Great Family Movie!!!

Rating: 8/10 (23 November 2007)

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My wife and I took our 10 and 8 year-old boys to see this movie, and I was concerned that it wouldn't hold their attention (or mine, for that matter). I was TOTALLY wrong - the movie is funny, smart, and entertaining for both children and adults. Amy Adams is incredible as Giselle, the princess. She is amazingly believable as a Disney princess come to life (think classic Disney such as Snow White or Cinderella). Patrick Dempsey seems to enjoy his time spent in the film as Robert, the New York divorce attorney with very practical ideas about love and relationships. The entire movie is very tongue-in-cheek, poking fun at many past Disney characters and their actions, while at the same time incorporating them into the story line. Although there are twists on the "prince saves princess and they fall in love and live happily ever after" formula, Enchanted follows that basic theme of so many Disney films, right down to wicked witches, poisoned apples, and helpful mice (and rats, and cockroaches...). Overall, I would say that we chose well, seeing this movie instead of Bee Movie, Beowulf, or The Game Plan. If you have children under 12, this is a great movie to see as a family.