DVD Review: Enchanted
Published March 12, 2008
The film also contains three prominent musical numbers (all three songs were nominated for Academy Awards this past year). Even within these songs, the film manages to both find humor in subverting classic Disney moments and notions while never truly refuting them. This is best seen in the generically titled, "Happy Working Song."
The number that accompanies this song features Giselle in Robert's New York City apartment getting the various animals of New York to help her clean. From mice and birds to cockroaches, every creature does their part. The lyrics feature the various animals doing their bits to clean the apartment as Adams sings such wonderful verses as "And you’ll trill a cheery tune in the tub / As we scrub a stubborn mildew stain / Lug a hairball from the shower drain / To the gay refrain / Of a happy working song." In just one brief song, the film manages to recall numerous Disney pictures, not-so-subtly mock them, and yet reinforce the very notions and ideals behind them.
The special features on the DVD include less-than-stellar bloopers, deleted scenes (Lima explaining exactly why the scenes were not included in the film), three brief behind-the-scenes looks at the musical numbers, and a game featuring the film's requisite animal companion, a chipmunk named Pip.
With an outstanding supporting cast (including Idina Menzel as Robert's girlfriend and Timothy Spall as the wicked stepmother's henchman), Enchanted is great fun for all but the youngest of viewers (there is a dragon present in the film). There are numerous overt and subtle references to past Disney works, which become more identifiable with repeat viewing, and a sharp eye (and ear) will have much to look out for. The biggest disappointment in the film is that Menzel, who has a spectacular voice, is never given the chance to use it. However, that is a minor complaint, and anyone who has ever enjoyed a Disney movie will find something to like in Enchanted. It is a fun family film well worth seeing.
- DVD Review: Enchanted
- Published: March 12, 2008
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Romantic Comedies, Video: Music, Video: Family, Video: Drama, Video: Comedy, Video: Animation
- Writer: Josh Lasser
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