DVD Mini Review - Enchanted

Enchanted, directed by Kevin Lima, is a very well told fairy tale. The beginning of the film is animated. There are all sorts of wonderful creatures who surround Giselle, a fair maiden who lives in the kingdom of Andalasia. She is convinced that she will find her true love. And she does in the form of Prince Edward. Shortly after they meet they plan to wed. But Edward's mother, Princess Narissa will have none of this as she does not want to give up her crown. So she banishes Giselle to cruel New York City.

This is where the film becomes live action. Poor Giselle (Amy Adams) finds herself transported through a manhole. And she is certainly way too innocent for this city.
After being ripped off and ignored Giselle meets a divorce lawyer named Robert (Patrick Dempsey) and his daughter Morgan (Rachel Covey). They give her a helping hand. But Robert's girlfriend Nancy (Idina Menzel) is quite suspicious. In the meantime the Prince (James Marsden) arrives in New York in order to find his Giselle.
Now Narissa sends her underling Nathaniel (Timothy Spall) to find Giselle as well and finish her off.

And that is all I will tell you about the plot. There are lots of magical things about the film and the songs and music were pleasant. Adams is very good at doing wide eyed innocence. Dempsey - well, to me he is not much of an actor (and I don't go nuts over his looks but that is a matter of taste). But Marsden certainly is very much an actor. He was terrific in this. And Spall is wonderful in whatever he does. I also liked Susan Sarandon as the wicked Narissa. There is also a marvelous chipmunk named Pip in the cast of characters. And Julie Andrews adds a touch of class as the narrator.

I always loved fairy tales and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed Enchanted. But even though it is a fairy tale it does say something about opening up your heart and being kind. So do yourself a favor and see this likable film. You will have a smile on your face when it is over.