Superficially, the scriptwriters behind this kids’ animation have got the message that being a princess is no longer about standing around in a swishy big frock waiting to be rescued. But has it sunk in? I’m not sure, given that its princess hero, after some spirited fending-off of bad guys, ends up unconscious under a spell, necessitating (it’s really not a spoiler to give away) a spot of manly saving.
Rebellious tells the story of a, well, rebellious princess called Mina (voiced by Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld). Her dad the king wants to marry Mina off to a nobleman strapping enough to protect the kingdom. But Mina has other ideas; for a start, she wants to rule in her own right. Secondly, she has her sights on un-macho architect Ronan (Dan Edwards). When the king finally relents, allowing Mina to marry for love, she’s kidnapped on the morning of her wedding by a bitter old hag (spot the gender stereotype). After the king promises the hand of his daughter to the man who rescues her, Ronan sets off for an adventure, followed by a trio of rivals.
