WARNING! This article contains spoilers for Disenchanted.For the past couple of decades, Disney has been throwing money at sequels and reboots of beloved properties. Many fail to live up to the original and fall flat in media conversation. Despite what critics are saying about Disenchanted, most audiences agree it's one of the better Disney sequels in recent years, reflected in the current disparity between scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
Almost the entire cast returns in this second Enchanted film and several other big names join them as new and interesting characters. Disenchanted follows Giselle, Robert, Morgan, and baby Sofia, as they move out of New York City and find trouble at their new home. There are several musical numbers and pieces of dialogue that make for a fun watch and help convey the themes of the movie.
"Life Got So Busy, It Felt Like A Sleeping Curse Fell Over Them Every Single Night."
Pip
The film begins with Pip in Andalasia, telling the story of Giselle and Robert's fairytale to his two kids. He remarks that their story didn't end with 'happily ever after' and explains how the couple's lives have changed since then.
This quote is extremely relatable to most viewers. Being a parent, or even just an adult juggling several responsibilities like a job and housework, is incredibly tiring. Sometimes, it's easy to crash out in bed and not wake up for what seems like forever. This is a brilliant metaphor, one that Pip must also relate to, being a father himself.
"Does Anyone In Andalasia Ever Just Say Stuff?"
Morgan
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Nancy and Edward visit Giselle and her family at their new home with a belated birthday gift for Sofia. They burst into song to explain the purpose of and instructions for the present.
It's a common trope in musicals that characters will burst into song the majority of the time, especially when it's unnecessary or inappropriate. This line in the movie makes fun of the trope, but at the same time, the film plays heavily into it with little shame. Disenchanted has a lot more musical numbers than Enchanted. Take all the music featured in the first installment of the franchise, triple it, and that's how many musical numbers Disenchanted has, though that's clearly the point.
"Happily Ever After Is More Of A Concept Here Than It Is a Thing."
Nancy
Giselle tells Nancy and Edward about her troubles. She fears that she and her family aren't living happily enough, and Nancy chimes in with this thought.
Disney movies often push the idea of 'happily ever after." However, as Nancy says, it doesn't exist in the real world because life keeps going, and life is rough. It's satisfying to hear the media giant acknowledge this fact in clear-cut, precise language. In 2020, Disney and Pixar released Soul, an animated film with this exact message, but told in a different way. It's evident that in the past few years, Disney has taken risks with their messaging, exploring darker and more adult themes.
"I Feel Superior To All Living Things. I Don't Know Why We Were Fighting This."
Pip
As Morgan is being transported to another land, Giselle and Pip go full evil. Pip, now a cat, expresses his thrill at their transformations.
Sometimes the wrong thing can feel so right, and sometimes feeling superior to others is fun. Of course, at this point in Disenchanted, only evil remains, and the Pip and Giselle audiences loved from the first movie are no longer there. This line marks their transition into full villainy while also making a point that the easy thing is not always the right thing to do.
"It's Not That I'm Unhappy... I Wonder If Time's Just Slipping Away..."
Robert
After a rough day, Giselle and Robert sit and discuss how they feel about their new home, their new town, and their lives together. Robert says "It's not that I'm unhappy... I wonder if time's just slipping away and I'll be riding a train over and over, for the rest of my life."
This line is another of the movie's most relatable quotes. As any adult knows, the days tend to mesh together, and a set routine becomes a rut that is difficult to get out of. Even with all the musical numbers and elements thrown in to appeal to kids, it's clear this film was made for fans of the original who have grown up with the film and can now relate wholeheartedly to the core themes of Disenchanted.
"Why Am I So Pointy? And My Eyebrows Are So Perfect!"
Morgan
Giselle throws Morgan through a portal to Andalasia. When she wakes up in the animated world, she looks at her reflection and expresses confusion.
It has always been a point of criticism that animated characters don't look realistic, from the big eyes and the skinny waists to the nimble fingers. Lines like this remind viewers that while the Enchanted franchise offers a wonderful story, it also serves as a parody of similar projects that came before it such as animated/live-action hybrid films like Space Jam. Morgan's quote subtly makes fun of the unrealistic animation, while also referencing Mulan's "Reflection" performance.
"When Did My Daughter Become So Brave?"
Robert
Tyson, Morgan, and Robert meet as everyone in town runs amok to avoid the vines growing exponentially from the ground. Morgan is determined to help Giselle, and this line is Robert's response.
This is a beautiful father-daughter moment that was long overdue. After Giselle unintentionally curses the town, Morgan and Robert are rarely seen together. Between that morning and when they meet again in town, both characters have had a good deal of character development. Robert loves his daughter and is surprised at her determination and passion for protecting the family. He's proud of Morgan and believes she can do whatever she puts her mind to.
"I Wished For A Fairytale Life, And It's All Gone Terribly Wrong - Or Terribly Right."
Giselle
Giselle is fighting the wicked stepmother within her as she tries to speak to Morgan and explain what's happening.
Alone, this line is good. It's the delivery by Amy Adams that makes it hilarious and one of the best quotes in Disenchanted. This moment is featured in the trailers, but there are many more great lines like these throughout the second and third acts of the film. Adams' tonal shift is excellent and proves how amazing of an actress she is. She can perfectly capture a whimsical princess and an evil queen that goes against the princess' personality in the same five-second time frame.
"Seeing A Princess Hanging From A Billboard Was Magic. I Know It Was Real. I Didn't Even Have To Think About It."
Morgan
While in Andalasia, Morgan is introduced to Giselle's memory tree. She comes across the memory of when she first met her mother, and she reminisces about that night.
Life gets difficult as one gets older. In ideal circumstances, a child has nothing to worry about, but as they age, they realize just how scary the real world is. Morgan acknowledges this just before she reignites the magic of the memory. It's often said that people must forget about the past in order to move forward, but this scene shows that memories can be the key to growing as a person. This is similar to Inside Out, in which the core memories make Riley who she is.
"I Just Love You. And I Couldn't Wish For Anything More."
Robert
It's the end of the movie, and all is right. Robert gives Giselle a passionate kiss and explains why he did so with this wonderfully romantic line.
Even with the intense conflict that emerges in Disenchanted, one thing that doesn't change is the love Giselle and Robert have for each other. Sequels often break up the couple to bring them back together, which can diminish the story and the lessons each person learned in the first film. Fans would have likely found it unnecessary and frustrating if Disenchanted followed this trope, so it's a relief they didn't go there. This is one of the last lines of the entire film, and it proves that even through the hardships, their love never wavered.
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