Encanto

Movie Review: Encanto

First and foremost to those about to celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you and yours a happy

and safe holiday. And I thank you for taking time to read my review.  I'll keep this one short 

and sweet so you can get back to your holiday.

Run, don't walk to your nearest theater to see Encanto on the big screen. Starting off you’re

treated to the wonderful short Far From the Tree that sets the perfect tone for the main 

feature so don't be late to your seat.

Speaking of the feature film, Disney has once again struck animation gold with this story about

the extraordinary Madrigal family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia. The

animation is incredible (not surprising), the textures and colors leap off the screen, and to do

Lin-Manuel Miranda's original soundtrack the justice it so richly deserves, nothing will beat the

theater sound system.  Just be warned, if you're anything like me, you'll have a hard time

remaining seated.  Surface Pressure alone had me desperate to shake what my mama gave

me, bad knees be damned.

Encanto's story is engaging and gratifying with an exciting and emotional journey that keeps

you hooked the entire hour thirty-nine minutes .  Maybe a little too much.  Thankfully there

were no kids around me to hear my less tan G rated comments at moments.   Yes, I was

definitely into this movie. The characters are well developed and as fun and individualized

as their special gifts.   Plenty of laughs, thrills, action, and surprises.  For younger kids that

are a bit sensitive some of the action may be a bit intense.

I loved this film! As soon as it was over I wanted to watch it again.  I’ll certainly be adding

Encanto to my personal film library as soon as it’s available.  In the interim, I may have to

head back to the theater to see it to tide me over. Encanto delivers for the entire family and

needs to be seen at least once in all its glory on a movie screen.  

It’s a solid 10 from me.