Innocence and virtue triumph.A New York Fairytale.

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2010)

When Prince Charming,searching for his bride - to - be knocks at her door, a harassed woman with a handful of kids glares at him and says "You're too late".That is the best gag in the movie and it is a good one.It requires a leap,a connection that young children probably won't make but one which adults will grin wryly at. "Enchantment" has a determined foot in both camps. Miss Amy Adams is all sweet innocence,Mr Patrick Dempsey knowing cynicism,and from the moment they meet - cute they are clearly made for each other despite themselves. Add some deliberately hackneyed Disney cartoon schtick and you have a winning formula. From Andalasia,Fairyland to New York N.Y.Prince Charming pursues his true love until he finds out it ain't necessarily so. As world - weary as the next man I enjoyed "Enchantment" in a "full of mince pies and wine" kind of way.The tunes are tuneful,the dancing fun and the cast handsome. If you can still be just a little in - touch with your hidden child you will too.