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Avg. Critic Score: 75 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews Metascore® based on all critic reviews
Information for Parents:
6 OK for kids 6+
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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Enchanted is festooned with extravagant set pieces -- there's a great number in praise of romantic gestures, and a ballroom scene to make even grown-up girls swoon. Read full review

  • 80
    Variety | Todd McCarthy

    A full-blown musical that commutes between Disney's patented cartoon universe and the "real" world with cleverness and grace, this splashy production reminds one of nothing in the Disney canon so much as "Mary Poppins," not least due to the "star is born" aura that surrounds Amy Adams here, just as it did Julie Andrews 43 years ago. Read full review

  • 80
    Washington Post | Ann Hornaday

    Even if its most ironic humor will sail over the heads of very little ones, Enchanted is that rare comedy that will appeal to the whole family. Read full review

  • 80
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    The film works its magic largely by sending up, at times with a wink, at times with a hard nudge, some of the very stereotypes that have long been this company's profitable stock in trade. Read full review

  • 80
    Los Angeles Times | Kenneth Turan

    Enchanted is as good as its name. Read full review

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Walter Addiego

    Adams does offer quite a turn: Portraying a version of Disney's Snow White, she owns the character, down to every warble and twirl. Read full review

  • 75
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Not since Julie Andrews rode an umbrella to glory in Mary Poppins has Disney given us such a real-life doll (Amy Adams). Read full review

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    More important, it has a Disney willingness to allow fantasy into life, so New York seems to acquire a new playbook. Read full review

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    The very definition of charming. Read full review

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    A sometimes clever, other times grating mix of live action and animation that plays tricks with levels of movie reality as the world of fairy-tale animation invades contemporary New York. Read full review

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Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 6+ Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.
What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that this mostly live-action Disney fairy tale will appeal to kids -- even very young ones -- who have seen the many trailers and TV ads. Like most Disney flicks, the romance is chaste (a few kisses), the violence is mild (though the climactic battle with a dragon at the end could scare some sensitive little ones), and the language isn't an issue. That said, there are quite a few product placements (not to mention the tie-ins to the whole Disney Princess juggernaut) and one scene of a character getting drunk at a bar.
  • Families can talk about what made kids want to see this movie -- the story or the advertising and Disney Princess marketing?
  • Why are Disney Princess products so popular?
  • Families can also discuss how this movie fits into the fairy tale genre. What other stories does it make references to?
  • How is the story different from other princess movies? Kids: Do you think Giselle made the right decision?
The good stuff
  • message true3 Positive messages: Sends the message that even though true love doesn't always come in a predictable "Prince Charming" package, your dreams can still come true.
  • rolemodels true4 Positive role models: Despite Giselle's differences, her enthusiasm and positive outlook are ultimately appreciated.
What to watch for
  • violence false3 Violence and scariness: A wicked witch tries to poison Giselle; Edward wields his sword against a troll and out and about in New York City (no one is hurt). Nathaniel takes out his frustrations on Pip, mostly to humorous effect. The queen transforms into a big, threatening dragon and tries to kill Giselle and Robert (after doing her best to do Giselle in via other means).
  • sex false0 Sexy stuff: A few kisses, including "true love's kiss," and a scene of Giselle modestly coming out of the shower and getting wrapped in a towel. She also flirts/dances with Robert. Some dating/relationship innuendo that will go over kids' head.
  • language false0 Language: Not an issue
  • consumerism false3 Consumerism: Coke, I Love NY souvenir items, Mac laptop, Blackberry PDAs, Vipp traschan, Calypso, Prada, Elie Tahari, etc. (Giselle indulges in some prime retail therapy at one point). Plus, lots of tie-ins to the Disney Princess marketing machine.
  • drugsalcoholtobacco false3 Drinking, drugs and smoking: Giselle is served an apple martini but doesn't drink it. A character gets sloshed at a bar.
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