A Disney Classic

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2007)

The first thing I have to state is that I am a big Disney freak. I grew up watching all the classic Disney Princess movies. My favorite movie of all time is Beauty and the Beast and in my home I have a collection of all these films from Sleeping Beauty to Pocahontas. So I might be biased in my review because this movie is made for people like me.
The movie has a simple story line. Giselle (Amy Adams) is about to marry Prince Edward (James Marsden) until his evil stepmother (Susan Sarandon) throws her down a well and she ends up in New York City. She befriends Robert (Patrick Dempsey) and his daughter and they help her on her quest to return home. Anyone who's seen a Disney film can probably figure out the rest. The movie starts out classic Disney style with the old animation that just isn't around anymore. The music and characters are all reminiscent of those movies I know by heart. I didn't feel Enchanted makes fun of these movies but is a sort of homage to them.
The performances of this film are all stellar. Amy Adams is wonderfully charming in her role as Giselle. She is truly enchanting and it's practically impossible to not to fall in love with her performance. She is flawless just like you would imagine every Disney Princess would be if you ever met them in real life. James Marsden is the same way, he plays Prince Edward like a true Prince Charming. Patrick Dempsey isn't known as "McDreamy" (as nauseating as that nickname is) for nothing. He is truly dreamy and plays Robert perfectly, he may not be the typical Prince Charming but he'll make you fall in love just the same. Susan Sarandon is fine but isn't really the stand-out in the movie.
I'm completely geeking out over this movie but if you enjoy watching an uncomplicated love story with no cynicism whatsoever, just some laughs and great musical sequences. Then Enchanted is the movie for you. It's been a long time since I have fallen so head over heels in love with a Disney film so I am very happy this movie came out. See it and fall in love all over again.