How would you sum up this bloody brilliant film in one word? Amazeballs.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto depicts the tale of a magnificent family, the Madrigals, whose members all possess magical abilities, except for Mirabel (or does being in denial count? Only after seeing the movie will you be able to appreciate this particular humor.) Can you even fathom the agony and self-doubt that would cause? The film portrays a wide range of personal difficulties that many people may empathize with. Unspoken concerns of individuals. Ineffable dilemmas. A pool of emotions.
Nevertheless, what ultimately makes it worthwhile?
With its captivating songs and infectious melodies, which have become as ubiquitous as a cup of coffee on TikTok and other media, the sensational film exemplifies Colombian culture, variety in all characters, life lessons, and as previously noted, it confronts unseen difficulties of individuals to which many people can connect.
Now, we don’t talk about Bruno but let’s talk about some characters, like Mirabel’s sisters and how you may relate to them. Luisa’s greatest asset was her ability to be the family’s pillar of strength. She’s strong enough to lift a casita or a team of donkeys. Even though someone seems to be powerful and disciplined, it doesn’t always indicate that they are deep inside. Even though everyone perceives her as a lovely and compassionate person, Isabela feels pushed to live up to everyone’s expectations. Do you recognize yourself in them? When you watch the film, you’ll learn more about the Madrigal family.
Throughout the film, there is a myriad of realizations that we might lose sight of ourselves because we concentrate too much on what others think of us. Because we are frightened of losing someone we care about, we tend to overprotect them, which makes them feel trapped and unloved. To make matters worse, when we are too devoted to someone, we tend to become overly protective out of a misplaced sense of security for the other person.
In our hearts, Disney movies will always have a special place, no matter how old we are.
As a last reminder, here are some mesmerizing lines from Encanto to keep in mind:
“A miracle is not something you got, it’s you.”
“Even in our darkest moments, there’s light where you least expect it.”
