Neal Vitale Reviews: Enchanted
November 25, 2007
4 stars out of 5
This film is a delight, modernizing a classic Disney fairy tale without losing any of its heart and appeal. Enchanted is a Cinderella story set in Manhattan, one in which the city's people, style, and even vermin, play pivotal roles, particular in the film's early going. There are several perfectly-suited performances, from Amy Adams (Junebug and lots of TV), Patrick Dempsey (Dr. McDreamy on TV's "Grey's Anatomy"), James Marsden (Hairspray, X-Men), Timothy Spall (Harry Potter, Lemony Snicket), and Susan Sarandon (In The Valley Of Elah, Romance & Cigarettes). Idina Menzel (Rent, Broadway's original Elphaba in Wicked) is wasted in a small role, and the film's CGI-laden ending is wildly overblown, but those are minor flaws in what is otherwise a gem.
[Ditto. My family loved it, and I second Neal's four stars--Paul Schindler]