Enchanted (2007)
-
93% of critics liked it
(163 reviews) -
80% of users liked it
(371,815 ratings)
Classic Disney animation meets contemporary urban chaos when a frightened princess is banished from her magical animated homeland to modern-day New York City in a romantic comedy penned by Bill Kelly (Blast from the Past), directed by Kevin Lima (Tarzan), and featuring music by composer Alan Menken… More Classic Disney animation meets contemporary urban chaos when a frightened princess is banished from her magical animated homeland to modern-day New York City in a romantic comedy penned by Bill Kelly (Blast from the Past), directed by Kevin Lima (Tarzan), and featuring music by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) lives in the blissful cartoon world of Andalasia, where magical beings frolic freely and musical interludes punctuate every interaction. Though Princess Giselle is currently engaged to be married to the handsome Prince Edward (James Marsden), her fate takes a turn for the worse when the villainous Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) banishes her to the unforgiving metropolis of New York City. As the cruelty of the big city soon begins to wear down the fairy-tale exterior of the once-carefree princess, the frightened Giselle soon finds herself falling for a friendly but flawed divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) whose kind compassion helps her to survive in this strange and dangerous new world. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kevin Lima
- Written By
- Bill Kelly
- Genres
- Kids & Family, Romance, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 21, 2007 Wide
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
Critic Reviews
-
Christopher Orr, The New Republic
Though the film is full of allusions to the Disney canon, they are generally unobtrusive echoes rather than eager satires. This is a children's movie at which adults are also welcome, not a cartoon for grownups.
-
David Fear, Time Out New York
For a movie filled with magical occurences, Enchanted commits a cardinal sin: It forgets to cast a spell on the audience.
-
Derek Adams, Time Out
It's only when the story hits the streets of NYC and Adams starts hamming it up (much like Julie Hagerty did in 'Airplane') that we start seeing the fruits of a grand Mickey-take.
-
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
It may sound like faint praise to say that Enchanted is the movie of the year for smart and spirited 11-year-old girls. But a movie that genuinely respects that audience is not to be belittled.
-
Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer
Amy Adams delivers an iconic breakthrough performance in Kevin Lima's sophisticated and subversive Disney film.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Cast
-
Amy Adams
as Princess Giselle
-
Patrick Dempsey
as Robert Philip
-
James Marsden
as Prince Edward
-
Timothy Spall
as Nathaniel
-
Idina Menzel
as Nancy Tremaine
-
Rachel Covey
as Morgan Philip
-
Susan Sarandon
as Queen Narissa
-
Julie Andrews
as Narrator
- Margery Beddow
- Jeff Bennett



