eugene: And I want to spend the rest of my life with you here, and it doesn't get any better than this, this castle... King Frederic: Princesses need to be protected at all times. Rapunzel? Rapunzel? I've... wow! I love you, Eugene, but... But I can't! Just not, not now. Um, I need some air. Oh, I feel horrible about Eugene. I... I do love him, and I wanna marry him someday... But not like this! Ugh! I need to get out and clear my head without a fleet of guards tailing me. Say no more. Whoa! Where's the war? Well, when your dad is captain of the guards, you tend to collect stuff. I have a feeling this is going to be fun. Pascal, I need you to stay here and make sure no one knows I'm gone. The Princess's lady-in-waiting made it expressly clear... huh? Lady in wait... What? You mean Cassandra? First off, calling Cassandra a "lady" anything, is being incredibly generous. Secondly, come on, Stan. It's me, your buddy, Eugene. Eugene the fiend. You know rapunzel would want to talk to me if you let me in. Sorry, Eugene, orders are orders. All right. Just doing your job. I respect that. You sure there's no way to let me in? Rapunzel? Rapunzel? There you are, um... Look, rapunzel, I am sorry. I am sorry, I should never have put you on the spot like that. But I want you to know, i meant it. I want to marry you, i love you. It's okay, you're still upset, i understand. You're not ready to say it back yet. Totally cool. Oh man, that is a good pillow! What is that, goose down? Some kind of down? Horse hair? Alpaca? Sorry, look... I know there's still a ton of details we need to figure out... And I may have jumped the gun a little. It's just that... Growing up poor and alone... I got used to having nothing. But now with you, I finally have something, you know? We have something. Something that is amazing. And I guess tonight I was just trying to keep it that way. And I thought that's what you wanted too, but I guess I was wrong. Oh come on, say something. Ooh! Fantastic. I just poured my heart out to a frog. Okay, where did she go? Pascal, you do realize that if the king finds out she's gone, we're all going to be in big trouble right? I'm aware it's not protocol, Pete, I just happen to think it highlights my mustache. Hey, Stan, great look! I mean it really brings out the stache! All right, you got us all here. What's this plan of yours? Oh, it's not my plan, boys. It's lady caine's plan. Did he say lady caine? See, 18 years ago the Princess was taken from corona, and it was because of her the king unfairly cracked down on all those he considered undesirable. Us. Yeah, so? Gentleman, lady caine is promising not only to make you all rich, but is offering you the opportunity to exact revenge on the king and his precious little Princess. So, who's in? Is that a secret passage? It was before you announced it to the whole castle. Rapunzel? Rapunzel? Rapunzel, are you in there? Is who in there, Eugene? Huh? Uh, no one. This is just part of my nightly routine. You know? Yeah, checking the castle for intruders, keeping an eye on rapunzel, like I promised. Mm-hmm. Hey, is anyone in there? No? Good! - See? The system works, really well I think... -Eugene... Where is rapunzel? Uh, ah... in her room of course. Good. I'd like to speak with her. You can't! I mean, you can, obviously... You can do whatever you want. You're the king! A very large, intimidating, beardy, yet clearly understanding, king. It's just, she's still upset and she said she needed time alone. I was only trying to respect that. But, like I said, you are the king, the very sweet and non-hostile king. Well, maybe she does need some time to herself, but when you see her please tell her that I am looking for her. Sir, about the whole proposal earlier. That didn't go quite as I had hoped. We'll discuss that later, son, much later. Right, we both have bigger fish to fry. That was so fun! I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that we're supposed to be sneaking out. Cass, I think you'll discover that I can be pretty sneaky when I need to... Nightly patrols. We can get by them if we time it right. Wait, how did you know they were coming? I have eyes in the sky. That is amazing. You have your own owl. What's his name? Owl. Max! Yeah, when he heard i was sneaking you out of here he insisted he come along. And between you and me, I think he's got something for you know who. Hmm, it'll be our secret. Oh honey, stop beating yourself up. Rapunzel just needs some space. Nobody said dealing with teenagers would be easy. Teenager or not, Ariana, she will be queen one day. I have to prepare her for that. King Frederic: Guards, guards. My child. Rapunzel! I just want to protect her. Just remember, no one can ever know I took you outside the walls of corona. Don't worry! No one is going to find out. Whoa! Whoa, Max. All right, this looks dangerous. Can you... Can you stay here and watch fidela for me? So, what did you want to show me? Believe me, it's better if you see it for yourself. They're beautiful. What are they? Don't know. They just kind of sprouted up here about a year ago. And watch this... Uh, you might want to stand back for this one. Wow! They're unbreakable. Want to know the weirdest part? This is where they found the miracle flower that saved your mom. And me. Wait! What is... Get to the horses as fast as you can and don't look back, rapunzel. Don't stop, rapunzel. Keep going! Um, Cassandra! Keep moving, rapunzel. We need to get... Whoa! What? What happened? I have no idea, but we'll have to deal with it later. Let's go! Uh! Help! Cassandra! My hair! Whoa! Ahh! Cassandra! Whoa! See? I told you I'd get you in and out without anyone knowing. Piece of cake. Piece of cake? Uh, did you see the 70 feet of "my father's going to kill me," growing from my head? One problem at a time please. We've got a problem. Because of the coronation, they've doubled security at the gates today. And there's no other way in? Sure, if you want to walk in the front door in broad daylight. Hmm, maybe we don't need the front door. I told him it wasn't protocol, sir. Okay, quick, hand me the scissors. So what do we wanna do here? Maybe a Bob? How about some layers? Just cut it! Uh-oh. Uh-oh? Why uh-oh? There shouldn't be any uh-ohs. Uh-oh. Was your hair always this strong? What? No! Try again. We're gonna need a plan b. Cover your eyes. Ha! Forget it. It's just like those stupid rocks. It's unbreakable. We can't forget it! Today is my coronation. Hey, sunshine, are you in there? You can't let Eugene see you. What? Why? He can't know anything about last night. I told you, rapunzel. If it gets out that I took you outside corona, I'm done for. But I trust Eugene. Well, I don't. My dad will have me taken off Princess detail. We'll never see each other again. Eugene: Oh come on, we've been looking for you all night. Hey, are you okay in there? I can hear you, you know? Rapunzel! Rapunzel? Rapunzel? Stand back! Are you ok... Holy hair! Surprise! Whoa! Ooh, mama! Ha! Okay! Okay. This is new, i mean, no! Not new. Right? Because we've seen this, obviously. That whole magic thing is involved again. It was magic right? Actually, you know what? You don't need to tell me. I'm just going to go ahead and say your hair magically grew back. I'm not going to ask how. Obviously you don't want to tell me or else you wouldn't have to tried to hide it from me. So, I won't ask how it grew back, but tell me please, how did it grow back? Don't answer that. The important thing is you're okay. You're okay, right? Because as long as you're okay, i don't care what happened. But I mean, I care, obviously I care, but I'm sure there is a reasonable explanation. Where is the war? That you'll share when you're ready. Thank you for understanding. Oh, come one, really? I thought we trusted each other, rapunzel. We do! I do, it's just... Fine, fine, fine. You know what? I can't make you tell me what happened, but obviously you're keeping something from me. But whatever it is, i just want you to know you should never feel like you have to hide anything from me. You don't hide things from the people you love. Ever. Queen Arianna: Rapunzel, honey. Hide your hair, woman! You gotta hid your hair. Rapunzel? May I come in, sweetheart? You can't! I'm... Brushing my teeth! Queen Arianna: Oh, good. But I can still come in, can't I? Believe me mom, you do not want to. Morning breath. Wouldn't wanna expose you to that. That's ah, very thoughtful of you. Um, dad and I want you to join us on the terrace for breakfast. Um, I don't know. There's a lot of stuff i have to do to get ready. Queen Arianna: Rapunzel, well, your father has something very important to share with you. He's... he's been waiting all night. Yeah, sure, um... I will meet you there in a minute? The coronation is in two hours! How am I suppose to cut this hair? I might have an idea. So, rapunzel, ready for the big day? You bet! Already into the Princess spirit. The bigger the wig, the better the Princess, right? So dad, mom said you wanted to talk. Yes... rapunzel, last night, your mother and i had a discussion. I know that I'm not always able to separate the man from the king and separating the father from the king has proven even more difficult. Sweetheart, I know this new life is hard to get used to, and I'm sure that sometimes you wish I would get out of your hair. Ooh, sorry. It's a little, um, dry out here. Anyone else dry? Rapunzel, you are going to be queen someday. A great queen with a magnificent kingdom. But you know better than anyone else what a dangerous and evil place the world can be. And the barrier keeping us safe from that is sometimes more fragile than it appears. When that evil rears its ugly head it is my job to protect corona from it. And one day, that will be your responsibility. And I must teach you how to carry it. But that is many, many years away. Until that burden is imposed on you, I'm asking that you trust me that I know how to keep danger as far away from you and this kingdom as is humanly possible. Do you understand? It was until last night that I realized that my methods may have at times seemed strict or unfair or... Does this mean I can have more time to myself without having half the royal guard over my shoulder? Well, this means I'm willing to reconsider those methods. But I make no promises. I can work with that. Well, I should go. I have a lot of princessing up to do. You're right, Arianna. Teenagers are a whole new frontier. How are ya? Oh, come on! What is going on with rapunzel? I mean, is it something I did? Probably. And since when did she start keeping secrets from me? Hey, fitzherbert, I need to get this done before the coronation, so do you mind throwing your pity party someplace else? Look, Cassandra, I know you don't like me for rapunzel... Oh, that's not true. I don't like you for anyone. I just want what's best for her. You don't say! Of course! I want her to feel safe. I want her to be taken care of and I want her to be happy here. Funny, you seem to have a pretty good handle on the things you want. Oh, don't you start. Hi, honey. Oh, hi mom. You left so quickly after breakfast I... I didn't have a chance to give this to you. I know it's a little early for a coronation gift but... I thought you might like to see it now. 18th of July... We embarked on a safari to the most remote plains of the third continent. 21st of may... Had to take shelter in a hidden cave to escape the fury of a violent storm. 12th of April... Helped villagers rebuild their war torn homes. Mom, is this yours? Did you actually do all this? Rapunzel, before I met your father, I was so much like you. I had no idea what I was supposed to have in this world. So I went out and found my own way. You're father is right about one thing, you will be queen someday, but only you get to decide what kind of queen you'll be. And no one can tell you the best way to make that decision. But how can I if... Wait... Are you suggesting that I should... Honey... Find a way to fill those pages. I only ask that you be safe, be smart, and above all... Be true to yourself. Plus est en vous? Plus est en vous. It means, "there is more in you." This would have been so much easier with the other girls helping, but they're such gossips, half the kingdom would know about your hair by now. Are you sure you can't see it? Are you sure you can pull this off? I have to, Cassandra. Just be careful you don't trip on this. It's not the dress I'm worried about. How do people walk in these things? Whoa! Just relax. This is going to be fine. I can't wait any longer. This better work, pocket. Don't you worry, boys. Lady caine will not disappoint. Okay. Wow. Whoa! Whoa! Oh, whoa! How embarrassing for her. This is going to take forever. Hello? Can anyone help me? Silly me, I must've taken a wrong turn somewhere. I'll be glad to help you, madam. Oh, you're too kind! Hey, madam poppycock? The party's upstairs. Meet lady caine. You're a lot stronger than you look. I'm a lot of things. Let the show begin. I'm gonna need you to step back into that cell, pronto. That there is a nice suit. The wearer of this crown is a shining example of the promise that is corona, an ambassador of goodwill to those visiting from afar, and an inspiration to those fortunate enough to live within her borders. But above all, the chief responsibility of the crown is to keep the people of corona safe from dangers, near and far. And their are many. This mandate is not to be taken - lightly. - Go find Max. There will come a day when the walls that surround corona are threatened by malfeasance. A day... - Attention, please! - Lady caine? Release my guests immediately. What's the matter, Fred? Am I ruining your little girl's perfect day? The duchess? Oh honey, I am no duchess. I don't understand. Of course you wouldn't, rapunzel. But try to follow along. This is all your fault. What? You see, after your untimely disappearance, your father locked up every criminal in the kingdom, including a simple petty thief. My father... I saw him thrown into a cage and hauled off like some animal, never to be seen again. So, I thought I'd come back and return the favor. Load 'em up, boys. Your turn, your majesty. Oh come now, you didn't think we'd leave our prized pig in the pen, did you? Dad? Rapunzel, stay back. - But... - No. There's nothing you can do. As your father and your king, i command you to stay put. Don't be a hero, pretty boy. Sorry, dad... I can't stay put. Rapunzel! That's my girl! Let them go! It's amazing what you can hide under those wigs, isn't it, Princess. Come on, let's move out! Ugh, now you're just making me angry. Good, because I'm just getting started. Get those people back here, now! Rapunzel, your hair! I know, we'll talk about it later. Please get somewhere safe and take care of mom. - Rapunzel! - That's my cue... Yeah! Well, my last day on Princess duty. Might as well go down fighting. Leave them alone. So, you sure you can handle yourself? Oh, I'll manage. Get that door open, now! Aw... cute. Rapunzel! Thanks, blondie. Haha! Now this feels good. Stay down! You have no idea who you are dealing with. Believe me, I've dealt with much worse. You think this is over? Ha! I promise you, I'll be back. Oh... lady caine. It's impolite to leave in the middle of a party. You think you'd know that. Nice to see ya. Thanks for coming! Nice suit, buddy. Happy coronation day folks. So I'm trying to understand this. You snuck out last night went beyond the walls of corona, where you touched a mysterious rock, that somehow caused your hair to return? Yes. And you acted alone? Look, I know you're angry, but can't you see? I'm okay! I'm more than okay, i... Rapunzel... There's something i need to tell you. I love you. The night you were taken, a part of me died, the best part of me. For 18 long and agonizing years i swore that if somehow, someway, by some miracle the fates decided to show mercy and return you to me, I would never let anything happen to you again. And now that this has returned, the very reason you were snatched away from me in the first place, I'm afraid I'm left with no choice, sweetheart. As of tonight, I'm forced to exercise my martial right as king to forbid you from leaving the walls of this kingdom without my consent. - Father! - And know this... This is the last we will speak of mystical rocks or magic of any kind to anyone. Is that understood? There is so much more to me than you think. Come in. I believe somebody ordered room service? Eugene, how did you know? Ah, I had a feeling. Look, I just wanted to clear some stuff up. I haven't had a chance to apologize for putting you on the spot with that proposal. Well looking back, storming out of the room probably wasn't the best reaction. So I'm sorry. No, don't apologize. Look I'll admit, I don't quite understand why you said "no." But I promise to do everything I can until I do. Thanks, Eugene. In the mean time, we'll stay right here and take things slowly. I miss this. Hey, promise me one more thing. Anything. That you'll be patient with me. Absolutely. Good night, rapunzel. Good night, Eugene. |
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