Disney is consistent. Audiences can expect quality from Disney theatrical releases and know their movies will rarely misfire. The animation will excel, the cast will be recognizable, and the original music will be above average. Encanto delivers on all of this. Unfortunately, reaching the floor of Disney's quality control is about as far as Encanto goes. The story has a unique premise and worthy themes, but feels bland beyond that. There are too many characters and the conflict is played out, leaving the plot muddled and stale. As a whole, the writing is fine but lacks the bite to make the movie particularly memorable.
Meanwhile, the acting is equally unexciting. The crowd of characters all have their quirks, but nobody steals the show or noticeably elevates the material. Overall, the bonds here just don't stick like some of Disney's better installments. The same can be said about the soundtrack (which is very good but hardly iconic) and the direction (which is intentional but slightly generic). Ultimately, the striking color and motion mixed with the flavorful designs and dynamic editing just isn't enough to carry Encanto to greatness. The movie is sure to satisfy viewers, but unlikely to leave lasting impressions.
Writing: 6/10
Direction: 7/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Acting: 6/10
Editing: 8/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 8/10
Overall Score: 7.4/10
Comments