Enchanted
Enchanted

Movie spotlight

Enchanted

2020
Movie
6 min
English

In a dark and modern fairy tale Lucy becomes a muse for Oliver who uses bizarre methods to create the perfect photograph.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users87%
Director: Kevin LimaGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A classic fairy tale character, Giselle, is banished from her animated world by an evil queen and finds herself in the real world of New York City. She experiences a rude awakening as she discovers that the city is not like her storybook home. Despite the harsh realities, Giselle's optimistic and loving nature begins to charm everyone she meets, including a cynical divorce lawyer. Her arrival, however, also brings her fairytale prince, who is determined to find her and bring her back to her kingdom.

Critical Reception

Enchanted was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its charming blend of animation and live-action, its witty deconstruction of Disney fairy tales, and its heartfelt performances, particularly from Amy Adams. The film was lauded for its ability to appeal to both children and adults, offering a nostalgic yet fresh take on the princess genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A delightful and meta-commentary on Disney's own princess narratives.

  • Amy Adams delivers a star-making performance, perfectly balancing innocence and wit.

  • Successfully merges animation and live-action with humor and heart.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's charm, humor, and Amy Adams's enchanting performance. Many appreciated its clever take on fairy tales and found it to be a fun, feel-good movie for the whole family.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards (Best Actress - Musical or Comedy, Best Original Score, Best Original Song) and 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Song).

Fun Fact

The animated kingdom of Andalasia was designed to look like a classic Disney fairy tale setting, with its bright colors and idealized landscapes, serving as a stark contrast to the gritty realism of New York City.

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