I was skeptical about this film. The idea of a cartoon person coming to the real world just seemed like it was a disaster waiting to happen. I thought I would be walking into a train-wreck of a movie that desecrated the name of Disney. I was wrong.
The General Idea
This movie begins in Andalasia where everything unfolds as fairy tales should. The lady in the forest begins singing gay and merry songs with her woodland pals when prince charming shows up, saves her from a wicked troll and requests that they be wed the following day.
The wicked stepmother intervenes (as they always do) and sends our damsel through a portal that brings her to the dreary, gum stained streets of New York City. She is pursued by her beloved, her friend the chipmunk and a double agent underling of the evil step mother. Madness ensues!
The Good
This movie was extremely entertaining, and very funny at points. The picture celebrated the clichés of a disney fairy tale unapologetically and then forced them upon the real world to see if our way of life is any better. The story itself unfolded in a fairly predictable manner, and as the movie progressed the morals were extolled without being preachy.
A word must be said about the performance of Amy Adams. She was absolute magic in this role and really did make you think that she could be from la la land. The movie was really on her shoulders a lot of the time and she carried the weight like a veteran beast of burden. She should be very proud of herself, legions of children will delight in this movie because of the quality of her performance.
The Bad
I stress to find knits to pick with this movie. I did not like one particular musical score so I guess I can mention that. There was a scene in the park with buskers, and the music seemed out of place when compared to the rest of the film. So I guess I would suggest a superior song; but that is where my problems end.
Overall
I could go into the details of the film and break down the scenes, but I would prefer you do this for yourselves. This is a movie you must take your young children to see. It is safe, clean and it celebrates what is good in life. We will always be a people that enjoy a good fable; this movie is just that, and I recommend it highly. This movie is Disney magic kids. I give it a 9/10
YOU CAN ALSO WATCH DOUG’S R-RATED REVIEW OF THIS DISNEY FAMILY FILM BELOW:
nbakid2000…
Amy Adams is NOT in the office. It’s a shame people don’t know who she is (see Doug’s review). Go rent “Junebug,” even if you don’t think too much of the movie, her performance is awesome and did get her an Oscar nomination (a nomination she easily should’ve won).
Actually she was in The Office…
I saw it today. It is AWESOME. Amy Adams IS the movie. She kicked ass.
I was actually pretty interested in seeing this film (as I grew up with Disney films so they hold a very special place in my heart) and it’s great to hear that it’s a very solid movie. I’ll be checking this out asap.
BTW, wasn’t Amy Adams in the Office? Or was that a different, similiar looking actress?
Yeah, Amy Adams is amazing. I don’t know where she’s been! Since getting completely RIPPED OFF (by the bullshit Rachel Wiesz win) at the Oscars for her performance in Junebug, she’s been almost non-existant (aside from her nothing role in Talladega Nights).
Glad to hear she rocks in this. I had no doubt, maybe Hollywood will finally take notice of the talent of this fine young actress.
Damn, Doug’s one hot guy. I’d suck it.
Oh fuck me, that review was awesome. Doug, you are the king of awesome.
Please do more like this.
Good review. I think someone should clock the speed at which Doug speaks. It must be some kind of record.
I thought this movie was going to be another peace of crap from Disney, but now I might check it out after all the praise I’ve heard from it.
What was better than the fact that Doug Nagy was swearing so loudly in the middle of the review was John laughing in the background. That was great.
Thanks for the review, Doug!
-IncliningPizza
Best movie review I have EVER seen. Thanks Doug.
It’s when Doug has to review a kids film that he despises (like an Ice Age 2) that will be the greatest video review of all time.
But this’ll do for now; great stuff.
the dragon did look a little whack
i didn’t mind it, but i think the 9 out of 10 is excessive.
i think it would of been alot cooler if the whole ‘tongue in cheek send up of the princess’ hadn’t already been done to death.
either way, it was entertaining. there were some hilarious scenes.
i hated how the dragon looked at the end though.
Best review ever! I want Doug to forget names more!
I might just check that movie out when it comes out here!
Great, great, great R-rated reviews of kids movies!
Good review Doug. It sure did look like something new and fresh from Disney and I’m happy to hear it hits the spot.
On the video review….Good god man. You’re the only person I can think of who can put together an R-Rated review for a G-Rated movie and make it work. Hysterical!
may I use the term “nagy magic”? This man has it. It’s the rare film critic who can combine class with a “fat girls” t-shirt.
That is honestly the best review of ALL TIME! John!, you laughing in the back round made it more funnier. Please continue to put out more fucked up reviews from Doug!
frankwolftown said it. hahaha. so good.
That was the best worst review of a movie I have ever seen. I love it!
And John laughing in the background….just hilarious.
If DOUG liked this kiddie flick, then man, I HAVE to see this.
I want more R rated reviews from Doug. Let’s just hope Disney doesn’t try to get this review off Google Video.
Great to hear Enchanted is good. Awesome to hear Doug make this review rated R!
Would a Rated-R family film be a problem? lol.
Holy crap that was funny! I am looking to Doug’s future “tourette” moments in his reviews. Roger Ebert has nothing on Doug. Can you imagine, Roger Ebert saying,”…as for actress that played the lead…umm. What was her name? …cock! shit!”
I JUST got back from seeing this movie, because it was a choice between Magorium Fagorium or this….and i was like what the hell let’s see a disney flick.
And it’s weird cuz i feel exactly the same way, i actually liked a disney movie thats like a fairy tale.
OMG…ROFL…Doug, I had to rewind your “Tourettes” moment a zillion times! :) Entertaining review!!
Doug is hysterical!
This movies does actually look good, Amy Adams is so good,
lol just watched the video review…..my god, nagey u deserve a tv show bravo…
Haha – great review Doug!
You’re getting suooftt! ;)
OMG, WICKED review! Nice one Doug \m/\m/
wow….im surprised u liked this, i was thinkin the same thing when i saw a preview….good review might take a young relative to see it thanks
Best fucking review ever; no joke.