Enchanted: A Review

Greetings fellow viewers and readers of this blog. Welcome once again to yet another broadcast of JunHan's professional movie review show. Today, we will be looking at the recently released Disney production, Enchanted. Here with me at the studio are,making their special guest appearances, Hinata and Pinaceiis.

Hinata: Hello viewers.

Pinaceiis: Hi.

JH: Yes, and now we go on to the various aspects of the film. First, a background guide to the film. Enchanted is a Disney Production, spoofing/paying homage to the various Disney fairy tale films such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. It speaks the story of Princess Giselle as she gets banished from the fairy tale land of Andalasia to our harsh city of NW. As she learns to adapt to our world, with the help of cynical but friendly lawyer Robert, she must also contend with the schemes of the wicked stepmother(LOL) and the goofy attempts made by her Prince Edward to rescue her. Interesting. Now, Hinata, what did you like about the film and what was it that first caught your eye?

Hinata: To put a finger on it, I would have to say the plot. Growing up with the typical Disney animated films( who didn't), I found the plot refreshing and interesting. The various homage paid to those films brought back many memories and was nostalgic for me.

Pinaceiis: Indeed, I would have to agree with Hinata there. However, what caught my eye about the plot was not its homage-paying,so to speak. I personally found the plot to be relatively simple and cliche of the fairy tale genere. However, this is precisely one of its strong points. In a time where movies are getting known more and more for their relatively complicated plots, Enchanted catches the eye with its simple, yet refreshing plot.

JH: Agreeing with Hinata there, the homage-paying really did it for me. I found it to be both funny and nostalgic. Now, moving on to visuals/acting. Enchanted used the standard 2D animation style for the fairy tale world. I personally found it to be standard Disney fare and well, there was nothing to complain about. Moving on to acting. What caught my eye, was basically Amy Adams(Giselle). Being a relatively newcomer to the blockbuster industry, it was amazing the way she took on the pressure and gave a performance worthy of an Oscar. I see this young lady's star on the rise!

Hinata & Pinaceiis: Agreed.

JH: Mardsen as the goofy but lovable Prince Edward though, was a bit exaggerated though still swallow-able.

Hinata: A point though, would be the animation used on the rats and various animals in the real world. I thought it was relatively well done, though nothing special when compared to the stuff ILM or WETA does.

JH:Indeed. Moving on to the music/score. What can I say?The master Alan Menken is back again with his compostions which, besides sounding original and pleasant, also pay homage to the various songs he used to compose for Disney, such as Under the Sea, Someday my Prince will come and Whistle while you Work.Genius.

Pinaceiis: Agreed. I paticularly enjoyed the duet piece, "True Love's Kiss" sung from the beginning of the movie and used in various segements.

JH: Look at the time. While I would love to continue, it appears that our time has run out. So folks, a final verdict, with stunning acting, nostalgia and a wonderful soundtrack, Enchanted is sure to please all Disney fairy tale veterans. Newbies to the fairy tale genere though, might find this film less appealing.Thank you, once again for tuning in, and thank you, Hinata and Pinaceiis for joining me on today's review.

Enchanted final verdict: 4/5