Encanto Film Review
We Have a Hulk's Encanto Film Review - Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Initial Thoughts
01:45 Characters & Performances
06:41 Story / Plot
10:04 Soundtrack / Score
12:29 Visuals
14:27 Verdict
Walt Disney Animation Studios teams Zootropolis’ writers/directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard – along with co-director Charise Castro Smith – up with Moana maestro Lin-Manuel Miranda for their landmark 60th feature – a magical family adventure packed full of Latin rhythm. Following the Southeast Asian-inspired fantasy Raya and the Last Dragon and the Norwegian set Frozen II, the latest animated feature delves into the colourful mountains of South America, in one of the studios most intimate and relatable dramas yet.
Encanto centres on the magical multigenerational Madrigal family, who live in an enchanted house in the beautiful rolling hills of Colombia. Each of the Madrigal children gain a unique power on their fifth birthday which they use to help their community. However, there’s one exception to the rule – Maribel (voiced by a brilliant Stephanie Beatriz) – who’s the only Madrigal to not inherit powers. Forced to grapple with her disappointment as the latest family member is set to gain theirs, Maribel begins to see cracks appear in the La Casa walls which nobody else can see, taking it upon herself to discover the root of the problem before the family’s magic ceases to burn bright.
Unlike previous animated instalments, the narrative in this magical family drama is uniquely positioned as more of a mystery than a typical Disney quest or adventure. There also isn’t an evil villain to defeat or overcome, but more of a delve into the family’s dynamics and history to try and uncover what’s creating the cracks (both physical and metaphorical) in the walls.
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