Stephanie Beatriz and John Leguizamo especially excel. Mirabel is a winning lead character and loved how all the characters had strong individual personalities. The humour amuses, the energy seldom stops and there is a good deal of heart. The family values are relatable and sincere while not ...
Encanto With a voice cast of mostly Latino actors and animated characters of brown skin tones, Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Charise Castro-Smith’s “Encanto” uses magical realism to add a vibrant and distinctly South American flavor to what could have otherwise been just another ordinary Dis...
When you talk about flamboyant characters, it’s awfully hard to beat this mistress of mayhem. Cruella’s inveterate nastiness towards Pongo, Perdita, and their pups manifests as one of the most entertaining battles in Disney animation. The climactic chase where Cruella just about destroys herself...
Here’s a look at several key “Encanto” characters and the conversations they’re sparking: The healer trying to keep her family whole Disney The character:Mirabel The song that stands out:“Waiting On a Miracle” What therapists are hearing: ...
powers were all swapped and Pepa was indestructible and Maribel's mom's mood controlled the weather. So I was kind of there as the mythology was being built and Jared and Charise and Byron were figuring out how to make the gifts the extensions of these characters, and how we were goi...
The composer assigns these players to particular rhythms that often follow characters or concepts in the film rather than specific themes. Part of the Madrigal family is mixed-race, and Franco responds to the son in this branch of the family with Afro-Colombian rhythms. The rhythmic assignments ...
especially with that MacGuffin-y candle that the characters practically destroy themselves trying to protect. And the songs, while catchy, really only make sense in the context of the story and can’t stand on their own. But to focus on those complaints is to miss the bigger picture. Disney...
Courtesy of brand and subject It's fascinating how every animatedDisneyfilm is capable of transporting you to entirely new universes full of magic with characters that always manage to steal your heart. The next project that's being added to the company's lineup is the upcoming film,Encanto....
As a result, the magic that powers their house and the family is starting to fade. So it’s up to Mirabel to try and find a way to save the magic despite having no powers of her own, while also proving to her family that she is useful. Encanto is a much smaller movie than I ...