Enchanted (Film)

Title: Enchanted
DVD, 2008
Starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey

Essentially a reinvention of the classic fairy-tale love story. Came highly recommended by my sister.

Description:

The fairy-tale princess Giselle lives in the magical land of Andalasia, which in the film is an animated land (except for the humans) filled with the requisite courts and royalty and animals that speak. However, an evil-stepmother-like character played by Susan Sarandon grows jealous of Giselle and sends her hurtling through time and space, when finally she lands in downtown Manhattan. She runs into a very handsome lawyer who's daughter convinces him to let the pretty princess stay with them in their home. Prince Edward, Giselle's husband-to-be from Andalasia, travels through the portal to save her, but he is followed by workers for his evil stepmother who will stop at nothing to make sure he fails. Combining elements purposefully copied from classic Disney films like 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella', Giselle learns much about herself and true love through her adventures in Manhattan.

Review:

Not exactly my cup of tea, but I can see why my sister enjoyed it so much. The talking animals are cute and funny and the inevitable misunderstandings and laughs that arise from a fairy-tale princess taking to the streets of New York are entertaining. The true love bit is beaten over the audiences head a little, but there is plenty of fun to be had. The story, the situations and the expectations outlined for young girls are totally unrealistic, but not in so unforgiving a fashion. While it might not portray the most realistic goals for a young lady, it is surely a film that 'tweens' will enjoy (maybe not so much for the boys, however).