Enchanted
Classic Disney animation meets contemporary urban chaos when a frightened princess is banished from her magical animated homeland to modern-day New York City in a romantic comedy penned by Bill Kelly (Blast from the Past), directed by Kevin Lima (Tarzan), and featuring music by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) lives in the blissful cartoon world of Andalasia, where magical beings frolic freely and musical interludes punctuate every interaction. Though Princess Giselle is currently engaged to be married to the handsome Prince Edward (James Marsden), her fate takes a turn for the worse when the villainous Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon) banishes her to the unforgiving metropolis of New York City. As the cruelty of the big city soon begins to wear down the fairy-tale exterior of the once-carefree princess, the frightened Giselle soon finds herself falling for a friendly but flawed divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) whose kind compassion helps her to survive in this strange and dangerous new world. more..
Director: Kevin Lima
Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Idina Menzel
Enchanted charmingly reworks all the old favorites while incorporating fresh twists of its own.
Enchanted is festooned with extravagant set pieces -- there's a great number in praise of romantic gestures, and a ballroom scene to make even grown-up girls swoon.
Enchanted is as good as its name.
More important, it has a Disney willingness to allow fantasy into life, so New York seems to acquire a new playbook.
Not since Julie Andrews rode an umbrella to glory in Mary Poppins has Disney given us such a real-life doll (Amy Adams).
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Academy Awards (2008)
Best Actress
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2008)
Best Family Film
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2008)
Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Studio Feature - Comedy
Casting Society of America (2008)
Best Actress
Central Ohio Film Critics Association (2008)
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