Though the film is full of allusions to the Disney canon, they are generally unobtrusive echoes rather than eager satires. This is a children's movie at which adults are also welcome, not a cartoon for grownups.

September 22, 2008 read full article

It may sound like faint praise to say that Enchanted is the movie of the year for smart and spirited 11-year-old girls. But a movie that genuinely respects that audience is not to be belittled.

December 04, 2007 read full article

Amy Adams delivers an iconic breakthrough performance in Kevin Lima's sophisticated and subversive Disney film.

December 02, 2007 read full article

Disney can afford to poke fun at a lot of things about itself, and in Enchanted, it does exactly that, to largely charming effect.

December 01, 2007 read full article

Enchanted earns its label as a "family film" by virtue of its ability to captivate audience members both young and old.

November 24, 2007 read full article

Maybe it's not a whole new world, but it's one you already know and love quite well.

November 21, 2007 read full article

Disney goes meta in this witty, exuberant musical comedy whose parody and nostalgia serve a sweet and affecting romance.

November 21, 2007 read full article

Portraying a version of Disney's Snow White, [Adams] owns the character, down to every warble and twirl.

November 21, 2007 read full article

An inspired Disney fairy-tale mash-up.

November 21, 2007 read full article

Enchanted is not a perfect movie ... But it is so thoroughly delightful when Adams is on screen you forgive its faults with a smile.

November 21, 2007 read full article

What could have been an epic Disney misfire is saved by the charming Adams.

November 21, 2007 read full article

Enchanted isn't just a culture-clash fable, it's also a throwback to one of classic Hollywood's giddiest genres: the screwball comedy.

November 21, 2007 read full article

The film, anchored by an entrancing performance by Amy Adams and a strong ensemble cast, is cleverly written. The situations are funny, and the story feels effortlessly entertaining.

November 21, 2007 read full article

How refreshing it is that Enchanted gently makes fun of Disney tradition while upholding it at the same time. There are no cheap or vulgar jokes, and sentiment never turns to treacle.

November 21, 2007 read full article

The results look something like an overscaled Muppet movie (which ain't such a bad thing in itself).

November 21, 2007 read full article

Enchanted is worth seeing for Adams, and children will adore the slapstick performers, including a prominently featured CGI chipmunk.

November 21, 2007 read full article

Cute and clever enough to enchant little girls -- not to mention their mothers.

November 21, 2007 read full article

It's obvious but inescapable: Enchanted is as good as its name.

November 21, 2007 read full article

A gently meta fairy tale that pokes fun at Disney's animated classics, just never too hard to hurt.

November 21, 2007 read full article

Enchanted manages the trick of recasting sugar spun Disney fairy tales of old into a winning, modern-day comedy. Walt Disney would be impressed.

November 21, 2007 read full article