Enchanted (DVD)

Disney takes a pop at its own back catalogue in Enchanted, a sprightly spoof on fairy-tale lore that both embraces and subverts its cartoon clichés. Amy Adams is Giselle, the animated princess given human form when she is spirited away to New York by Susan Sarandon's evil queen Narissa. It's not long, though, before the Big Apple has succumbed to her wholesome appeal in a lively family caper that should be a decent Christmas earner for the House of Mouse.

Tarzan director Kevin Lima's strongest card is to take classic tropes from yesteryear and give them a post-modern makeover. ("Where will I find a fairy godmother at this late hour?" moans Adams at one point.) Given shelter by Patrick Dempsey's cynical divorce lawyer, Giselle repays the favour by calling on a grotesque menagerie of CG vermin (pigeons and roaches and rats, oh my!) to help her clean house. An amble in Central Park suddenly morphs into a full-scale production number á la Beauty And The Beast, while the eagle-eyed audience member will spot sneaky nods to Mary Poppins, Lady And The Tramp and a host of other favourites.

"A PERKY DELIGHT"

True, there are missteps. Why cast Broadway star Idina Menzel as Dempsey's naggy girlfriend, then deny her a chance to sing? And why does it take so long for Sarandon to make the journey from mythical Andalasia to modern-day Manhattan? For the most part, however, this is a perky delight that takes a cheeky glee in biting the gloved hand that feeds.

A classic Disney animated fairy tale meets with the modern, live-action romantic comedy in Walt Disney Pictures' Enchanted. Featuring an all-star cast, the film follows the beautiful princess Giselle (Amy Adams) as she is banished by an evil queen (Susan Saradon) from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan.

Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn't operate on a “happily ever after” basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) who has come to her aid -- even though she is already promised to a perfect fairy tale prince (James Marsden) back home – she has to wonder: can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?

Great DVD for the kids, both boys and girls would enjoy watching it , super songs for them to listen to and if they watch it enough learn off by heart......i dont mind watching it either...great way to buy some peace for yourself for an hour and 20 mins!!!

my two children love this film. they sit mesmorised by the songs and carry on singing them for days afterwards. even grandparents enjoyed this film!

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I know now there is somewhere called Andelasia :o) This is everything I was brainwashed into believing when I was young rolled into 1. No wonder I am still single waiting for Prince Charming to gallop over to me on his mighty stead and give me true loves kiss!!! Hahaha - A must for any hopeless romantic.

This is a heart-warming tale of a classic love story filled with not only laughter but a few musical numbers that can keep you and your kids dancing for hours! Definately a must buy!

Entertaining film which both my daughters really enjoyed, a good fun family film that can be watched again and again

Perhaps ment as a childrens film, but I'm 29 and loved it, not one for the boys though.

Full of beautiful people (loving James Marsden!), catchy songs, romance, comedy (Grumpy the dwarf sticks out for me)...the links between this story and classic fairytales such as snow white and cinderella are very clever. The crossover from 2d to 3d is great, especially with the chipmonk.

Not really a film for those who get caught up in the reality of everything but if you like a good fairytale you'll love Enchanted!

And everyone lived happily ever after...

I was really looking forward to this film however i found that in parts i was alittle bored. i think in parts it ran for to long and they could of make it abit more interesting however my daughter enjoyed it quite abit she never sit though a hole film and we almost made it all the way though. if you have children this is a good film.

bought this for my 3yr old and she loves the film - she has watched it hundreds of times already! great story and adults will like this too!

I BOUGHT THE DVD FOR MY DAUGHTER SHE LOVED IT VERY MUCH.I HAD NO DISLIKES.I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE IT WAS GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY THANK YOU.

Cute film, quite funny as well. I like the way the film was making fun of the traditional fairytales, but not in a spiteful or horrible way. Good effects too.

i wasn't enchanted by this film, there was such hype for it i was expecting it to be brilliant and have a more stronger storyline, is great for the children

Made a lovely birthday gift for my daughter (7th) in very good condition the dvd movie make excellent viewing with lot of good storyline which keeps the viewer watching although a good dvd it is not one of those disney film you could watch again and feel the same enjoyment. the charchters where entertaing the combination of cartoon and real life was great. well done disney

It was a very funny, enjoyable family movie. We decided to buy it because it was advertised on tv and it looked great.

BRILL CHILDRENS FILM ONE YOU CAN WATCH AGAIN AND AGAIN!!! REALLY MAGICAL. BOUGHT OFF EBAY BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS GET A GOOD DEAL.

Went to see this film at the cinema with my daughter and we both absolutley loved it. A fabulous animated start,then the change to real life charachters was fantastic. We especially liked the way the cartoon charachters stayed cartoonlike when they became real. A lovely family film

Great price compared to shops that are selling these dvds.
i bought it because it was cheaper than the shops and brand new.

THE WIFE REALLY WANTED IT, SO I BROUGHT IT. GREAT FILM TO SHARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY. LOOKING FORWARD TO BUYING SOME MORE FILMS FROM THIS EBAYER.

I watched this film at the cinema, and I really enjoyed it, kinda took me back to my childhood for a while. Great Film.

Enchanted is a family film but more so for the girls in the family, They will want to watch it over and over, Overall another classic from disney and well worth a watch.

great feelgood factor,entertaining from start to finish,there should be more films like this one.Bought it after reccomendation from friend and seeing trailers.
Six other friends watched it with me, all ages and both sexes and eveyone from six to eighty enjoyed it as much.

Finally, a film that does exactly what it says on the tin. This is truly a fantastic film for all the family. The film begins as a traditional, beautiful Disney animation set in a wonderful fairytale world filled with Princes and Princesses, magic and giants.

After an unfortunate encounter with a giant, Giselle, a lovely young woman meets Prince Edward and in classic fairy tale fashion, the two fall in love and plan to marry the next day. However, Prince Edward's evil stepmother, Queen Narissa, has other ideas and plots to get rid of Giselle, thereby keeping her throne. The moment when she pushes Giselle into a massive magical pit is when the film makes its ingenious transition from animation to live action. Giselle ends up in New York City - as Narissa evilly puts it "A place where there are no happily ever afters" - and is lost and alone. She eventually runs into a lawyer played by Patrick Dempsey, and his young daughter who is especially taken with her. Eventually, Prince Edward also ventures to the city to find his true love and after this happens, anything goes.

Amy Adams' performance as Giselle, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy is a revelation. She shines in every scene that she is in with her wonderfully sweet and funny peformance, which has her singing at random and calling to her animal friends to help tidy up.

The film is an intelligent send up of classic Disney fairy tales as well as a genuinely heartwarming love story and exciting adventure. Children of all ages as well as adults will love this as it really has something for everyone. One of the best films of 2007, if not ever.