Enchanted

Enchanted
Directed by	Kevin Lima
Written by	Bill Kelly
Produced by	Barry Sonnenfeld, Barry Josephson
Starring	Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, Susan Sarandon
Music by	Alan Menken
Distributed by	Walt Disney Pictures
Release date	November  21, 2007 (2007-11-21)
Running time	107 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$85 million
Box office	$340.5 million

Enchanted is a 2007 American musical film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Kevin Lima. The film blends live-action and animation, featuring a narrative that revolves around Giselle, a character from a traditional animated film who finds herself in the real world. The screenplay was written by Bill Kelly, and the music was composed by Alan Menken.

Plot

Enchanted begins in the animated fairy tale world of Andalasia where Giselle, a young woman, dreams of true love. Just as she is about to marry Prince Edward, she is transported by the evil Queen Narissa to the live-action world of New York City. In New York, Giselle navigates the complexities of the real world, with the help of a divorce lawyer named Robert Philip. As Giselle's optimistic worldview influences those around her in New York, she also begins to question the nature of true love.

Cast

• Amy Adams as Giselle
• Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip
• James Marsden as Prince Edward
• Timothy Spall as Nathaniel
• Idina Menzel as Nancy Tremaine
• Susan Sarandon as Queen Narissa

Production

The concept of Enchanted was developed by Disney with the intention of creating a self-referential film that would both parody and pay homage to its classic animated films. The film required a blend of traditional animation and live-action sequences, with the animated segments produced by artists at James Baxter Animation. Filming primarily took place in New York City.

Music

The musical score for Enchanted was composed by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The soundtrack features several original songs, including "True Love's Kiss," "Happy Working Song," and "That's How You Know," which were integral to the film's narrative and were performed by the cast.

Reception

Enchanted was well-received by both critics and audiences, praised for its innovative blending of animation and live-action, as well as its light-hearted take on traditional fairy tale tropes. Amy Adams's performance was particularly highlighted for capturing the essence of a Disney princess lost in the modern world.

Legacy

Enchanted has been noted for its influence on later Disney films, which have similarly blended self-aware humor with classic fairy tale elements. A sequel, titled Disenchanted, was announced, reflecting the original film's enduring popularity.