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Enchanted

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Sends the message that even though true love doesn't always come in a predictable "Prince Charming" package, your dreams can still come true. Despite Giselle's differences, her enthusiasm and positive outlook are ultimately appreciated.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    A wicked witch tries to poison Giselle; Edward wields his sword against a troll and out and about in New York City (no one is hurt). Nathaniel takes out his frustrations on Pip, mostly to humorous effect. The queen transforms into a big, threatening dragon and tries to kill Giselle and Robert (after doing her best to do Giselle in via other means).
  • Sexy stuff:

    A few kisses, including "true love's kiss," and a scene of Giselle modestly coming out of the shower and getting wrapped in a towel. She also flirts/dances with Robert. Some dating/relationship innuendo that will go over kids' head.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Coke, I Love NY souvenir items, Mac laptop, Blackberry PDAs, Vipp traschan, Calypso, Prada, Elie Tahari, etc. (Giselle indulges in some prime retail therapy at one point). Plus, lots of tie-ins to the Disney Princess marketing machine.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Giselle is served an apple martini but doesn't drink it. A character gets sloshed at a bar.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Enchanted

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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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what made kids want to see this movie -- the story or the advertising and Disney Princess marketing? Why are Disney Princess products so popular? Families can also discuss how this movie fits into the fairy tale genre. What other stories does it make references to? How is the story different from other princess movies? Kids: Do you think Giselle made the right decision?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 3.0

    A good movie but a little bit more vilont then most people woul exspect.

  2. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    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.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • 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.

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    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.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    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.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • 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.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 5.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

  10. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0

  11. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 4.0

  12. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 5.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    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.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    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.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    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.

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Great Movie!!!...

    This was a great movie for any happy-go-lucky fairy-tale lover!

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Fun from 8 to 80

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    ADORABLE

    GREAT MOVIE FOR ALL AGES! MY MOM EVEN LOVES IT!

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Very cute

    There is a little bit of innuendo in this movie, but the kids most likely won't catch onto it. It is a very cute movie, great for families to watch together. I actually enjoyed it, and I don't like movies like this often. A few places even made me laugh. There is not that much violence, but the witch is pretty scary at the end, especially for younger kids.

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