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Fairytale Fun by Linh
Disney has returned to its
roots yet has added a touch of reality to its usual animated magic.
In its latest family film
offering, Disney's Enchanted combines comedy and musical animation with live
action in a wonderful juxtaposition of fairytale 'happily ever after' and
cynical New York style endings. In its opening scenes, Enchanted encompasses all the typical Disney animated flair which is
reminiscent of its classic hand drawn animation films, but the fantasy
continues in a different form when the animated characters enter the real world
of modern day New York as real people.
Amy Adams stars as the
fairytale Princess-to-be, Giselle, whose only wish is to marry the dashing
Prince Edward whom she believes is her one true love. Amy Adams' portrayal of
Giselle embodies all the Disney heroines including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty
and Cinderella, yet she succeeds in making Giselle a uniquely extraordinary
character. Amy Adams shines in all her musical numbers, in particular the big
production song That's How You Know with a reggae beat and a touch of
cheeky brass accompanying her dulcet vocals. In Happy Working Song her
vocal expression is euphonious as she dances and sings while cockroaches,
pigeons and rats help her clean the house.
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ENCHANTMENT: A hand drawn animation scene from
the film Enchanted. Image: Walt Disney Pictures.
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Patrick Dempsey of
television's Grey's Anatomy fame, provides the romantic interest who is
unusually unromantic. Patrick Dempsey's character represents the realities of
life, who unflinchingly dismisses fairytales as nonsense until he is touched by
Giselle's irresistible charms.
James Marsden plays the
vapid and vain Prince Edward with plenty of charm whose chivalry knows no
bounds. James Marsden sings with vocal brilliance in the duet True Love's
Kiss with Amy Adams, brings romance and passion to That's Amore and
is believable as the fairytale Prince.
Susan Sarandon is the
venomous and evil Queen Narissa whose only goal is to eliminate any competition
to her reign in the Kingdom of Andalasia. Susan Sarandon is deliciously wicked
and quite frightening in both animated version and live action as the Queen.
Topping and tailing Enchanted is the actress who has enchanted a generation of film goers with
her familiar distinctive vocals - Julie Andrews, whose narration is fittingly
eloquent.
Alan Menken's canorous
musical composition combined with Stephen Schwartz's well-pitched lyrics make
the score of Enchanted an aural pleasure.
Enchanted is a brilliant
film for the entire family and anyone who likes the magic of Disney with a
twist.
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MUSICAL MUSINGS: Amy Adams as Giselle and Patrick
Dempsey as Robert in a scene from Enchanted.
Image: Walt Disney Pictures.
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Director: Kevin Lima
Writer: Bill Kelly
Cast: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Susan Sarandon, Idina Menzel, Rachel Covey, Julie Andrews (narrator), William Huntley, Courtney Williams, Judy Kuhn, Paige O'Hara, Tonya Pinkins, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Jodi Benson, Elizabeth Mathis, Marilyn Sue Perry, Kevin Lima (voice), Jeff Bennett (voice), Emma Rose Lima (voice), Teala Dunn (voice), Fred Tatasciore (voice), Margaret Travolta (voice)
Producers: Barry Sonnenfeld, Barry Josephson, Christopher Chase, Erza Swerdlow, Sunil Perkash, Susan Ringo, Marcia Ross, Ron Rocha, Todd Y. Murata, John Papsidera, Doug Short
Cinematographer: Don Burgess (Director of Photography)
Original Music Composer: Alan Menken
Film Editors: Stephen A. Rotter, Gregory Perler
Production: Stuart Wurtzel (Production Designer), John Kasarda (Art Direction), George DeTitta Jr. (Set Decorator)
Costume Designer: Mona May
Running Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
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