--- title: "Enchanted: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/enchanted/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/enchanted" critics_score: 74 critics_reviews: 13 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Enchanted (2007): what the critics said Critics' score 74 from 13 reviews: 10 positive, 2 mixed, 1 negative. Most critics like Enchanted, and nearly all of them like it for the same reason: Amy Adams. Review after review singles out her Giselle, praising her for playing the character’s innocence straight and making it funny and touching rather than cloying. Beyond the lead, the reviews warm to the film’s affectionate parody of Disney’s own fairy tales, and several call it the studio’s most enjoyable family outing in years. The spread is fairly narrow, with most reviews landing between good and very good, but the reservations are consistent where they appear. Total Film and Collider find it safe or too self-conscious to rank with the classics, and Den of Geek notes the villain is underused. The two sharper dissents come from Slant Magazine, which finds its treatment of women regressive, and The Hollywood Reporter, which calls it grating and says the premise goes largely unexplored. Even those two, though, credit Adams. ## The Guardian — Mark Kermode Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 5 April 2008. Kermode finds the film a delightful, refreshing family fantasy that appeals across ages. He especially praises Amy Adams for making Giselle’s innocence charming rather than irritatingly cute. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/apr/06/features.review17) ## The Independent — Nicholas Barber Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 16 December 2007. Barber finds the film wholesome, mischievous and enchanting, calling it Disney’s best cartoon in years. He especially praises Amy Adams’s performance as Giselle, whose straight-faced naivety wins laughs and sympathy. [Read the review](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/enchanted-pg-bee-movie-mr-magorium-s-wonder-emporium-766069.html) ## Variety — Todd McCarthy Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 18 November 2007. McCarthy finds the film an unusually charming, broadly appealing musical that lives up to its title. He especially praises Amy Adams’s magnetic performance, which gives Giselle’s transformation emotional depth and comic sparkle. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2007/film/awards/enchanted-1200554452/) ## Empire — Olly Richards Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 30 October 2007. Richards finds the film a silly, retro blast that works especially well for fairy-tale fans. He singles out Amy Adams’s spirited comic performance as one of the year’s best. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/enchanted-review/) ## Radio Times — Sue Robinson Rating 4/5. The critic suggests the film succeeds where the Shrek sequel disappointed. Amy Adams is singled out as Giselle in the story’s shift from animation to live action. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-kv9tzw/enchanted/) ## Time Out — Derek Adams Rating 4/5. 12 October 2007. The review praises the film as an amusing parody of Disney’s own stories. It singles out the playful blend of classic fairy-tale material for praise. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/enchanted) ## Screen Daily — Brent Simon Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 21 November 2007. Simon finds the film a genial, pleasantly told family comedy that leaves a smile. He especially praises Amy Adams’s radiant, engaging performance as Giselle. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/enchanted/4035974.article) ## Total Film — Total Film Rating 3/5. 14 December 2007. The review calls the film a safe, enjoyable family outing, though not a spectacular one. It singles out Amy Adams’s energetic, dimensional performance as the film’s heart and soul. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/enchanted-review/) ## Slant Magazine — Nick Schager Rating 2/4. 16 November 2007. Schager finds the film energetic but ultimately regressive in its treatment of women. He praises the humor of Giselle cleaning Robert’s apartment with the help of city animals. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/enchanted/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Kirk Honeycutt Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 18 November 2007. Honeycutt finds the film clever in moments but ultimately grating and heavy-handed. He praises Amy Adams for making Giselle’s transition from cartoon to live action believable, while faulting the film for leaving its premise largely unexplored. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/enchanted-review-movie-2007-158018/) ## Eye for Film — Val Kermode Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 1 December 2007. Kermode finds the film delightful and says its simple premise is executed with charm. She especially praises the leads’ innocent performances and the film’s ability to entertain without irony. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/enchanted-film-review-by-val-kermode) ## Den of Geek — Simon Brew Rating 4/5. 8 August 2008. Brew warmly recommends the film and its Blu-ray presentation, while noting the villain is underused. He singles out Amy Adams’s performance as the film’s standout strength. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/enchanted-blu-ray-disc-review/) ## Collider — Brian Orndorf Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 18 March 2008. The critic finds Enchanted an entertaining family film, though too self-conscious to match classic Disney. Amy Adams’s committed, energetic performance as Giselle is singled out for praise, while the ending’s overt self-reference and bathroom humor draw complaints. [Read the review](https://collider.com/enchanted-dvd-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/enchanted.md