Enchanting

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2017)

At first I was skeptical about this movie, and then, month by month, I started to get very hyped and excited. Nevertheless, I still had my doubts regarding the director - I mean seriously, Twilight? Seriously?!? What was Bill Condon thinking when he accepted to involve himself in that sparkly mess? And of course, this extended to Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, as I could not imagine them worthy of playing my all time favorite characters from my favorite movie... Yes, I followed Dan's career since he played Edward Ferrars in "Sense and Sensibility" and I am a convinced Potterhead so Emma's acting skills were never in question.
I even postponed watching it because I was sooo afraid of spoiling the picture perfect created by the 1991 version, and also because I had read some reviews that were not so favorable...
Nevertheless, last Sunday I went to the theater, heart in my teeth, stomach in knots, expecting a big letdown. But, something magical happened from the very first scene. I forgot how to breathe properly, I barely blinked, entranced as I was by this marvelous piece of cinematography. I cried, squealed with delight, laughed, sobbed, sang along when my favorite tunes started and listened to the new ones breathlessly... I felt my heart grow heavy so many times, feeling I'm still experiencing on a daily basis whilst listening to the soundtrack...
Every moment, every image, every song, it all combines in an unique experience, enhanced by the 3D technology, compelling many of us to re-experience it again, and again, and again.
Ultimately, my advice is to go watch this movie, with an open heart and you won't be disappointed. Haters will be haters, they will continue to bash this movie, write negative reviews and advice against it. Don't follow my example, don't listen to my advice, do the smart thing and experience it yourself and then let your heart decide....