Enchanted - MiceChat Review

[sir clinksalot]

Enchanted - Practically Perfect in every way




The movie is quite simply, the best Family movie in the past few years. From the beginning, the movie sucks you in with narration from a Disney Legend.

You fall in love with the characters right away and it's quite simply a return to the greatness that Disney can deliver.

The cast led by Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden and Timothy Spall (Wormtail from the Harry Potter movies who gives an inspired Oscar-worthy performance) is impeccable. Rounding out the cast is Susan Sarandon who is part Evil Queen, part Maleficent and pure EVIL and the adorable Rachel Covey who is the perfect "mini-princess" for Giselle to play off of.

The music by Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken (in a return to brilliance) is terrific. The original songs are the best to come out of Disney since The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

The story, quite simply is part fish-out-of-water, part romantic comedy, part animated and all fun. The live-action portion of the movie feels like your watching animation. The way that Giselle infects those around her with her innocent "Princess-esque" demeanor is really at the heart of what makes the movie so great.

Of course, it wouldn't be Disney without a few scene-stealing animals who don't take over the movie and really are what they are meant to be, supporting characters.

There are a few nods to the past as well. I won't share them here, but let's just say they are subtle enough not to be distracting, but still there enough to bring a smile to your face.

The violence in the movie is nothing more than what you would see in any other PG family movie, and really aside from being live-action, isn't anything you wouldn't see in movies such as Sleeping Beauty or Snow White.

Even though this was a free-preview, I have no doubt we will be going to see this again once it hits theatres. Maybe a few times.

Make your way to the theatre over Thanksgiving weekend and see this movie. You will not be dissapointed.

Enchanted

Rated PG for some scary images and mild innuendo

Releases on November 21, 2007

Starring: Amy Adams (Giselle), Patrick Dempsey (Robert), James Marsden (Prince Edward), Timothy Spall (Nathaniel), Rachel Covey (Morgan) and Susan Sarandon (Queen Narissa)

Directed by: Kevin Lima

Music by: Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken

[dsnylndmom]

Thanks for the review! I can't wait to see this

[BFJen]

I can't wait for this!

[Alchimedes]

With the lack of interesting movies lately, this is great to hear. Thanks Clinks.

[ROBONICS95]

Thanks for the review! Did you also have a chance to preview the new Goofy short that will be released with this movie?

If so, what are your thoughts?

[sir clinksalot]

No, the goofy short was not part of the preview. Only a preview of National Treasure: Book of Secrets (which looks good as well).

[MonkeyDishwasher]

Timothy Spall (Wormtongue from the Harry Potter movies who gives an inspired Oscar-worthy performance) is impeccable.

I feel I must correct this! WormTAIL. not tongue.

[sir clinksalot]

Your right, I had a LOTR moment.

(fixed)

[Villains Fan]

Thanks for the review SirC. This is one movie I've been looking forward to seeing since I first saw the previews, and after your shining review, I'm even more excited to see it now

[ALIASd]

Thanks so much! Can't wait to see it!

[MTNGIRL]

Great review! I hope I can fit it in this weekend! I was so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[Dustysage]

I dugg it on digg.com:
http://digg.com/movies/Preview_Revie...ovie_Enchanted

[MollyTrolly]

I am so glad this is a good movie. We have places for my sister and I plus out kids to se ethis at El Capitan after Christmas. Now I am really excited about the event!

[NeverNeverland]

Did you go to the El Cap screening or a different one?

[Aladdin]

The more I hear about this movie, the more good things
I keep hearing!!! Can't wait to see it ~ and will plan to
see it at the El Capitan also.