Encanto
Encanto

Encanto

2021
Movie
102 min
English

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic75
Google Users87%
Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Charise Castro SmithGenres: Animation, Family, Musical, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical casita in the mountains of Colombia. Each child, except for Mirabel, is blessed with a unique magical gift. When the magic of their home begins to fade, threatening to disappear, Mirabel, the only ordinary one, embarks on a journey to save her family's enchantment.

Critical Reception

Encanto was widely praised for its vibrant animation, heartfelt story, compelling characters, and memorable musical numbers. Critics lauded its exploration of family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and cultural representation, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. The film resonated strongly with audiences for its emotional depth and joyful celebration of Colombian culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and vibrant depiction of Colombian culture.
  • Celebrated for its engaging story that delves into themes of family, identity, and belonging.
  • Lauded for its catchy and diverse musical score by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Encanto, particularly appreciating its beautiful animation, relatable characters, and uplifting message about family acceptance. Many viewers connected with the film's musical numbers and its positive representation of Colombian culture.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards for 'Dos Oruguitas'.

Fun Fact

The magical house, the Casita, is treated as a character itself and has its own personality, reacting to the Madrigal family's emotions and actions.

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Priya97

Priya97

Nice!!!
Giovanni

Giovanni

Full Analysis at Spotamovie.com - **Intro** - Encanto is a movie for those looking for purpose and those families seeking the secret for true happiness. We know it! Discover it with us. Encanto won 16 awards and collected 89 nominations in ...
r96sk

r96sk

A strong new entry into the Walt Disney Animation Studios canon. <em>'Encanto'</em> is an enjoyable and meaningful 102 minutes. The animation, as you expect from Disney, is superb and the world really comes alive beautifully and vibrantl...
John Critic

John Critic

Disney’s marvelous computer animated feature since Coco!!!
garethmb

garethmb

In a magical area of Columbia surrounded by mountains; exists a magical town watched over by the Madrigal family. The family lives in a magical home that is the center point for the community and is loved by the community. In the new Dis...