Encanto 2021 ... May 2026
by The New York Times : This review lauds the film as "pure bliss" and "brilliant," focusing on the magical realism and how it serves a story about healing a broken family without a traditional villain.
from Medium : This comprehensive article explores how the film accurately portrays Colombian architecture and music while diving deep into the generational trauma at its core. It highlights how the Thousand Days’ War influenced Abuela’s character and how the soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda resonates with modern audiences. Encanto 2021 ...
by The Guardian : For a more skeptical perspective , Peter Bradshaw argues the film feels "algorithmically generated" and critiques the lack of a central conflict or "friction". by The New York Times : This review
