Maybe I'm a bit late on this one, since the film dropped in theaters over Thanksgiving weekend... but now that Disney+ has given us all the gift of 'Encanto', it's worth talking about.
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this one, the trailers were expertly designed to sell the world without giving away any story; so there were moments along the way where I had no idea where the movie was going next, and that was legitimately exciting to me.
Lin Manuel Miranda has delivered another soundtrack full of instant classics as he flexes his musical muscles in songs of all sorts; with ear-worms, to comedy, to possibly one of Disney's greatest and most heartbreaking love songs (that will make me cry if I even think about it right now...)
The musicality of everything in the world of 'Encanto' feels very theatrical, and I hope that somewhere a stage version of this story and it's music is being discussed...
At the same time, there are so many things that are wonderfully unique to the animation, things that can only be done on screen: like the different art styles and colors for each character's gift, or the genius animation of Casita, using tiles, patterns, and slats to bring out character without even needing a face.
...Gosh, I love that kind of stuff...
The internet has no shortage of breakdowns for all the wonderful little details, that even after watching the movie more than once, I can still find something I've not noticed before.
So, as I wrap up, we're already watching it over again... And you should to.
More soon!
Avery
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