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Movie Review – Encanto (2021)

Movie Review – Encanto (2021)

Despite the talents of Lin-Manuel Miranda behind Encanto’s catchy tunes, the whimsical animated musical lacks that Disney magic – much like its main character Mirabel Madrigal (voiced by Stephanie Beatriz, who was also featured in Miranda’s previous musical offerting In the Heights). The movie expends a lot of effort and energy into its metaphors about home and Family, all of which raise further questions. During the celebration of the youngest Madrigal’s powerset reveal, Mirabel sees the literal cracks in the Madrigal house that threaten the miracle (a candle) responsible for the Madrigal powers and their home’s sentience. Yet, as the matriarch of the family Abeula Alma (Maria Cecila Botero) investigates, the cracks have all seemingly disappeared. It’s later revealed that Abuela knows something is wrong, yet she writes off Mirabel’s claims in front of everyone (family and the townspeople). Even if Abuela Alma wants to keep that knowledge safe, it’s an interesting choice to claim that your granddaughter is interested in hurting the family. Plus, with the home’s awareness of its occupancies, it does nothing to back up Mirabel or warn the family. Encanto is a visual feast for the eyes, which at times is a bit too much. The [...]



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