Encanto

The trailer, for this movie, does not seem to do a good job of setting up the plot.

The setup - This movie is about a Colombian family, who's matriarch (in her darkest moment - her husband disappearing and the loss of their home) found a magical candle. This magical candle gave them a "living" mansion and bestows magical powers to her descendants. However, one of her granddaughters, Maribel, is not given powers. This makes her a figurative outcast, with her family (except her parents and one of her cousins). This rift is especially wide with her grandmother.

Pros - The characters (who you are supposed to like) are likeable, when they need to be. The music and songs are done really well. The animation and graphics are well done. The plot is mostly well put together and is deeper than a lot of people seem to give it credit for being. There is a lot of well-placed humour and fore-shadowing.

Cons - They do not explain what happened to the patriarch. They do not explain where the main plot device comes from. They do not explain two minor things that happen.

People Might Consider to be Cons - They bounce between Spanish and English (which can be off-puting). Some things seem a bit too coincidental. Some people might not like the exposition in the songs.

Maribel is now one of my favourite fictional characters.

Somehow I feel like this movie isn't finished. I see a lot of great work, and good ideas. But the story feels unfinished. This is most notible when we have the highpoint of the conflict in the last scene of the 2nd act. And this conflict is resolved the very next scene. And I can't help but feel that this story had so much more to explore. I could have seen this movie surpas coco, with it's more original story, but alas.

7/10: great but had so much more potential.

Encanto is a creative movie featuring beautiful and vibrant animation. However, the story feels a little underdeveloped. While there are some magical and emotional moments, it seems as if they didn't know how to end the movie. The lack of a strong villain also makes this movie a little less compelling. Nevertheless, the music is fun, and we enjoyed watching Encanto together as a family.

I interpreted "Encanto" to mean that one's strength is not determined by traditions or other people's understanding of strength. Strength is about knowing the ethical thing to do, even if it challenges tradition.

And of course, it's good to see the depiction of a woman who isn't defined by her relationship to a man. Impressive movie.

Amazing Film Filled With Great Emotions And Lessons That Bring Big Surprises Encanto is an amazing film full of teachings that brings big surprises and great emotions to the public. You´ll be thrilled with the many beauties and magic in this film.

The film tells the story of Mirabel Madrigal (Stephanie Beatriz), a girl who is part of the Madrigal family, a family where everyone has super-magic powers. But, is Mirabel of the same alignment as they are? An unexpected event that puts the family in danger, can change everything.

The storyline is well written. I really love the characters. They are funny and nice and the kind of people that everyone likes. My favorite parts are when Antonio Madrigal talks to the animals. I love animals and have always wanted to understand them. Watching this film gave me a greater desire to communicate with animals. This is magical! I also like the part when Mirabel is going to save the family and she says something funny. The special effects are terrific. Everything is super colorful. The background music is extraordinary; the music I like most is the adventure song when Mirabel takes off on her adventure. I love the adventure genre and this music accentuates it. As for costumes, I particularly love the costumes that show their tradition, yet at the same time, are contemporary outfits. They are so beautiful!

The message of the film is that we need to believe in ourselves, Never give up, because in the end you'll find a light.

I give Encanto 8 out of 10 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18, plus adults.