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| Enchanted (Widescreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Kevin Lima
Actors: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Rachel Covey
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (325 reviews)
Sales Rank: 185
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 107 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: DISD52391D
UPC: 786936716061
EAN: 0786936716061
ASIN: B0011U52EC
Release Date: March 18, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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 Very charming! December 5, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a delightfully silly and fun movie. Be sure to start watching it with an open, childish readiness. It requires its viewer to give in to the almost saccharine mood...but it rewards the willingness to go along for the ride.
ENCHANTED starts in animated form, and it begins the story of a young girl who is a mix of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty (when they were both awake)...a typical Disney princess, in fact, even down to living in a large tree and being helped in all her daily tasks by the many creatures in the woods. She pines for a handsome prince, and amazingly, one is just about to discover her...through her singing, of course. The jealous queen flies into a rage, and her machinations basically cause a tunnel to open, one that pushes the princess through to OUR modern New York City...right in the heart of Times Square, in fact. The movie turns glowingly "real life" at that point, and we now get to enjoy the "fish out of water" story of an enchanted princess, and see how she gets on in our world.
Now the princess looks a lot like the spunky and endearing Amy Adams (JUNEBUG)! She is confused and somewhat dazzled by all she sees, but also clearly expects someone to simply come to her rescue at any moment. That rescue comes very reluctantly in the form of attorney Patrick Dempsey, who along with his cute little daughter, takes Adams home to get her in from the cold. Will she end up staying longer than one night? Will the tightly wound Dempsey loosen up with the this lovely and beguiling girl's help? What do you think?
Into our world soon comes the prince (James Marsden) and he's so much fun. He's totally clueless, completely in love with himself and the IDEA of being in love with Adams and he's brave, clumsy, dashing, silly, conceited and good-hearted all in one. He's not the villian of the piece, he's the comic relief. His assistant has come along (Timothy Spall) and that slimy individual is really working for the wicked queen...with the idea of perhaps killing the princess. Certainly can't have the two falling in love.
And that's most of the film. It's the details that make it so much fun. There are simply wonderful scenes, such as when Adams enlists the help of the local fauna to clean up the apartment (who would have thought rats and roaches made such good custodians!?). There's a perfectly Disney kind of song to go with the scene...but seeing it in "real" life just adds a element of delight...you'll find yourself smiling throughout. Another very ambitious production number takes place in Central Park, and it hearkens back to the grand old days of movie musicals such as SOUND OF MUSIC or MARY POPPINS...when the WHOLE TOWN seemed to take part in the number and a classic crane shot is all that will work to take in the entire sweeping panorama.
Smaller touches such as how Adams gets her first few dresses, or seeing Marsden discovering television are fun. Frankly, the whole movie, even when you see every plot twist coming, is a treat. It is quite sincere...it never makes the kinds of inside jokes that make the Shrek movies, for example. It is never too cloying, but it isn't afraid to be grandly romantic.
None of that would work if it weren't for the stellar Adams. She is a comedic, musical and romantic dynamo...and I think this film makes her a star. She's nicely paired with Dempsey, who we can enjoy watching thaw. Marsden is also sincere and funny. His character has a good heart, and when he finds HIS true love...that's a great little moment too.
To me, the primary weakness is the villians. Spall is just generically nasty...almost like a rat come life...but he's such a bufoon that we never truly fear him or really give him much thought at all. Susan Sarandon plays the witch who must finally come to earth herself to take care of business...and everything about the portrayal is generic. Her costumes, her lines, her special effects. It's as though the movie wanted to combine all Disney wicked witches into one, and they ended up with an unscary generic witch. The movie never really gives you a sense of any peril.
But that doesn't detract too much from the fun and frivolity of this well-named film. Only the hardest hearts will not be enchanted.
 Mom Forced Me to See It, Went to See It Again December 5, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I'll be blunt, I'm a stereotypical, young, male college student that enjoys films like Red Dawn, Rambo, The Rock and Aladdin. In other words, you would NEVER expect me to go to the movie theatre, fork over X amount of money to go see Disney's Enchanted. It was Thanksgiving and I was at my Mom's place away from college and she wanted to see Enchanted while my brother and I wanted to go see Hitman. Needless to say, I lost the coin toss.
I went to the theatre and realized my friend John and I were the only males in there that wasn't a grandpa taking his grandchildren or a dad taking his daughters. I got lots of looks from the audience and felt quite embarrassed. HOWEVER, throughout the movie I think John and I laughed the hardest and not because we hated it but because we genuinely enjoyed it. I left the theatre feeling like my money was well spent and later went back to see it again.
One of the emerging trends in Disney films is the inclusion of adult popular culture references in order to keep them from falling asleep or wishing seppuku since they are the ones forking over the money. Enchanted had numerous references to past Disney films from Snow White, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and even Cinderella. It was enough to keep my interest perked and my laughter on key.
The story is pretty simple, a cartoonish damsel in distress is banished to New York by the evil step-mother and the hilarity of culture clash commences (could be worse, she could've been sent to Canada eh?). The damsel randomly breaks out in song much to the bewilderment of others, finds animals to clean house and makes dresses out of the most... off-the-wall things.
It's a good mixture of Disney magical adventures, adults humor (but not too vulgar), popular culture adventure and elements that actually make it a family film. I was happy to spend money to see it again and I recommend this to all Disney fans, families and any popular culture fans. A 92% overall.
Enchanted December 5, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In the animated world of Andalasia, Giselle (Adams) dreams of falling in love with a prince. Fortunately, Prince Edward (Marsden) falls in love with her the moment he sees her. Of course, Edward's evil step-mother, Queen Narissa (Sarandon) is not happy with the match, and banishes her to New York City - the real world. With the help of Nathaniel (Spall) and a talking chipmunk, Edward goes on a quest to return Giselle to their world. In the real world, Giselle is a fish-out-of-water who is rescued from wandering the streets by Robert (Dempsey), a single parent who doesn't believe her story but is too nice to just leave her. If Edward is able to find her, she may have to decide who really is her true prince.
"Enchanted" is a great movie, capturing the spirit of Disney's princess movies. Amy Adams is adorable as Giselle. She clearly has done her homework, and has the mannerisms down pat. She looks and acts like she just stepped out of a Disney cartoon. She is the reason that this movie is as good as it is. The rest of the cast fill their roles nicely. Marsden is good as the dopey prince, and Sarandon gets to have some fun as the evil Queen. "Enchanted" is an enjoyable film, and I highly recommend it.
Great Fun for Kids and Adults December 4, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I took my kids to see this movie last night. As I expected, they loved it.
What I did not expect is that my wife and I would love it too. We laughed and were entertained through the whole movie. At the beginning, I wondered what was up. The opening animation sequence is primitive and cheesy, looking like something from the 1950's. I soon figured out that this was Disney spoofing themselves. When the film switches to live action, it really takes off. At the heart of the picture is Amy Adams as the princess. She is luminous, beautiful, and very funny. I look forward to seeing her in future films. Brilliant casting all the way around, and a definite winner for Disney.
Surprisingly Enchanting December 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When I first heard about Enchanted, I immediately wrote it off. While I've enjoyed older Disney affair, a lot of their recent movies not featuring pirates have left me empty and wishing for the movies that had their signature sparkle. Then, the reviews started pouring in and they were mostly positive. So, I allowed myself to be dragged to the flick, hoping for the best. And I'm glad I did.
Enchanted opens with an inspired zoom into the top of the Disney Castle and to a pop-up book that begins the tale simply with narration provided by Julie Andrews. Presented as a bright cartoon, we quickly get to know the stereotypical Disney Princess, here named Giselle; you know, the one who speaks with animals, lives in an enchanted forest, is completely naive to the way the world works and pines for her True Love (who she hasn't even met yet). The introduction brings to mind all of the older Disney movies like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.
Things quickly go sour after Giselle meets her Prince Charming and his Evil Stepmother and she ends up being pushed into a well, turning up in downtown New York. Here is where the movie begins to shine. The rest of the film is a perfect dichotomy of real world and Disney world as Giselle, the perfectly innocent and naive princess, has to deal with a world that has grown cynical and laughs at such things as happy endings, true love and romance.
The casting is truly inspired. James Marsden hammed it up in this summer's Hairspray and takes a similar comic approach to his Prince Charming stereotype to great laughs. Patrick Dempsey mopes to perfection about being rational and not needing romance. Idina Menzel who starred in the musical productions of Wicked and Rent (also the movie version of Rent), is a terrific choice for Nancy, the other love interest for Dempsey's Robert. And, of course, Susan Sarandon as the wicked witch/Stepmother.
But, above them all, the weight of the film rests on Amy Adams as Giselle. And it is her that turned even this cyncial-and-sick-of-Disney-sappiness-person into a fan. Her mix of naivete and innocence perfectly captures the character that you cannot help but smile whenever she's onscreen. She lights up the picture and carries it.
All in all, its a great family film and a great film for everyone. By mixing up the standard cliche-ridden Disney stories with what it'd be like in the real world, Disney succeeded where so many of their recent hits failed. They completely recaptured the magic and the feeling of their previous works and crafted a story that's perfect for the season. I'd definitely recommend checking this one out.
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