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| Enchanted [2007] | ![Enchanted [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51q-l-iRVDL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Kevin Lima
Actors: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Susan Sarandon
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 48
Format: Pal
Rating: Parental Guidance
Running Time: 103 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 8717418154462
ASIN: B0013UY4YY
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: April 7, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If you're looking for signs that the modern-day Disney has lost neither its touch nor its savvy nature, then there's evidence in abundance in the smart modern-day fairy tale Enchanted. Bookended by the kind of old-style animation the studio is rightly famed for, the main, live action segment of the film finds Amy Adams' Giselle--an archetypal Disney princess in pretty much every sense--dropped slap bang into the middle of modern day New York. What follows is ingenious fun, as Giselle walks round very much as a fish out of water, followed quickly by James Marsden's prince who attempts to come to the rescue. Thing is, modern day New York and old style princesses don't really mix, and Enchanted studiously mines the comedy of the scenario, thanks to a smart and witty script. What also lifts Enchanted though are the delightful tips of the hat to classics of Disney old. And we're not just talking the show-stopping numbers: there are references to the likes of Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty to be found here, and a star-making performance from Adams powering the whole film forward. One of the very best family movies of 2007, Enchanted does occasionally stumble through the odd twee moment (and it could really use a villain with more screen time than Susan Sarandon's wicked stepmother gets), but that can't hide the fact that it's terrific fun, lavishly made and, at its best, quite brilliant. A modern day family classic, and great to see Disney once again delivering the kind of entertainment it excels at. --Simon Brew
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 Downhill Disney October 4, 2008
Disney films have pretty much gone downhill since the "Hunchback of Notre Dame" animated movie. In that film, the heroine kicks men in the groin to make her escape and the comedy relief is provided by a stone gargoyle that relieves itself by passing gas.
In this film, we have a live dog urinating on the leg of a prince and a chipmunk that defecates when frightened.
Is this what passes for family entertainment these days?
 a nice mix of cartoon characters and real people and a fast-paced story September 28, 2008
This film had a nice mix of cartoon and real characters and lively songs and singing and the story and humour were good too.Mainly suitable for younger people but many adults will enjoy it too.Nothing scary or too sad and you'll be glad you watched it.
fairly average disney movie September 14, 2008
We came into this film expecting to enjoy it more than the kids, we did ( if only just), the kids sodded off to play elsewhere. The main characters were boringly predictable, although the chipmunk and evil henchman did provide some amusement. It didn't seem to know which gags to run with and there are many missed opportunities for adult jokes.
I'm sure little princesses will love it, but I'm afraid our household wasn't impressed
A funny, endearing movie July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This film is a funny, clever and very entertaining piece which is really made by the high quality of the acting and the excellent musical numbers. Amy Adams makes a perfect Disney princess and is supported by a super cast, each of whom makes their character believable. It's lovely from a romantic point of view but was also enjoyed by my ten year old sons who watched it a number of times (just don't tell their friends....)Highly recommended feel good fun.
Great acting and really funny - Disney gets this one right! July 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Giselle lives in a forest in a lovely house with all her woodland friends, dreaming of her prince. She bursts into song as she describes to her furry companions what love is all about, and Prince Edward who is galloping around the forest catching trolls, hears her. He vows to find the woman that has such a beautiful voice and marry her. On discovering her, the two fall madly in love and decide they will marry in the morning and live happily ever after.
However, Prince Edward's step-mother, the Queen has been doing everything in her power to stop her step-son meeting a young woman and planning to marry. She is not willing to give up her throne for anyone. So when Giselle rushes to her nuptials the following day, the Queen disguises herself as an old hag and manages to persuade the naive young woman to look into the wishing well and wish for her heart's desire. As Giselle stands at the edge of the well, the old hag pushes her. Not to certain death - but worse. The bottom of the well leads to the sewers underneath New York, and that is where poor Gisele is catapulted to.
Completely unprepared for 'real-life', Gisele wanders New York and alarms more than a few people with her strange behaviour. Then she comes into acquaintance with divorce lawyer Robert and his six year old daughter, who is transfixed by this strange young woman in a beautiful dress. Exercising her famous pester power, little Morgan persuades her daddy to let the 'princess' stay at their apartment. Gisele has now introduced herself and told them of her plight, and assures them that her one true love, Edward, will come and rescue her. Convinced she is mentally ill, Robert takes pity on her and allows her back to the apartment to rest.
Back in Gisele's home of Andalasia, chipmunk Pip is explaining to Prince Edward what has happened. The Prince immediately jumps into the well to rescue his Princess. The Queen is incensed and sends her faithful servant after him to try and stop the two lovebirds finding one another.
This is where the fun really begins. As the dim-witted Prince searches high and low for his love, Gisele's attitude to life slowly starts to change, and she and Robert establish a connection, despite both of their best efforts to ignore it. New York descends into madness as the Edward and Gisele run around with their funny attitudes and have people singing and dancing in the streets, and being held at swordpoint. You'll have to wait and see what happens in the end, I don't want to give it all away!
I really liked this film. I was expecting it to be very childish (I'm not saying that's a bad thing), which it was, particularly in the parts which are in Andalasia. But I also felt the parts which were in New York were very well acted - as essentially Amy Adams who plays 'real-life' Giselle has to act like a naive cartoon character, and she was very convincing. James Marsden, who plays Prince Edward was also fantastic - playing the typical arrogant and rather stupid Prince. The silly pair were definitely the stars of the film, which I thought was great. It was really funny, particularly in 'real-life.'
This film is a credit to Disney. It's an excellent mixture of the cheesy (but great!) fairy tales of old and the more modern films they're making. It really is what they do best, and had many allusions to animated films gone by: The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves etc. But on that note, you don't really miss out on anything if you haven't seen those films, it just adds a little more comedy value if you have. Enchanted is fab. Girls from 3 to 63 will enjoy this - but doubt very much any guys will.
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