Disenchanted
Disenchanted

Disenchanted

2022Movie118 minEnglish

Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle turns to the magic of Andalasia for help. Accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy, she must race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users75%
Director: Adam ShankmanGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

Fifteen years after her happily ever after, Giselle suspects her husband Robert is unhappy with their life in New York City. Seeking a magical solution, she discovers an enchanted forest, a kingdom, and a villainous stepmother figure in the process. When tribulations arise, Giselle must race against time to save both her family and her kingdom of Andalasia.

Critical Reception

Disenchanted received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it a pale imitation of its predecessor, Enchanted. While the performances of Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph were often praised, the film was frequently criticized for its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and less inspired musical numbers.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the returning cast, particularly Amy Adams, offers a charming presence, the film struggles to recapture the magic of its predecessor.
  • The musical numbers are a highlight for some, but they don't quite reach the inventive heights of the original.
  • The plot feels derivative and less focused, failing to fully engage audiences.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Disenchanted' to be an entertaining sequel, appreciating the return of beloved characters and the whimsical fantasy elements. While some viewers felt it didn't quite live up to the original's charm, many enjoyed the humor and the musical performances, deeming it a fun watch for families.

Fun Fact

The film features a scene where Giselle and Robert's daughter Morgan sings a song called 'RIght Here,' which was co-written by the film's star Amy Adams.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

It has some pluses, though <em>'Disenchanted'</em> is largely uninteresting. The special effects are good, when Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph are onscreen together the movie is more watchable, some of the attempted heart from the story does...
hjk321

hjk321

**Refreshingly innovative, mostly a kids-pleaser. (7/10)** My expectations for this film were low, as it was not only a sequel but also one without even a theatrical release. And the first 20 minutes or so was about on par with your typi...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

So, moving on fifteen years from the first outing for "Giselle" (Amy Adams) et al., we return only to find that a bit of ennui has set into their idyllic lifestyle. As the saying goes - "the devil finds work for idle hands" and a careless w...