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Once upon a time, Disney princesses wanted nothing but for a man to save them. They created a similar character in the 2007 animated/live-action hybrid Enchanted, but Giselle has a much more realistic fate.
The 2000s were the age for fairy-tale satire films: the Shrek films, Hoodwinked!, and the poorly received Happily N'ever After. It was only evitable Disney would create a satire of their own. Like the others, Enchanted subverts common fairy tale tropes. For instance, Giselle saves her fiancé from a dragon instead of the other way around. However, its emphasis on optimism makes it stand out.
Enchanted challenges outdated tropes from classic Disney princess films (i.e. marrying a man without getting to know him), but it also suggests these tales are not completely problematic. Giselle's infectious optimism warms up the heart of divorce lawyer Robert. Even as she learns to express anger and fight, Giselle has not lost her cheerful optimism.
At the beginning of the film, Giselle is an animated maiden singing about true love's kiss to her forest friends. Before her wedding, though, Queen Narissa becomes a hag and pushes Giselle down a well into the real world. Even as she adjusts to her new home, she still longs for Prince Edward.
Edward appears to be a stereotypical Disney prince, but he also shares some trats with Gaston; he hunts ogres and takes his boots off when resting his feet-except he does so while watching TV.
The multiple older Disney references are not surprising for a fairy-tale satire film; "True Love's Kiss" and "Happy Working Song" are parallel to "I'm Wishing" and "Whistle While You Work" from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Plus, during "Happy Working Song," Giselle appears in multiple bubbles, as did Cinderella. During "That's How You Know," Giselle runs out into the green grass like Belle. The last battle scene is also reminiscent of Gaston and the Beast's fight in Beauty and the Beast.
The list goes on, but there are a few notable casting choices to point out: Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel, played Robert's secretary Sam while Paige O'Hara, the voice of Belle, starred as television character Angela (a nod to Angela Lansbury, the voice of Mrs. Potts). Idina Menzel, who would later voice Elsa in Frozen, also portrayed Robert's first fiancé Nancy.
While Enchanted parodies most pre-2000s Disney princess films, it especially resembles Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Think about it: Giselle wants to meet her prince, finds a home with strangers, and bites into a poisoned apple. Queen Narissa, like the Evil Queen, sends henchman Nathaniel to kill Giselle and, when he disobeys, goes out to kill her with a poisoned apple, disguised as a hag for the second time.
However, Giselle becomes a much better role model than Snow White; the man who kissed her back to life has actually gotten to know her first. Giselle then saves her lover without help-a strong character arc.
Overall, Enchanted discusses how true love and "happily ever after" work in real life. As an adult, I can connect with Giselle's maturation in her romantic desires. Children can also identify with young Morgan's desire for fairy tales. There are also as many scenes focusing on interactions between Robert and Giselle as those focusing on their interactions with Morgan. This makes Enchanted a true family film.
Of course, there are comedic moments common in other Disney movies. It was especially fun to watch the pizza fling into the oven and burn. The special effects that accompany Narissa's arrival into the real world are also stunning, especially as she stops cars in her path.
With a few engaging musical numbers that gradually become pop songs, several references that tie into the story, and memorable characters, Enchanted is a delight for fairy-tale fans of all ages.
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