Disney's Enchanted, is a light-hearted and adorable fim that was released in November of 2008. The movie stands as a representation of how fairy tales are viewed in our society today. The film also answers the question that many adult audiences ask when reading their favorite fairytales: " Could these characters function in our world today?
The film comprises of an all-star cast which includes James Marsden, Julie Andrews (narrarating voice), Susan Sarandon, Patrick Dempsey, and Amy Adams who stars as our princess. The movie features a fairy tale princess and prince who are to be married, but before they can exchange vows the princess is pushed into a well by a wicked witch that carries her to a foreign land that does not guarantee happy endings: New York City. Princess Giselle must learn how to function in this unknown and frightening place until her prince journeys to save her. However, before his arrival she discovers the true meaning of love when she is swept off her feet by a New York City business man.
Princess Giselle and Prince Edward are true representations of stereotypical fairy tale characters. Giselle is kind, generous, sweet, and is a friend to all creatures. Prince Edward is charming, handsome, and is only concerned with the well being of his princess. The two are to be married, but they lack a true love. The couple hardly knows one another, and they are to be married only because of their status in society. However, charming attributes are not enough to help them to function in the real world. Prince Edward jumps over screaching taxi cabs and honking buses to venture to save his "love", and Giselle does not even know the meaning of a date when she arrives in New York City. In reality, the couple is viewed as clueless. Nevertheless, the film is magnificent and is a wonderful film for the family. Below is a video clip of Princess Gisselle effortlessly cleaning house "Snow White Style" with a catchy song and the help from her fellow animal friends. Although the scene is one of my absolute favorites of the entire film, it also helps to point out the far-fetched and unrealistic actions found in most of our fairy tales. Our feminist writers might state that the clip helps to support their general thesis that fairy tale females are known for their domestic abilities.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KObgs81QyR4
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