Review: Enchanted
Penguin January 22nd, 2008
Rating: 3/4 stars
Enchanted is about a cartoon girl, Giselle (Amy Adams) who gets sent to the real world.
The movie opens with some Disney cell animation. As much as I love Pixar, the host of CG animated movies has worn thin. There’s just something warm and inviting of traditional animation. This is not to say Enchanted’s animation style is perfect, but for that brief moment, you’re reminded of all the Disney classics and how it’s been ages since a huge Disney production has graced the screen.
The best parts of Enchanted happen where traditional animated elements crash with reality. Like when people just start breaking into song. Enchanted deals with this by having one of the main characters ask, “does everyone know this song?”. Even Giselle’s mannerisms are reminiscent of the way a Disney character would move and position their hands.
This is not to say that the movie is perfect. Prince Edward (James Marsden, probably best known as Cyclops from X-Men) plays the slapsticky comic relief. Although not terrible, most of his scenes are throw aways. Giselle has that fairy tale voice that starts to get a little annoying by the end of the movie. And the end, where Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) turns into a dragon is just so pointless. Yes, I understand the reference to all the other Disney movies, but it could’ve been done better.
Despite its flaws, Enchanted is a fun romantic comedy. It definitely makes you reminisce about your favourite Disney movie.
-Penguin
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