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So, Enchanted. If you don't like this film, you have no heart. There, I said it. ;-) I found it positively, well, enchanting! In fact, I left that theatre singing the songs to myself (over and over and over again) and with such a smile on my face. If you're curious as to all the (many) references to other Disney films they include in Enchanted, click here and scroll down to the bottom. And even though I've never been a fan of Patrick Dempsey's (I just don't have an opinion on him), I thought he did pretty well. He had a light touch, which I appreciated. And James Marsden (who I do love) practically stole the show. He was fabulous and his comedic timing, wow! Anyway, if you want a sweet film that will make you smile, make you laugh and even sigh dreamily (which I totally did a few times), this is the movie for you. I loved it. I just loved it.
I totally did not realize that Jodi Bensen was Robert's secretary. I thought she looked familiar, but I'm not used to her hair being so flat. But I did catch Judy Kuhn as the pregnant lady who answered her door to Prince Edward. ZOMG POCAHONTAS, er COSETTE. I also totally missed recognizing Paige O'Hara as the soap opera star lady, too.
If you want to know specifically what made me sigh dreamily. THE WALTZ. OMG, how beautifully done! Who wouldn't wish to have someone whose eyes you could look into like that? I usually find scenes like that corny or contrived or just unbelievable between the people involved, unless they're animated, but here I was swept up into the magic of the moment.
More on James Marsden: The look on his face when Giselle said he was eating a hot dog, Narissa saying he's melodramatic, and he says, "I don't know what melodramatic means, but...", trying and failing to decipher Pip's charades, taking Giselle's word that Robert and his daughter were her friends immediately, calling everyone "peasants," getting his own happily ever after, and just all-around being hilarious.
Amy Adams: So lovely. It's amazing how she could be naive but not annoying. You just find her endearing and charming and genuine, which is a hard balance to strike. And when Giselle realizes her attraction to Robert and her awareness of him as a man, wow. Well done, Disney.
Yay Timothy Spall! I love all the work he's getting lately. He'll be in Sweeney Todd in a few weeks, too!
Also, thank you Disney for poking a bit of fun at yourself. I do, however, have one tiny gripe. Why do they have such a gem as Idina Menzel but don't have her sing? I think it would have been the perfect bookend to Edward not being able to finish his duet with Giselle. When Edward and Nancy marry, it would have been nice if he started singing to her and she actually finished the duet. It would only have taken a few lines, nothing to overshadow Giselle's less-professional singing. ::looks at Wikipedia:: Ah, apparently the title song featuring Idina was cut from the film but may be on the DVD. Well, it had better be.
I acquired the soundtrack, so if anyone wants it, let me know. I especially love the music they play when Giselle and Morgan go shopping, a jazzy instrumental version of "Ever Ever After."
And if you want to see the number "How Does She Know," someone put it up on YouTube, and I've embedded it here:
I feel a slight cold coming on. Uh-oh. ::frantically takes Zicam, vitamin C and echinacea::
I totally did not realize that Jodi Bensen was Robert's secretary. I thought she looked familiar, but I'm not used to her hair being so flat. But I did catch Judy Kuhn as the pregnant lady who answered her door to Prince Edward. ZOMG POCAHONTAS, er COSETTE. I also totally missed recognizing Paige O'Hara as the soap opera star lady, too.
If you want to know specifically what made me sigh dreamily. THE WALTZ. OMG, how beautifully done! Who wouldn't wish to have someone whose eyes you could look into like that? I usually find scenes like that corny or contrived or just unbelievable between the people involved, unless they're animated, but here I was swept up into the magic of the moment.
More on James Marsden: The look on his face when Giselle said he was eating a hot dog, Narissa saying he's melodramatic, and he says, "I don't know what melodramatic means, but...", trying and failing to decipher Pip's charades, taking Giselle's word that Robert and his daughter were her friends immediately, calling everyone "peasants," getting his own happily ever after, and just all-around being hilarious.
Amy Adams: So lovely. It's amazing how she could be naive but not annoying. You just find her endearing and charming and genuine, which is a hard balance to strike. And when Giselle realizes her attraction to Robert and her awareness of him as a man, wow. Well done, Disney.
Yay Timothy Spall! I love all the work he's getting lately. He'll be in Sweeney Todd in a few weeks, too!
Also, thank you Disney for poking a bit of fun at yourself. I do, however, have one tiny gripe. Why do they have such a gem as Idina Menzel but don't have her sing? I think it would have been the perfect bookend to Edward not being able to finish his duet with Giselle. When Edward and Nancy marry, it would have been nice if he started singing to her and she actually finished the duet. It would only have taken a few lines, nothing to overshadow Giselle's less-professional singing. ::looks at Wikipedia:: Ah, apparently the title song featuring Idina was cut from the film but may be on the DVD. Well, it had better be.
I acquired the soundtrack, so if anyone wants it, let me know. I especially love the music they play when Giselle and Morgan go shopping, a jazzy instrumental version of "Ever Ever After."
And if you want to see the number "How Does She Know," someone put it up on YouTube, and I've embedded it here:
Click to viewI feel a slight cold coming on. Uh-oh. ::frantically takes Zicam, vitamin C and echinacea::