Enchanted

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Amy Adams as Giselle, a princess from Andalasia who finds herself in the real world.
• Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip, a pragmatic divorce lawyer who helps Giselle.
• James Marsden as Prince Edward, Giselle’s heroic but somewhat clueless prince.
• Timothy Spall as Nathaniel, Queen Narissa’s loyal servant.
• Idina Menzel as Nancy Tremaine, Robert’s girlfriend.
• Rachel Covey as Morgan Philip, Robert’s daughter.
• Susan Sarandon as Queen Narissa, the villainous queen from Andalasia.
• Julie Andrews (voice) as the narrator.

Storyline:

The story follows Giselle (played by Amy Adams), an archetypal Disney princess-to-be who is exiled from her animated world into the live-action realm of New York City. As she navigates the challenges of this unfamiliar environment, Giselle must find her way back to her true love, while also adapting to the realities of modern life.

About Movie:

Enchanted is an American live-action/animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Kevin Lima and written by Bill Kelly. Co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, and Right Coast Productions, the film stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, and Susan Sarandon, with Julie Andrews as the narrator.

Production Details

Enchanted is notable for its homage to and self-parody of Disney’s animated features, incorporating live-action filmmaking, traditional animation, and computer-generated imagery. It marks the return of traditional animation to a Disney feature film after the company had shifted focus entirely to computer animation in 2004. The film features songs composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, both of whom have contributed to previous Disney classics. The animated sequences were produced at James Baxter Animation in Pasadena, while live-action filming took place around New York City.

Release and Reception

Enchanted premiered at the London Film Festival on October 20, 2007, and was released widely in the United States on November 21, 2007. The film received critical acclaim, establishing Amy Adams as a leading lady and grossing over $340 million worldwide at the box office. It won three Saturn Awards for Best Fantasy Film, Best Actress (Adams), and Best Music (Menken). Additionally, it received two Golden Globe nominations and three Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song.

Legacy

This film is significant as it was the first Walt Disney Pictures production distributed under the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures banner after retiring the Buena Vista brand. A sequel, Disenchanted, was released on Disney+ on November 18, 2022. Overall, Enchanted is celebrated for its clever blend of fairy-tale elements with contemporary themes, making it a beloved entry in Disney’s filmography.

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