Originally Posted By threeundertwo Disney fans will have to see it more than once to catch all the references. There's a hilarious snippet that's frame for frame from the Little Mermaid, and some recognizable moments on a tv in the background. They threw a lot of little bits in, including in the music. A real treat. A "Wicked" marquee figures prominently in the background of some of the Times Square scenes - a nod to Idina Menzel's part in the movie?
Originally Posted By threeundertwo No, but we saw them in the credits, and I don't think I'd recognize them in person. I didn't know Julie Andrews was going to narrate. A perfect touch.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Just got back from seeing it. We LOVED it. The big musical number had me wanting to get up and dance with them. I'm off to get the soundtrack. At the beginning I was worried that it was going to just be a movie based on mocking the whole princess, happily ever after theme, but I was quickly releaved to see what it developed into. This movie has renewed my faith in Disney. I still have a big smile on my face from this movie. *romantic sigh*
Originally Posted By irishfan Really looking forward to seeing this one! It's not released here until Dec 26th though.
Originally Posted By bobiascastle We saw it, liked it but it was a little long. I really enjoyed the animated scenes, it has been a long time since I have seen a "fairytale" on the big screen. My 3 daughters & I were very excited to see it yesterday & we weren't disappointed. )
Originally Posted By Jonny626 So did anyone notice the Little Mermaid music in the backround when she is talking to the black couple about their relationship?
Originally Posted By Jonny626 I missed that. I'll look for her the second time I see it. I was very impressed with the movie overall so I will see it again soon.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd There are three princess cameos. Jodi Benson (Little Mermaid), Judy Kuhn (Pocahontas) and Page O'Hara (Belle). I only caught Jodi Benson and Judy Kuhn (that one was halarious), but missed Page O'Hara. Gonna have to go see it again. There are tons of references to previous Disney movies. (If you go see it again, look at what the troll is wearing).
Originally Posted By jdub Wow. I had hopes for this, but I was certainly worried. Well--I could have NEVER expected it to be this good! Now, the lyrics were insipid as all heck--but I'm 99 & 3/4% positive they were MEANT to be that way--and it WORKS! Susan Sarandon is fantastic, and it's SO NICE to see "real" Disney animation again after all of these years. I want more!
Originally Posted By Jonny626 I would agree with you jdub. The were only things I would've changed in the movie. The purple dress she wore to the ball was not impressive at all, way too plain. The other thing is that I wasn't impressed with the dragon. The appearance was of the dragon was just ok and I really think they should've altered Susan Sarandons voice some after she changed.
Originally Posted By jdub I agree about the plain dress--but the only thing I'd really, REALLY want to change is the country song montage thing at the end--which was out of character with everything that preceded it.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo I have to admit I was a bit worried about the chipmunk getting annoying, but he actually was pretty cute and had some great scenes.
Originally Posted By jdub And that chipmunk's career is already taking off! I see he's appearing in a movie with Jason Lee that opens next month.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Possible spoilers: Jodi Benson is Patrick Dempsey's secretary, Sam. Page O'Hara is the actress on the soap opera that Nathaniel and Prince Edward watch in the hotel room. Judy Kuhn is the woman with all the kids who answers the door and says "you're too late" when she sees Prince Edward. I noticed Pumbaa in line for Pip's book at the end. What was the troll wearing, missed that.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Possible spoiler... The troll's clothes were made out of previous princess' dresses. His earrings were Ariel's seashells.
Originally Posted By labretbear This wikipedia entry has a long list of references to other Disney films: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchanted" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E nchanted</a>_(2007_film)
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Wow, how did I miss that? I mention this in my upcoming review, but another thing: Patrick Dempsey's character's name is Robert Philip, which makes him ... "Prince Philip". - kch
