Shorts Review: Tangled Short Cuts “Prison Bake”

These shorts aren’t short on importance.

Spoilers Below

Tangled’s Short Cuts continue to shine a light on the less prominent figures of the kingdom. This time, it’s one of the Pub Thugs. Attila tells a gritty tale of how he used his baked goods to spring his criminally-minded friends out of jail.

Clearly contrasting from the first short, this is not a silent film, even though the story could have been told without dialogue. Having Attila serve as the narrator was an effective choice. For a character whose face is completely hidden, his voice shows a lot of personalities. It also elevates the short from a series of gags to a jazzy crime film, which plays seamlessly into the twist at the end – Attila has spent this time regaling his story to the ladies of the Corona Baking Club.

These two and a half minutes are action packed, including some laughs and even a training montage. They also keep up with one of Tangled’s major themes, not looking at a person’s past and actions as black and white. It’s another fun episode that’s not afraid to let creativity run free.