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Rating: 9/10 (29 November 2007)

I don't watch much television, so I went to this movie knowing very little about it - only that a Disney heroine is suddenly ripped into the real world. I made assumptions. I expected to laugh while the real world defeated all the foolish sensibilities of a fairy-tale princess. ...you know, the usual. The "reality" stuff. I feel a little guilty and ashamed now.
The cast is fantastic; they chose charming and brilliant actors (or actresses) to fill each respective role - from the real-world every-man (Dempsey), to the bumbling mook (we love Spall; he knows how to work his 'look' and totally own a role). What really stands out, however, is Amy Adams's 'Gizelle'. The actress completely nailed it. I found it actually kind of amazing that she was able to bring the MOVEMENT of an animated Disney heroine to live action - with all the swaning, flouncing, and over-done hand gestures. Watching an actress attempt this could have been too embarrassing to watch, but she managed it while looking completely unintentional - and it really, really worked.
The story itself is typical, and virtually every element is formulaic - but the "magic" is in how it's presented. This is Disney at it's best, reworking all the tried & true methods to create something new and fresh, without the risk of disappointment. You get drawn in, you care about the outcome - and you get your money's worth.
Wonderful movie. Go see it!