4/4  Cute and funny
This is a great spoof of the classic Disney movie. The movie is very funny and inventive. The songs were really really funny. This movie works because it is well cast and well written. If you like fairy tales or Disney movies you shoul... (read full)

3.5/4  A LIVING COMIC BOOK
Again it's when fantasia and the real world collide, or merge. Very creative plot and subplots. Patrick Dempsey was the perfect actor for the role, and Amy Adams was beyond amazing! Marsden was very funny, I didn't expect him to do good... (read full)

3.5/4  The Title Fits - Very Enchanting Film
God Bless Amy Adams. The Oscar-nominated (for Supporting Actress, for Junebug) actress never, ever strikes a false note in this Disney fairy tale, about a maiden named Giselle who is thrust into the real world - literally - by an evil quee... (read full)

4/4  Fun to Watch, Witty
I was enchanted by this film in so many levels because it exceeded my expectations. I thought I was in for a good fairy tale movie but I never thought it would be as bona fide, energetic, and imaginative as this one. Not only does it work ... (read full)

3/4  Cute and fun flick
Amy Adams absolutely sold this movie. She was terrific. What could've been a simple and shallow typical disney flick, turn out to be a great spoof of its own genre, and yet held it own as a real film. The story could've been a little tight... (read full)

4/4  Really enchanted
Enchanted is one movie that leaves a hope to viewers that one true love
with happy ending is possible. Amy Adams played a amazing performance of a fun
and lovable Princess captures the heart of Patrick Dimpsey a handsome lawyer. Who wou... (read full)

4/4  Enchanted Quick Review
This movie was very well done. I asbolutely loved it!

3/4  Enchanted Quick Review
I can't add much that other reviews haven't said already: this is a cute, fun movie. The musical numbers were enjoyable and the actors well-cast. This works as a good date movie, or a nice family film.

4/4  Enchanted Quick Review
LOVED IT! it's the modern day fairy tale for people of all ages

3/4  Enchanted Quick Review
A fun classic story in a modern life. If you like Disney's 'happily ever after' story then this film will enchanting you :)

3/4  Enchanted Quick Review
Was a fun movie.

3.5/4  Enchanted Quick Review
Loved it! This is a perfect date movie to snuggle up to someone special yet innocent enough to take your family to. Amy Adams does an amazing job with this role, Highly recomended!

4/5 not /quite/ so charming as one might like
  by William Sommerwerck (Renton, WA USA)
This is a terrifically entertaining -- and clever -- film, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

But... If I might get serious...

Leonard Bernstein once said that no composer consciously sets out to write "insincere" music. "Enchanted" is a conscious parody of Disney style and content that, at the same time, tries to remain sincere. But parody is inherently un-sincere. It's difficult to spoof something while treating it ingenuously. The two work against each other.

This is most apparent in the film's best sequence -- the "Happy Little Working Song", which skewers "Whistle While You Work". The former brutally satirizes what is implicit in the latter -- dirty animals are cleaning up the place, including the dishes! Stephen Schwartz couldn't resist having Giselle acknowledge that they rats, roaches, and pigeons are "vermin", or having her sing:

"We'll keep singing without fail, otherwise we'd spoil it,
Hosing down the garbage pail and scrubbing up the toilet.",

something the "real", naive Giselle would never sing. But this is a spoof, so why not? The sequence ends with a slap at "Disney cute" -- one of the pigeons eats one of the cockroaches. If we hadn't caught on that the film was a take-off, we know now.

The problem is that there's no easy way to balance sincerity and spoof. It's not unlike making a comic horror film. James Whale did it -- once -- and no one else has duplicated it, not even Sam Raimi. "Enchanted"'s script and direction lean on the sincere side, without going overboard on the send-up. But the result isn't sincere enough to draw any strong emotion, while the parody lacks "edge" -- except in the scene mentioned. There's no way this obviously tongue-in-cheek tone could have been continued throughout the rest of the film without -- well, spoiling it.

It would be unfair -- and insincere -- to ask Bill Kelly (the writer) and Kevin Lima (the director) to achieve what is virtually impossible. So I won't. Just enjoy "Enchanted" for what it is -- a Disney self-parody that's been a long time coming.

Parents should be aware that the PG rating includes "mild innuendo" -- /sexual/ innuendo, both straight and gay. It will probably go right over most toddlers' heads, but don't be surprised if you get the odd question or two. ("Mommy, why is that man smiling at the prince?")

This BD is typical of Disney, which is to say, gorgeous. Other than a game and some bloopers, there's nothing on the BD that wasn't on the DVD. But the animation, costumes, sets, and effects benefit greatly from high definition.

5/5 LOVE
  by B. Poulson (UT USA)
Love this DVD, plays great and everything was in great condition. would buy from them again.

5/5 AMAZING MOVIE!
  by Stacy A. Fertig (Laramie, WY)
This is not only a great Disney creation but it's super funny and I think that a family could watch it together! Def. worth the $2.22 paid for it used-like new!

5/5 Disney proves that there's still some magic left in it
  by Caitlin D. Neely (USA)
Enchanted (directed by Kevin Lima) is a modern day fairytale that weaves comedy, song and dance and storybook fantasies together. The result is a delightful Disney movie that puts a spin on the classic `fairytale' story.

The movie begins in Andalasia; an animated fairytale world full of merriment, song and adventure. Princess Giselle (Amy Adams) is a young, Snow White-esque character that spends her days cleaning her house, singing with her animal friends and awaiting the day her prince charming will come and sweep her off of her feet. He arrives one day in the form of Prince Edward (James Marsden). They fall in love on a whim and plan to marry the next day.

Edward's evil stepmother, Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon), however, wants the kingdom for herself and, in an attempt to get rid of her, pushes Giselle into a portal that leads to our world. She lands in New York City where she meets Robert Phillip (Patrick Dempsey) and his daughter Morgan (Rachel Covey). Giselle must then choose between both worlds and along the way discovers what true love really is.

Amy Adams shines as the doe-eyed Giselle. Her innocence to the 'real' world she has tumbled into is both charming and humorous. She transitions from a naïve fairytale princess who is perfectly fine with having her prince rescue her to a woman who ends up saving the day. Adams shows us that Disney princesses are not merely along for the ride and that each and every one of them are independent souls capable of shaping their own destinies.

Marsden keeps us laughing with his sheer obliviousness to almost everything that is going on around him. The fact that a chipmunk (voiced by Jeff Bennett and Kevin Lima) just may be smarter than the prince is equally humorous. The fairytale characters reactions to New York City are also laugh out loud. The scene where Prince Edwards has to slay the beast (a NYC bus!) is clever and helps the audience to understand how tough a transition it's going to be for the animated characters. The thousands of Disney references are also fun to look for. Like discovering that Robert's secretary voiced Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

Enchanted is a light-hearted comedy that the entire family will enjoy. It masterfully strings together humor and songs that results in pure entertainment. By the end it will have even the most cynical person singing along.


5/5 Quick quick quick!!!!!
  by Happily organized (Las Vegas)
My Grand daughter was staying with me and I knew she would LOVE this, it got here in time for her to enjoy it 3 times....Thanks!