Enchanting

[owlmoose]

If you're up for a cute flick that simultaneously skewers and pays homage to all the Disney film cliches, then you should definitely check out "Enchanted".

I first became aware of this movie last summer, when I saw the trailer on Harry Potter 5. After it was over, S leaned over and said, "I must see that movie." I leaned back and answered: "Uh-huh." Good call. It's deliciously meta and hilarious, and yet still manages to be a sweet love story. A whole lot of fun. The two main musical numbers are, by themselves, worth the price of admission. At the cost of getting the music stuck in your head. (Not surprising, though; the music is by Alan Menken, who knows from a catchy tune.)

So anyway. Big thumbs up. T even enjoyed himself, and it's not his kind of movie at all (I only got him there because it has a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes). Definitely recommended.

Comments

[anonamys.livejournal.com]

I liked it too. I *loved* the musical numbers, they were my favorite scenes in the movie. For some reason, the way the did the ending fell a little flat for me, but I am not sure why. But other than the last couple of minutes, I also loved it. I thought the actress was perfect for naive Disney "princess".

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

Yes, the casting and her performance were just right. One of the best things about the movie. I don't think I've ever seen her in anything else, but I was really impressed.

I did find the ending rather predictable. But since that's basically what I expected, that didn't bother me too much.

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

you will see her again-

http://movies.about.com/od/moviesinproduction/a/julia110107.htm

sigh.

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

I loved the Bollywood dance number in teh park!

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

That was so excellent. It also made me think of the big production musical numbers in Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, etc. I also loved how Richard kept rolling his eyes. ;)

But I loved the musical number with the aminals in the apartment even more.

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

clearly you haven't seen enough Bollywood movies to truly appreciate the kitsch ;)