Spellbound
Spellbound

Spellbound

2024Movie111 minEnglish

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Vicky JensonGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the magical Lantenburg kingdom, a young girl named Princess Ellian discovers her parents have disappeared. To rescue them, she must embark on a journey and unite the sun and moon with a spell, aided by a mysterious stranger named Col. Along the way, she learns the importance of courage, empathy, and the power of her own voice.

Critical Reception

Spellbound received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its vibrant animation and musical numbers, but found its plot and character development to be somewhat predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the film's charming story and catchy songs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a plethora of catchy songs that are sure to delight younger audiences.
  • The story, while earnest, treads familiar ground and lacks the depth to truly captivate.
  • Strong voice performances elevate the film, though the characters could have been more fleshed out.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's beautiful animation and the musical performances, finding it to be a fun and engaging watch for families. Some wished for a more original storyline and more developed characters, but overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the escapism and the positive messages.

Fun Fact

The film's score was composed by Alan Menken, a legendary composer known for his work on Disney classics like 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' and 'Aladdin.'

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