Enchanted: A Musical Fairy Tale That Takes a Wrong Turn in Manhattan
Once upon a time in a land far, far away—like, really far, like, “I can’t believe I’m stuck in New York City” far—there lived a princess named Giselle. This wasn’t just any princess; she was the embodiment of sunshine, rainbows, and a musical number waiting to happen. Unfortunately, her fairytale world of Andalasia took a dark turn when the evil Queen Narissa decided to give her the ultimate eviction notice. Spoiler alert: she was not a fan of happy endings.
So, what does Giselle do when she’s unceremoniously dumped into the bustling chaos of Manhattan? She sings her heart out, of course! Because nothing screams “lost princess” like belting out a tune in the middle of a subway station while people stare at you like you’ve just sprouted a unicorn horn. And let’s not forget, she’s completely oblivious to the fact that New Yorkers are way too busy dodging pigeons to join her in a spontaneous musical number.
Enter Robert, a dashing divorce lawyer played by Patrick Dempsey, who’s as charming as a prince but has all the romantic flair of a cold slice of pizza. He finds Giselle in a state of complete bewilderment, and instead of calling for backup, he decides to help this fairy tale disaster unfold. Naturally, they develop a connection because nothing says “falling in love” like trying to explain to someone why they can’t sing to a raccoon in Central Park.
Meanwhile, Prince Edward, Giselle’s knight in shining armor (and the poster boy for medieval hair gel), is gallivanting through the real world with the grace of a toddler on roller skates. He’s determined to rescue his damsel in distress, which is hilarious because he’s about as useful as a GPS with a broken screen. He’s got a sidekick, a chipmunk named Pip, who is basically the furry comic relief. Together, they navigate the concrete jungle, and let’s just say, the results are as chaotic as a cat in a room full of laser pointers.
As Giselle and Robert get closer, she starts questioning the whole “true love” thing, especially when it comes to her ‘prince charming’ who seems more interested in sword fights than emotional intelligence. But hold onto your tiaras! Just when you think this love story is getting cozy, Queen Narissa shows up in Manhattan, and she’s not here for brunch. She’s out for blood—or at least a fairytale ending that doesn’t involve Giselle’s happiness.
The climax involves a showdown in Times Square, where Giselle, now dressed in her best “I just got off a Disney ride” outfit, faces off against the evil queen. There’s a thrilling fight involving a giant animated dragon, which is way cooler than any of the action sequences in your average superhero movie. Giselle finally embraces her inner badass and saves the day with a song that could make even the most jaded New Yorker stop and think, “Maybe I should join a choir.”
In the end, Giselle learns that true love isn’t just about finding a prince; it’s about discovering who you are in a world that’s less fairy tale and more reality show. She chooses Robert, proving that sometimes the guy who knows all the best pizza joints is the real hero. And Edward? Well, he gets to return to Andalasia, probably to find a new damsel in distress or at least a decent hair product.
So, if you’re looking for a movie that combines the absurdity of fairy tales with the harsh reality of city life, Enchanted is your jam. Just remember to keep your expectations in check and your heart open—because who knows, you might just end up singing along!