This charming animated children's movie was developed about a princess who didn't come from a Disney fairy tale but instead from one of the most popular ballets of all time, the 1875 Swan Lake ballet. Of course, the story was changed from the original ballet dance, and the characters were further developed, with a few new ones thrown in for good measure. From Princess Odette to Jean-Bob the frog, these versions of the traditional Swan Princess and her friends are unforgettable.
There is not only a villain, a hero, and a damsel in distress, but also a friendly turtle, a delusional frog, an eccentric queen, and more characters to add to the fun. Take a look at some of the most liked and least liked characters in the movie.
Rothbart/The Great Animal
King William was right to banish Rothbart when he discovered that he was dabbling in the forbidden dark arts to take over his kingdom and rule as a magical and dark being. Rothbart is no longer just a man, but a sorcerer who can transform into a dragon-wolf-like beast that cannot be easily defeated. It's easy to say that he is the least liked character in the movie, especially after he kills King William, kidnaps Princess Odette, puts an enchantment on her, and tries to coax her into marriage so that he can have her kingdom at last. Luckily this monster getting the girl at the end doesn't happen as Odette keeps faith that her true love will save her.
Bromley
Apart from his arrow being the one that Prince Derek uses to attack the beast, Bromley is completely useless. Throughout the entire movie, he is mostly just in the way, and his clumsiness, bullying, and untalented personality make him forgettable. What viewers dislike most about him is his cowardliness.
He is literally afraid of everything and that makes him a hazard for Prince Derek, his only friend. Fans can relate to having that one friend who just tags along looking for self-validation because they can't seem to get their own courage.
Queen Uberta
Although her intentions are always good, Queen Uberta is a smothering thorn in the side. She is absolutely clueless when it comes to her son's feelings and intentions and she only wishes to expand the kingdom by forcing him into matrimony. She also doesn't seem to care that her son is obsessively searching for a massive dark beast in the forest who could easily destroy him. She may have a few positive aspects and even some charm at times but they are easily forgotten because of her ridiculous outbursts, emotional rants, carefree attitude, and irritating voice.
Chamberlain
Poor Chamberlain is running around the palace making sure everything is absolutely the way Queen Uberta demands. He is her errand boy and she constantly changes her orders making him increasingly frustrated inside while putting on a smile on the outside. Though he does provide some comedy to viewers through his running around like a chicken with its head cut off, he is completely unimportant to the storyline. What's more, he puts himself in unimaginable situations that end up looking over-the-top and even too goofy for the story. The movie could do well without him.
Jean-Bob
Jean-bob (John Cleese) is a frog who truly believes he is a prince who has been cursed. Sound familiar? Fans can now relate this character to the arrogant prince frog in Disney's Princess And The Frog. Jean-Bob tries his hardest to get a kiss from Odette to break the "spell" but Odette refuses his advances and his tricks.
He is a little too obsessive about that kiss and that can be a bit off-putting for viewers, especially when the princess herself tries to nicely and repeatedly deny him. His arrogance does get in the way at times but ultimately he always shows himself to be a friend and he will do anything in his power to save Odette's life, even if it means risking his own.
Speed
He may be a good character to play in Zootopia alongside Flash Slothmore. Speed is a tortoise who walks and talks slowly. His slow speech can be a drag at times but he makes up for it by being a caring and loyal friend. He always looks out for Odette and Jean-bob and when it really comes time to prove himself, he surprises everyone with his jet-speed swimming. He is one of the best team players and his kind words of support make him best-friend material. For these reasons, it's hard not to like this cute turtle, boringly slow voice and all.
Prince Derek
His heart is in the right place but his brain is sometimes a little behind. Because of this, it's impossible to dislike him for his faults. He may have said the worse thing you could say to a woman and even almost killed her by accident, but he never stopped looking for her and he made it his life's work to find her and love her. This prince was a hero who was willing to die for her and prove his undying love to her in front of the world. Such a sweet prince.
Lord Rogers
Lord Rogers is such a fun character and most fans will agree that although he isn't a main character, he is a necessary character. He is the voice of reason and the passion behind many events. He is witty and smart, but also fun and charismatic. For a story that has a lot of slow characters, Lord Rogers truly saves the movie from peril when he puts his heart and soul into everything he does. He is definitely one of the most liked characters.
Puffin
Lieutenant Puffin is the bravest of all the characters and that makes him extremely likable. He knows how to think on the spot and he understands the importance of being loyal to those that show him kindness. That is why he sticks around after Odette saves his broken wing. He learns about the curse Rothbart has put on Odette and vows to save her at any cost and he shows himself to be a bird of his word. Brave and proud to the end.
Princess Odette
Princess Odette is unmistakably the most liked character in the movie. Viewers get to see her grow up in stages from a new-born to a beautiful woman. She knows her self-worth, she is a kind friend, and she always keeps her heart true to Prince Derek. Even during her curse that transforms her into a swan, she tries her best to stay optimistic and is brave enough to risk her life to expose herself to Prince Derek. There aren't any negative attributes that can be easily called to mind and that makes Odette the most liked on the list.