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Enchanted [2007] | ![Enchanted [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51q-l-iRVDL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Kevin Lima
Actors: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Susan Sarandon
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 23
Format: Pal
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 8717418154462
ASIN: B0013UY4YY
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: April 7, 2008
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Condition: Brand New & Sealed - UK Region 2 - Just As Pictured by Amazon - 7 Day Returns (if unopened) - Covered by Warranty
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If you're looking for signs that the modern-day Disney has lost neither its touch nor its savvy nature, then there's evidence in abundance in the smart modern-day fairy tale Enchanted. Bookended by the kind of old-style animation the studio is rightly famed for, the main, live action segment of the film finds Amy Adams' Giselle--an archetypal Disney princess in pretty much every sense--dropped slap bang into the middle of modern day New York. What follows is ingenious fun, as Giselle walks round very much as a fish out of water, followed quickly by James Marsden's prince who attempts to come to the rescue. Thing is, modern day New York and old style princesses don't really mix, and Enchanted studiously mines the comedy of the scenario, thanks to a smart and witty script. What also lifts Enchanted though are the delightful tips of the hat to classics of Disney old. And we're not just talking the show-stopping numbers: there are references to the likes of Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty to be found here, and a star-making performance from Adams powering the whole film forward. One of the very best family movies of 2007, Enchanted does occasionally stumble through the odd twee moment (and it could really use a villain with more screen time than Susan Sarandon's wicked stepmother gets), but that can't hide the fact that it's terrific fun, lavishly made and, at its best, quite brilliant. A modern day family classic, and great to see Disney once again delivering the kind of entertainment it excels at. --Simon Brew
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 Enchanting November 13, 2008
H (London)
I appreciate a movie studio who can give the audience a knowing wink while poking copious amounts of fun at itself. Disney delivers!
The movie is both a parody of and a loving tribute to Disney movies. There's not a single dramatic convention or stereotype that doesn't get lampooned, yet the story has a lot of heart and you root for the characters. The songs are as fun as ever - kids will enjoy it as a basic fairytale, adults will laugh and smile as they recognise the clever jokes and references. Disney manage to bring an animated movie to the real world, as absurd as that is, but instead of falling flat on its face it shows us precisely why we have cartoons and the mirror they hold up for us - with a wink and a nudge!
The extras are also very enlightening; it's extremely impressive just how many Disney movies are slyly referenced as well as the more obvious overtones. The name of the restuarant comes from Lady and the Tramp, tap dancing grandads in the park also tap danced on the roof for Mary Poppins, the voices of some Disney princesses make cameos... you can go on, but at heart this is really just a classic Disney story. It's fun, frothy, it sparkles but it's also got heart and intelligence to it. It's a brilliant piece from people who clearly love and respect Disney movies while understanding what makes them tick.
Amy Adams and James Marsden are to be particularly commended for making cartoon characters human while never letting go of the fact that they are cartoon characters with all the conventions and silliness that goes along with it!
Great for adults and children November 13, 2008
GM12 (London UK)
As others have said, a great film for all the family. A nice twist on the usual Disney fare that you wouldn't usually expect from them - great stuff
 Downhill Disney October 4, 2008
R. Anderson (Tokuyama Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Japan)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Disney films have pretty much gone downhill since the "Hunchback of Notre Dame" animated movie. In that film, the heroine kicks men in the groin to make her escape and the comedy relief is provided by a stone gargoyle that relieves itself by passing gas.
In this film, we have a live dog urinating on the leg of a prince and a chipmunk that defecates when frightened.
Is this what passes for family entertainment these days?
 a nice mix of cartoon characters and real people and a fast-paced story September 28, 2008
dan the fan (england,uk)
This film had a nice mix of cartoon and real characters and lively songs and singing and the story and humour were good too.Mainly suitable for younger people but many adults will enjoy it too.Nothing scary or too sad and you'll be glad you watched it.
fairly average disney movie September 14, 2008
K. A. Dearness (Evie)
We came into this film expecting to enjoy it more than the kids, we did ( if only just), the kids sodded off to play elsewhere. The main characters were boringly predictable, although the chipmunk and evil henchman did provide some amusement. It didn't seem to know which gags to run with and there are many missed opportunities for adult jokes.
I'm sure little princesses will love it, but I'm afraid our household wasn't impressed
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