Mom in the City

I have wanted to see the Enchanted movie since last month, but I couldn't convince my husband or older son to watch it with me.  (It's times like these that make me want a girl...or at least to borrow one!)

In any event, after hearing Judi from A Baby Boomer's Life After Fifty rave about the movie while we were on a panel together, I decided to stay up and watch it after everyone was down for the night.  I'm so glad that I did.  It was great!

I liked how the movie seamlessly combined animation with live action.  One moment, it's a traditional Disney fairy tale.  Shortly after, the soon-to-be princess (Giselle) ends up in Times Square.  All of the live action actors and actresses did a great job, especially Patrick Dempsey (he's so handsome!) and Susan Sarandon (she's one of my favorite actresses anyway). 

I won't give away the whole storyline, because I think that in this instance it's more fun to see it unfold without knowing what's going to happen next.  I will say that the things that I liked the most were the music.  I especially liked "True Love's Kiss" which reminded me of my wedding day -- the first time that I kissed my husband on the lips.  I also liked "That’s How You Know" which reminded me to do those special little things to make sure that my husband knows how much I love him.  I also liked the ending which was a refreshing girl-friendly alternative to the stereotypical prince saving the "damsel in distress".  I highly recommend this movie (even if you have boys and husbands that don't want to see it with you - you'll enjoy it by yourself!).