Enchanted
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Enchanted was written by Sandie Angulo Chen
Parents need to know that this mostly live-action Disney fairy tale will appeal to kids -- even very young ones -- who have seen the many trailers and TV ads. Like most Disney flicks, the romance is chaste (a few kisses), the violence is mild (though the climactic battle with a dragon at the end could scare some sensitive little ones), and the language isn't an issue. That said, there are quite a few product placements (not to mention the tie-ins to the whole Disney Princess juggernaut) and one scene of a character getting drunk at a bar.
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What’s the Story?
Narrated by the inimitable Julie Andrews, ENCHANTED starts out as a formulaic animated flick about Giselle (Amy Adams), a damsel in fair Andalasia who's waiting for her one and only to sweep her off her feet. But it quickly turns into an unconventional fish-out-of-water romantic comedy with infectious musical numbers. Giselle's true love, Prince Edward (James Marsden), has a stereotypical witch of a stepmother (Susan Sarandon) who'd rather dispatch Giselle to a land where no one is happy for too long (aka New York City) than deal with her usurping the throne. But what Giselle discovers in Manhattan is that there's a little magic everywhere, mostly in the form of Robert (Patrick Dempsey), the single-father divorce attorney who takes Giselle in to please his 6-year-old daughter (Rachel Covey). Naturally, Edward finds his way to Giselle -- partially thanks to the "magic mirror" of a motel television -- but by that point no one in the audience will be rooting for them to hook up back in Andalasia.
Is It Any Good?
ENCHANTED is a spectacularly sweet film that proves even dashing princes aren't a match for damaged single fathers. Amy Adams is charming and lovely and obviously destined to be a leading lady. As she beckons rats, pigeons, and bugs to clean Robert's Upper West Side pad, it's clear she has the sparkle to make her guileless character enchanting instead of annoying.
It's refreshing to see Disney poke a little fun at its classic fairy tales with scenes like that one; even kids who can't recognize all of the movie's various princess archetypes and tongue-in-cheek jokes will fall for this winning love story -- as will their parents.
Movie Details
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Director: Kevin Lima
Run time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release: 11/21/2007, DVD release: 3/17/2008
MPAA Rating: PG for some scary images and mild innuendo.
Run time: 107 minutes
Theatrical release: 11/21/2007, DVD release: 3/17/2008
MPAA Rating: PG for some scary images and mild innuendo.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
a good movie!
This is a very good movie for younger kids. I'm 10 and its kind of young for me and has one scary part.( scary for 7 and younger )
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I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
A good movie but a little bit more vilont then most people woul exspect.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Too cute flick needs more pizazz
The thing about "Enchanted" was it didn't have much edge, which I guess kiddie comedies aren't supposed to. But it felt too safe to me. The fairy tale tie-ins are pretty funny.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
Cute!
It's cute and it was a good twist to the princess movies because it included real people, and not just cartoons. My cousins and friends all liked it, their ages ranging from 7 to 31.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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Ideal for tweens and older girls, great mom movie
Sweet, adorable movie best suited for older girls (8/9+) and parents. Typical Disney fairy-tale sort of thing, with lots of adult themes. Dempsey is the dashing handsome reluctant hero, and Adams is sugary sweet princess in need.
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I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Too Much a Fairy Tail
Nothing to worry about, except the part with the shower was a little akward. Not, bad though. All my little cousins loved the princess part of it, but I thought it was a little too much like all the rest of the Disney Princess movies.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
Fun
Lots of fun, but painfully sweet in the beginning, teens be warned! I was gagging into my hand for the first fifteen minutes, which is precisely the point. It was a little overwrought and the character of Giselle was painfully embarrassing (again, precisely the point). Despite the fact that I am not a fan of Patrick Dempsey, I really enjoyed Giselle's performance. (Didn't that actress get an Oscar nomination this year?) All in all, probably not going to be enjoyed by the teen crowd, but fun all the same. My little brother and sister were a little frightened by the dragon, but the (mild) innuendo went over their heads.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Funny and Fun
This movie is great for a family to see together. Most younger boys would still enjoy it even though it is a cinderella type of movie.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Funny and Fun
This movie is great for a family to see together. Most younger boys would still enjoy it even though it is a cinderella type of movie.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Funny and Fun
This movie is great for a family to see together. Most younger boys would still enjoy it even though it is a cinderella type of movie.
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I rate this title pause for age 11 and give it
Great Movie!!!...
This was a great movie for any happy-go-lucky fairy-tale lover!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Fun from 8 to 80
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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