The film features an iconic soundtrack by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz , including Oscar-nominated songs like "That's How You Know" and "Happy Working Song".
The story begins in the animated kingdom of , where the optimistic and musical Giselle is about to marry her "true love," Prince Edward. However, Edward's stepmother, the villainous Queen Narissa , fears losing her throne and banishes Giselle through a magical well.
A long-awaited sequel titled Disenchanted was released on Disney+ in November 2022.
It holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was praised for being a smart homage to Disney's history while serving as a sharp parody of it.
Giselle is thrust into the gritty, non-animated reality of modern-day . Lost and confused, she is eventually rescued by Robert Philip , a cynical divorce lawyer who doesn't believe in "happily ever afters". As Giselle’s fairy-tale innocence clashes with Robert’s pragmatism, both characters begin to change: Robert learns to believe in magic again, while Giselle discovers that real love is more complex than a "true love's kiss". Critical Success and Legacy
The film (internationally known as Enchanted ) is a 2007 American musical fantasy romantic comedy that has become a beloved classic for its clever blending of traditional Disney tropes with modern reality. Film Overview Release Year: 2007 Running Time: 107 minutes Director: Kevin Lima Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance Main Cast: Amy Adams as Giselle Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip James Marsden as Prince Edward Susan Sarandon as Queen Narissa Plot Summary
Amy Adams received widespread acclaim for her breakout performance, with critics noting her ability to bring a cartoon-like sincerity to a live-action role.
