Walt Disney's 60th animation boasts songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a fine voice cast, but it's hampered by contradictory messages and a lack of sparkle; This is a flavourless, unsatisfying film
through a winning combination of magical realism, family drama, and musical theatricality, "Encanto" is downright miraculous; In a movie as visually stunning as "Encanto", it's the depth of its empathy that might be its most miraculous feature
this animated film has enough charm to overcome its very noticeable flaws; "Encanto" ultimately has meaningful messages about family and self-confidence that make the movie worthwhile to watch and appealing to many generations of people
overall, Encanto is a blast! A cultural spectacle of music, magic, identity and the family spirit. This is a refreshing take on the traditional Disney animated musical
Lin-Manuel Miranda's songs once again display his abundant talent for magical melodies and wondrous wordplay; Vibrant visuals, a stack of stellar songs, and a story with real heart make for another Disney banger
Disney's "Encanto" is enchanting; this whimsical dose of magic realism set amid the lush greenery of the Colombian mountains benefits as much from the purity of the storytelling as the stunning vibrancy of the visuals; this is an absolute charmer
Disney animation is familiar, but still heartwarming & magical; 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
"Encanto" is an extremely charming film, deeply insightful into the paradoxes of familial entanglement while remaining relatable to an all-ages audience
"Encanto" is an emotionally wrought movie about the ways family can hurt us and how "normal" can be a four-letter word. That's a lesson and a tone that doesn't always come together, but at least provides a magical, impressive spark all its own
"Encanto" is a pretty standard underdog story. What enriches it is the visual splendor, which dovetails with the energy of the songs. And Stephanie Beatriz's performance is engaging
"Encanto" is 99 minutes of pure bliss, a story about how weaknesses can be strengths, strengths can be weaknesses, and how love and determination is far better than magic when it comes to healing a broken family
by Peter Bradshaw [The Guardian ]
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