Disney Old School

Rating: 8/10 (3 December 2007)

Enchanted is how Disney used to make live action films. There is enough whimsy and fun in the film to keep the kids involved, but there is also the elements that keep the parents in the seats with their kids. This really could have been a mess given the wrong leads. Amy Adams delivers a fantastic performance, she will be working in many films to come. Her performance is the cornerstone of the film. James Marsden once again shows a penchant for comedy (anyone checking out the "making of" docs on any movie he has done has seen his wit in action). McDreamy steps back into the big screen with success. Susan Sarandon and Timothy Spall are pitch perfect on the villain side of the house. Back on Adams, she is an absolute pleasure to watch, doe-eyed and all. The musical number in the park is worth the price of admission alone. It hearkened back to the heyday of when Disney did live-action musical comedies in grand style. They now have a new entry to go a long side the classics.
Movies are all about the story and the actors you have to pull off the story. Disney hit a home run here with a self-parodying effort that could have failed, but with an excellent cast, the film rises to the top of Disney live-action comedies.