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Enchanted

It looks like Disney has done it again! Families have fallen in love with Enchanted. A fairytale that comes to life not only in the heart of Manhattan but in the hearts of all who see it!

In the far-off land of Andalasia, Giselle (Amy Adams) is thrown into a well by the evil queen (Susan Sarandon) to keep her from marrying Prince Edward (James Marsden), the man of her dreams.

When Giselle climbs out of a manhole in Manhattan her life begins to, um, change.

Prince Edward, being a true hero, jumps in after her and climbs out of the same manhole so he can rescue her and bring her back. Of course, the evil queen cannot have that, so she manipulatively gets Nathaniel, her lackey, to jump in and stop the Prince. The movie would not have been as funny if the little chipmunk, Pip, hadn't jumped in with the Prince and been his helper along the way.

Divorce lawyer Robert (Patrick Dempsey) and his daughter Morgan (Rachel Covey) are the first people to help Giselle after her unique arrival to NYC. Giselle tries to help Robert. His relationship with Nancy (Idina Menzel) lacks a certain something and he, being a divorce lawyer, just isn't sure that he can be with one person for the rest of his life. What happens?

Robert learns that love can be forever and Giselle learns that love can be real. Never fear, the Prince still gets the girl. Just a different one.

"This is definitely one to buy!" my children informed me as we left the theater. They loved the chipmunk, the working song where all the city "animals" come to help when Giselle calls, not to mention the entire soundtrack. Of course Giselle's dresses were always perfect and pretty. Even drenched in the pouring rain Giselle is beautiful.

In Enchanted, we get to see the romantic dreams of grown up girls and boys change and become a reality. Everyone wins. No one is left holding the bag except the evil queen who deserved it anyway.

It really is just a feel good movie that renews the hope that the person you were made for is out there and there is someone for everyone. But be prepared, you might have to travel ...

Elsewhere on the Web:

Disney's Enchanted

New York Times Review Disney Enchanted

About the Author
Katrina Cramer-Diaz is one of Chiff.com's Toy Reviewers. She is a working mom with four kids and lots of additional experience in kids' movies and entertainment!