I loved Enchanted! Ah, it’s been a long time since I saw a Disney movie that made me feel so good! It’s cheery and sweet, and definitely a movie for those who want to go for a little bit of Disney nostalgia. It’s reminiscent of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Best.
Enchanted is about an animated lady named Giselle (Amy Adams), who meets the Prince of her dreams, Edward (James Marsden). His evil stepmother (Susan Sarandon) feels threatened by Giselle however, and so thrusts her into a place where she says has “no happily-ever-afters”, present-day New York City.
Giselle tries to adjust to the sharp-edged modern world, without trying to lose her fairy tale maiden outlook. Happy endings do come, she believes, and this she teaches to a jaded attorney (Patrick Dempsey).
The songs were created by the acclaimed Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Under the Sea,” “Colors of the Wind,” etc.). Each song in the film is so feel-good. They’re the type of songs that make you sigh and want to sway along to the melody.
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One of my favorite songs from the movie is called “The Happy Working Song.” Here, Giselle tidies up a messy apartment. Don’t watch the video if you haven’t seen the movie and plan to see it!
I’ve been singing this in my head a lot! Now if only I could get some help in cleaning my home as well… *eyes her apartment windows*
While I super enjoyed the film, I only wish that:
(1) There was more James Marsden exposure. Man, that guy can sing! He was PERFECT for the role of Prince Edward as well. He’s got the looks, the charm and the swagger. I wish he had more scenes and did more singing!
(2) Idina Menzel sang. She’s a Tony Award winner for portraying Elphaba in the play Wicked. She also played Maureen in the movie version of RENT. She’s a brilliant singer! It’s a shame we didn’t get to hear her sing in the movie.
Amy Adams was brilliant. She totally understood how to portray a Disney princess. She is lovely, lovely, lovely. 
Patrick Dempsey was, of course, still dreamy as ever. Susan Sarandon was okay. The little girl who played Morgan was suuuper cute!
Overall, I had a good time with Enchanted. Another source of amusement for me during the film was my husband. He would look at me every now and then and teasingly whisper, “This is a Wifey movie!!!” Too saccharine for him, I suppose. I just laughed it off and enjoyed the fact I shared an hour and a half of sugar and spice with him, an hour and a half of enchanting songs and dialogue. Disney definitely is the best in creating such magical films!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
maan
December 4, 2007 at 3:29 pm (16 years ago)i love, love, love Enchanted too! i watched it 3 times already 😉 i adore the song “how do you know she loves you” in its grand production number. heehee. and, i am always close to crying with the ball song, “so close”. halos memorized ko na yung songs. wahahaha. i hope i can download the soundtrack on my ipod
lemme know if you find anything on the net na ha?
Rach (Heart of Rachel)
December 4, 2007 at 4:57 pm (16 years ago)Hi Toni. I watched Enchanted with my hubby and son last week and we all enjoyed the movie. I wouldn’t mind watching it again.
denden
December 4, 2007 at 6:27 pm (16 years ago)hi toni! i want to watch this movie but it’s not out till the 14th here so i won’t read the rest of your entry
dexie
December 5, 2007 at 1:34 am (16 years ago)I can’t wait to see it. It’s doing really well at the blockbuster’s list.
caryl
December 5, 2007 at 4:02 am (16 years ago)I watched it with BF over the weekend and he kept looking at me during the kilig scenes, hehe. Kinikilig din kase ako. Tapos I was humming the songs while were strolling sa mall after the movie. I love the happy working song, the major production in the park and the song they danced to in the ball. Super laughtrip when she called the animals in NY, haha sewer rats?!
Meeya
December 5, 2007 at 4:41 am (16 years ago)i was able to watch the premier (for free) last month with hubby and ninna. cute no?
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hindi ko yata kakayanin to be with rats and ipis in the same room, kahit na ba extra help sila to clean our mess, hehe. also, i almost died sa kilig when patrick sang to gisele while they were dancing – prince charming material talaga! and finally, i also appreciate how they debunked the idea of the princess as the proverbial “damsel in distress” – they sent a very empowering message to little girls na: you can be a princess, too, but you can also be smart, strong, brave, and independent.
tin
December 5, 2007 at 7:52 am (16 years ago)i will watch it too!!! once it’s out on dvd. he he. can’t bear to leave amelie for more than 3 hrs! ha ha.
watson
December 5, 2007 at 10:00 am (16 years ago)Hahaha! Pinanood ko rin yan last Monday! Wala akong magawa kasi at at that time and I just thought of sitting out a couple of hours. Nag-enjoy naman ako.
Thanks for the tip on Avenue Q. Naghahanap na kami ng schedule!
mika
December 5, 2007 at 10:12 am (16 years ago)i loved the movie!!! i think hubby was only ‘forced’ to watch it with me, but i think he enjoyed it lots as well 😉
mamajo
December 5, 2007 at 12:54 pm (16 years ago)if only for Patrick Dempsey, I’d really like to see this movie
Em Dy
December 5, 2007 at 1:12 pm (16 years ago)I loved the movie too.
Got charmed by James Marden more than by McDreamy. His vocals are great.
Agree with Meeya about the ipis.
They have to add more songs to make it a Broadway musical. But the production at Central Park was wow!