Disney’s Enchanted, a beloved classic with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, is an excellent movie to watch this holiday season. Enchanted has stellar songs, a star-studded cast, and a compelling narrative. The movie even has a sequel, Disenchanted, although it is not nearly as successful as its predecessor. Like the title, the characters are enchanting, from Prince Edward’s (James Marsden) dimwitted and kind character, to Queen Narissa’s (Susan Sarandon) cunning plans, to Giselle’s (Amy Adams) optimistic and romantic personality. Although Enchanted‘s Giselle is not an official Disney Princess, she is still widely beloved and one of the best unofficial Disney Princesses.
Enchanted is also one of Disney’s rare hybrid films — a movie that contains animation and live-action, although Enchanted is predominantly the latter. Regardless, the combination is a key aspect of the film’s storytelling. The cast comprises many favorites, also including Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and Timothy Spall. Enchanted seemingly does not have any particular themes other than being a modernized retelling of classic fairy tales. However, this movie is still an excellent choice to stream on Disney+ for the holiday season.
Enchanted Is Available On Disney+ – What The Movie Is About
A Fairy Tale Cartoon Princess Accidentally Falls Into The Real World
Although Enchanted is a movie based on fairy tales, the plot is deeply creative. The story revolves around a young woman named Giselle, who lives in the land of Andalasia. She becomes engaged to Prince Edward, but on their wedding day, Queen Narissa pushes her into a well, which causes her to fall into New York City. Giselle now must navigate the harsh realities of the real world with the help of a cynical lawyer named Robert and his wide-eyed daughter. Meanwhile, Prince Edward follows Giselle to New York to find her, prompting Narissa to send her henchman, Nathaniel, after him.
Enchanted is also a musical featuring iconic numbers such as the theatrical “That’s How You Know” and the simply-stated but mesmerizing “So Close.” The chemistry between Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey is one of the best examples of convincing love chemistry in a movie to date. The performances are also excellent, particularly Susan Sarandon’s as the evil Narissa. Enchanted is filled with funny quips, shocking plot twists, and heartwarming moments, as well as the first hybrid Disney movie since Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 1988.
Enchanted Is A Masterclass In Homages & Reimagining Classic Fairy Tales
Enchanted Spins Classic Fairy Tales Into Modern Stories That Are Still Enjoyable
Enchanted is a modernized retelling of several fairy tales, paying homage to classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Enchanted combines these fairy tales and puts a new spin on them, a daring move that pays off immensely because of how the narrative does it. The prospect of a fairy tale character encountering the real world — especially a place like New York City — allows the opportunity to retell classic stories with a modern twist without butchering them. Enchanted pays respect to many of these original stories while making them its own.
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Disenchanted: Every Fairy Tale Parodied In The Film
Just like the original Enchanted film, Disenchanted follows in its predecessors’ footsteps by poking fun at some of the classic fairy tales.
Enchanted‘s director, Kevin Lima, has also spoken about how the film manages to pay tribute to Disney while creating a unique storyline. According to SFGate, Lima said: “[Enchanted] needed a little real-world edge so that it wouldn’t come off as that perfect Disney world where it’s all sunshine and flowers.” Enchanted also works because it sends an incredible message that despite the messiness, even people in the real world achieve happy endings. Overall, Enchanted is an underrated Disney movie that deserves more recognition for the masterpiece it is.
Why Enchanted Is A Good Movie For The Holiday Season (Even Though It Is Not A Christmas Movie)
Enchanted Still Has Magical Holiday Vibes
Enchanted is not a Christmas movie, nor does it specify any particular holiday. Therefore, the film might not initially seem like an ideal choice to watch over the holidays. However, Enchanted is still a great choice to stream this time of year, even if it does not fit the mold of a typical holiday film. The magical quality produces the same effect as the whimsicality of some Christmas classics. Although the narrative journey is not clear-cut, the happy ending in Enchanted also has the same fuzzy warmth that Christmas movies usually do.
There is no right way to watch Enchanted, but streaming it on Disney+ at Christmas is still an excellent idea to achieve holiday bliss.
Enchanted is also a great film to watch alongside other Disney and animated classics. Some examples include Encanto and Anastasia — animated films that might not seem ideal for Christmas viewings but still adhere to the holiday themes of family, joy, and magic. There is no right way to watch Enchanted, but streaming it on Disney+ at Christmas is still an excellent idea to achieve holiday bliss. It is the best method to enjoy this wonderful Disney movie, especially for those looking for holiday-themed films that do not necessarily abide by Christmas.
Source: SFGate
Starring Amy Adams as Giselle, Enchanted follows its heroine as she is cast out of her animated fantasy world by an evil queen, ending up in the middle of New York City where she meets Robert, a jaded lawyer who reluctantly takes the clueless Giselle in. As Giselle begins to adjust to life in the real world, and her relationship with Robert deepens, she must reconcile what she thought she wanted with where life has taken her. Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Idina Menzel, and Susan Sarandon also star.
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November 21, 2007
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107 minutes
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Enchanted
- Director
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Kevin Lima
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Bill Kelly
