That probably my favorite thing about this film, or the general idea of Disney making movies that take place in other countries that don't usually get the recognition. The setting in Colombia is perfectly captured and I really enjoyed being there. The vibrant colors, and the culture of the country are all on display. However, that's were the different ends, and the familiar begins. The story and characters feel very familiar and typical of Disney. Characters feeling left out or have everything they want but are unhappy. We've dealt with the outcast character before which is what the main character is. She's treated like the black sheep until a disaster forces her family to see her true purpose. It's all been done before in many other Disney films, heck not just Disney but other companies as well. DreamWorks, Illumination, they all have done it before. So unfortunately, Encanto doesn't feel that unique other than the country of Colombia. The songs are generic, and it's just not a film I'm going to remember. I'm ready for Disney to do something different entirely, actually go outside their comfort zone and give us something truly memorable. This is not it. I will say the animation however is gorgeous, the water looks so real it's good enough to drink, the animal design could use some work, and no leopard would ever be that friendly and upbeat. Another typical Disney trope where everything even a leopard is all sunshine and rainbows with sugar plums and unicorns on top. My final score is: 7.7/10.
Review of Encanto
