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Enchanted (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 146 Fresh: 136  Rotten:10 Average Rating: 7.3/10
 
Consensus: A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams. Children and adults alike are sure to have smiles on their faces throughout the film.
 

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Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Theatrical Release: Nov 21, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $127,706,877

Synopsis: With a fine cast and fun in-jokes, Disney's ENCHANTED is sure to cast a spell over both children and adults. It begins with a 2-D animation sequence reminiscent of the company's beloved past. Surrounded by dozens of cute animals, Giselle (voiced and later played by Amy Adams) sings about her... With a fine cast and fun in-jokes, Disney's ENCHANTED is sure to cast a spell over both children and adults. It begins with a 2-D animation sequence reminiscent of the company's beloved past. Surrounded by dozens of cute animals, Giselle (voiced and later played by Amy Adams) sings about her desire to find her one true love. Meanwhile, a handsome prince (James Marsden) overhears her, and they meet and fall in love. In many Disney movies, this is where the story ends, but ENCHANTED is just starting out on its journey. The prince's wicked stepmother (Susan Sarandon) can't stand to lose her throne, so she pushes Giselle down a well, and the beauty ends up in the real world. Gone is the animated fantasy, and a live-action Giselle lands in the middle of Times Square in New York City. Her optimism and perkiness put her at odds with the New Yorkers she encounters, but she gets help from a cynical divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) as she waits for her prince to rescue her. Fans of Disney classics from SLEEPING BEAUTY to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be glad to see their favorite films referenced in ENCHANTED. Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID) makes a brief appearance, and the evil queen threatens to kill Giselle with a poisoned apple à la SNOW WHITE. Though it reminds the audience of past favorites, ENCHANTED boasts its own script that is at once intelligent and heartwarming. But the true highlight of the film is the acting by the fairy tale couple. Marsden (HAIRSPRAY) couldn't be funnier as the charming prince, while Adams (an Oscar nominee for 2005's JUNEBUG) gives dimension to the heroine. As a result, ENCHANTED is a film that deserves to sit on a shelf with Disney's classics. [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Timothy Spall

Director: Kevin Lima
Screenwriter: Bill Kelly
Producer: Barry Sonnenfeld, Barry Josephson
Composer: Alan Menken

DVD Info

Release:

Mar 18, 2008

[DVD Details]

Blu-ray Features:

  • Widescreen

Additional Release Material:

  • Bloopers
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette - 3 Behind the Scenes Featurettes

Interactive Features:

  • Exclusive to Disney Blu-ray: The D-Files - Discover All The Hidden References To Classic Disney Films In This Fun And Rewarding Challenge

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Disney's self-mocking combination of animation and live-action is not without its charm, but so slim is the satire that the result comes dangerously close to resembling a cheap imitation by a moderately talented wannabe.

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07/10/08
Steve Biodrowski
ESplatter
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3.5/4

Its gimmick allows, in our post-ironic era, big musical production numbers in Central Park

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05/22/08
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit
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3.5/5

There is no doubt about it - Amy Adams is the sole reason Walt Disney Pictures' "Enchanted" is so, well, enchanting.

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05/20/08
Adam Tobias
Watertown Daily Times
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4/5

[T]hink of it as The Purple Rose of Cairo for kids.

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05/01/08
Alonso Duralde
MSNBC
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7/10

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04/25/08
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium
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76/100

It may not win over diehard Disney haters, and it doesn't qualify as great filmmaking, but I bet kids will be enjoying this one for decades to come.

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04/08/08
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide
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04/03/08
Boxoffice Magazine
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8/10

Enchanted is, indeed, enchanting.

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03/18/08
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com
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4/4

Chock full of intriguing twists and turns, plus many memorable musical numbers, this instant Disney classic is a pleasant escape that's fun for young and old.

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03/15/08
Kam Williams
NewsBlaze
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This modern-day, partly animated fairy tale is a cheery love story, yes, but it's also a little Scream and a lot of Hairspray, cleverly sending up its shamelessly feel-good genre yet sending you off with a fizzy high nonetheless.

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03/06/08
Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper
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It has a chance to be a real crowd pleaser, but unfortunately it zeros in on its core audience, which is 8- to 12-year-old girls

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03/04/08
Jeff Bayer
Daily Herald (IL)
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10/10

The perfect family film for the festive season.

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01/22/08
Simon Thompson
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2/6

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01/18/08
David Fear
Time Out New York
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All the fairy-taley wrap-up is decidedly less wonderful than young Morgan's insight and gumption. Surrounded by calculated Disnifications, she's both imperfect and convincing.

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01/17/08
Cynthia Fuchs
PopMatters
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01/15/08
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons
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It's Adams who casts the spell.

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01/14/08
Jules Brenner
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01/04/08
Sydney Morning Herald
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Amy Adams provides the pixie dust that turns New York into a land of enchantment.

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01/02/08
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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Enchanted bubbles over with good cheer, due in large part to Adams for the wide-eyed optimism and innocence she brings to her irony-free performance.

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12/16/07
Mark Pfeiffer
Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema
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4/4

The songs, by "Pocahontas" Oscar-winners Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, are cleverly written, with each one evoking a Disney classic from another period.

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12/15/07
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review
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