“Encanto” stresses the importance of familial love, and the importance of honesty and transparency. This is true in a couple of the songs as well.
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On the downside, some of the dialog does zip by at such a quick rate that it may inhibit overall understanding (I had a similar issue with “In the Heights”). There are a few twists in the script that work really well, and the ending succeeds in being emotionally-compelling. Meanwhile, the story does a wonderful job balancing its characters, giving them each a distinct personality, while keeping the focus on Mirabel. Jessica Darrow nails the toughness of Luisa, while Carolina Gaitan nails the changing moods of her character, and Ravi Cabot-Conyers is adorable as Antonio.
Beatriz and John Leguizamo are the exceptions, but they are terrific in their lead roles.
It is also nice to see the film stick to Central American-based talent in the voice cast. Even so, it serves as strong character development for the middle child. The only song that didn’t seem to click for me was “What Else Can I Do?”, which isn’t a great match for the film tonally. Two of the songs, “Dos Oruguitas” and “Colombia, Mi Encanto,” are in Spanish and add to the film’s authenticity. The stand-outs are Mirabel’s “I Want” song, “Waiting on a Miracle,” and the terrific ensemble piece, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Older sister Luisa’s number, “Surface Pressure,” is a catchy number as well. Speaking of being a musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda has delivered another superb soundtrack here. There’s also more detail in the costumes, as well as some fantastic choreography to the musical numbers.
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Full of picturesque choices and authentic backgrounds, Disney Animation continues to push the envelope when it comes to creative choices. It’s up to Mirabel to solve this mystery and help protect her family. In addition, several family members are losing their gifts. And, things continue to get more mysterious when Mirabel notices her family’s casita starting to crack and break. That is, all except Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). From that candle, a house appears, along with a thriving village for the rest of the group.Īs the years passed, each Madrigal family member is given a magical gift from the candle.
Unknown to her, the candle all of a sudden comes to life with a miracle. After losing her husband to marauders, Alma Madrigal says a prayer for safety to a candle. Somewhere in the mountains of Colombia, a group of families are looking for a new home.
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