Not a Good TIme Except for the Chipmunk.

Rating: 4/10 (4 December 2007)

I guess, right from the outset I have to say that I'm not a Disney fan. Neither the man nor the production company has ever appealed to me. I suppose it is largely Walt Disney's involvement with the Nazi's and his production company's persistent racism and sexism that has always soured my viewing experiences.
I haven't seen a Disney film in awhile. Enchanted was the first in maybe 4 or 5 years. It makes me sad to say that even many years after Disney's death the company still releases films that perpetuate racist and sexist stereotypes. Sure, this film isn't as overt as other films but sometimes subtle racism is worse than overt racism.
To give an example of what I'm talking about: The film is divided in to essentially two parts. A "fantasy" world and the "real" world. In the fantasy world Prince Edward slays trolls for amusement. When he enters the real world he "slays" a bus that is being driven by an African-American woman who is treated not overtly but subtly by the prince and the film makers as a monster or troll that is in need of slaying.
Anyways, I don't want this to be overly long as I need to get some sleep but I'd like to say other than the racist undertones the film is just bad as far as film making goes. At the end of the film, for example, the evil witch is trying to prevent Giselle from marrying her step-son, the prince, by killing her and even when she decides she doesn't want to marry the prince anymore and instead loves Robert (from the real world)the evil with still tries to kill her. For what purpose? Giselle already isn't going to marry your step-son. It's just pointless. the film goes on for at least another 20 minutes after this for no reason. I mean, I suppose there needs to be action but at least it should make sense.
I would stay away from this movie if you are over the age of 14. I wouldn't take my kids to it if I had any. All in all not a good time except for the chipmunk.