Enchanted - Detailed Overview

About Enchanted

Enchanted is a whimsical 2007 film that deftly blends animation with live action. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, this cinematic piece sends audiences on a magical journey blurring lines between reality and fantasy. Centering around the romantic and surreal adventures of Giselle, an archetypal Disney princess who stumbles upon the gritty reality of modern-day New York City, Enchanted charmingly mocks and honors Disney's own storytelling tradition.

Making / Production

The movie, directed by Kevin Lima and penned by Bill Kelly, beautifully fuses traditional animation and live action. The animations were handled by James Baxter Animation in Pasadena, California. Enchanted required close to 300 special effects shots and eight different animation styles to bring magic to the silver screen.

Actors

• Amy Adams as Giselle: Adams breathed life into the naive princess, Giselle, with remarkable charm and innocence. She effortlessly mingled the worlds of animation and reality, with a superb performance that earned universal accolades.

• Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip: Dempsey played a disillusioned divorce lawyer, who despite his cynicism regarding love, finds himself falling for the bubbly and idealistic Giselle.

• James Marsden as Prince Edward: Marsden delivered a humorous and engaging performance as the comically clueless prince of the animated fantasy world.

• Susan Sarandon as Queen Narissa: Sarandon portrayed the wicked Queen who attempts to prevent Giselle's happily ever after.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's working title was reportedly 'Enchanted', a clear nod to the studio's own legacy.
• Enchanted contains many homages to previous Disney films and is known for its clever references.
• Julie Andrews, a beloved Disney princess in her own right, serves as the film's narrator.

Awards

Enchanted was nominated for three Academy Awards in the Best Original Song category for three of its songs ("Happy Working Song", "So Close", "That's How You Know"), all composed by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.

Quotes

• "I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss."
• "You make me feel like a princess."
• "I'm not your kitten."

Music, Soundtrack

• "True Love's Kiss"
• "Happy Working Song"
• "That's How You Know"
• "So Close"