Encanto

Name: Encanto
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Released: November 24, 2021
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Adassa, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitan, Diane Guerrero, Jessica Darrow

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 24, 2021 | PG

Starring: Adassa, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitan, Diane Guerrero, Jessica Darrow, John Leguizamo, María Cecilia Botero, Mauro Castillo, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Rhenzy Feliz, Stephanie Beatriz, Wilmer Valderrama

Summary: The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when sheThe Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.… Expand

Director: Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith and Jared Bush

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: PG

Runtime: 102 min

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The Playlist Drew Taylor

Jan 3, 2022

In a movie as visually stunning as Encanto, it’s the depth of its empathy that might be its most miraculous feature. Read full review

Maya Phillips

Nov 23, 2021

The Madrigal family members belong even when they’re not conjuring roses or transforming the weather. And even with these fantastic feats of wizardry, the Madrigals, with all of their relatable family dynamics, are believably loving, funny and flawed. Read full review

Alan Ng

Nov 30, 2021

The story and music shine. Maybe it is not an instant classic like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, but it definitely will enrapture a new generation of Disney fans. Read full review

Empire Ben Travis

Nov 15, 2021

Vibrant visuals, a stack of stellar songs, and a story with real heart make for another Disney banger. Sixty films in, the Mouse House still has that magic. Read full review

Mark Feeney

Nov 22, 2021

Surely it’s no coincidence that Encanto is set in the homeland of the literary master of magical realism, Gabriel García Márquez. That’s what Encanto is, magical realism brought to the screen by way of the Magic Kingdom. Read full review

Rachel LaBonte

Nov 15, 2021

Though it can't quite break out of the Disney mold, Encanto is greatly aided by a unique story, a delightful cast of characters, and a vital message. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Nov 15, 2021

There are some nice moments and sweet showtunes, but Encanto feels like it is aspiring to exactly that sort of bland frictionless perfection that the film itselfis solemnly preaching against, with a contrived storyline which wants to have its metaphorical cake and eat it. Read full review

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stratos_au

Dec 7, 2021

Very magical movie. Even if you are not a kid you enjoy the animation and the message that is below the surface. Definitely enjoyable for all ages. Love also to the see the representation of Latin American communities on main stream.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

Luisowo

Jan 31, 2022

Yeah I really love the movie sometimes what we all just need is a simple, beutifull and good movie

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

Aaronbake322

Dec 29, 2021

This movie slaps. It has great music, great, enojyable and memorable characters, gorgeous animation, everything I look for in a pleasant, charming, fun, really easy-to-like disney movie.

12 of 16 users found this helpful124

Grimm-a

Dec 27, 2021

Really cool movie, kinda bad that disney insist on having media from another countries and thats not so good. But does some good stuff, also please stop adding spanish words like "casita" while speaking in english, we dont do that, no one does that, please.
Also spoiler is so good.
PD: soReally cool movie, kinda bad that disney insist on having media from another countries and thats not so good. But does some good stuff, also please stop adding spanish words like "casita" while speaking in english, we dont do that, no one does that, please.
Also spoiler is so good.

PD: so cool of disney to make this movie free at good quality, who would say the multi millonarie company that is basically planing on ruling all art media was so kind… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

JLuis_001

Nov 27, 2021

Encanto is to Colombia what Coco was to Mexico in its clear Disney vision.
It's just as colorful and fun, but with more deficiencies than Coco, especially the musical aspect.
Have we really reached a point where Lin-Manuel Miranda is the only person who can be making musicals and music inEncanto is to Colombia what Coco was to Mexico in its clear Disney vision.
It's just as colorful and fun, but with more deficiencies than Coco, especially the musical aspect.

Have we really reached a point where Lin-Manuel Miranda is the only person who can be making musicals and music in Hollywood?
Unimpressive songs is something that constantly plagues this film and it's a shame because it lent itself to more outstanding musical numbers.

However, the film has other strengths, especially its humor and warmth, and the great animation.
It may not turn out to be one of the best films in the field, but for this time of the year, a Disney animation for the family never goes wrong.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

moises0103

Dec 1, 2021

As a colombian I can highlight the way that our culture was represented in the movie. Aspects as food, music, clothes, festivals, architecture, ethnicity, biodiversity, literature and history are taken into account by the directors and all the them. It is good to see that disney rake theirAs a colombian I can highlight the way that our culture was represented in the movie. Aspects as food, music, clothes, festivals, architecture, ethnicity, biodiversity, literature and history are taken into account by the directors and all the them. It is good to see that disney rake their pass to se the good things that they can take and then creates something new and amaizing out of it. In this case, they used the magical realism of Gabo.… Expand

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

gruffaloslayer1

Apr 3, 2022

This one of the worst Disney movies ever made. The animation is disgusting, the story is inconsistent, and the characters are unbearable. This movie killed Disney forever.

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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