LDS Neighborhood Movies - Enchanted  

Posted by Linda Keilbart Scanlan in , , , ,

Enchanted is one of Disney's newest DVD releases. The movie is indeed enchanting! Animated fairytale characters find themselves in "reality". They bring with them their fairytale perks, ie; breaking out in song, having animals help with chores, etc. Children will recognize this film as a conglomerate of such movies as Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.

Adults will more than likely classify it as a cute, chic flick. My husband and I saw it for the first time on our Anniversary. I would not have chosen this film normally for an anniversary show, but the movie show time was convenient for our schedule. I must admit now that I would recommend it to anyone as a romantic movie to watch.

There are however a long list of inconsistencies associated with this movie.

- "Giselle rides the subway from Times Square to the Bowery, and Edward gets lunch in a deli--yet neither has any money.

- The film is clearly set during warm weather, with lots of summer foliage and no one in heavy jackets. Yet when the chipmunk breaks out of the hotel room, there is clearly snow across the street.

- When Nancy arrives at Robert's apartment to find Giselle there, Robert is in need of a shave. When he chases after Nancy as she leaves the building and gets into a taxi, he is clean-shaven. When he returns to the apartment, he has considerable beard growth again." (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0461770/goofs)

For more "goofs" you can go to http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Trivia/ and type in "Enchanted" in the search box.

This movie is rated PG for scarey images and mild innuendos. Giselle (played by Amy Adams) wears low cut dresses throughout the movie. Robert (played by Patrick Dempsey) walks in on Giselle getting out of the shower just as two pigeons cover her with a towel. Prince Edward (James Marsden) brandishes his sword and occasionally stabs inanimate objects (a bus) or threatens people gallantly in his quest for Giselle.

Over all I would recommend this movie for all ages.

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Romeo and Juliet - 1996  

Posted by Linda Keilbart Scanlan in , , , , ,

History is fascinating. The movie industry has brought truth, glamor and understanding to the historically challenged population. Shakespeare seems to be number one on the list for those historically challenged people. Fortunately Twentieth Century Fox has given this group of handicapped individuals hope.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes starred in the 1996 Shakespearean film “Romeo and Juliet”. A new generation was introduced to this classic set in “the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach.” Though in a modern setting, the original dialog has been maintained. The combination of old and new created a new form of “classic” for movie goers.

I watched this film for the first time in a school environment for troubled teens. It was part of their required English credit. I was amazed how these High School teens could relate to the presentation of rivals. The altruistic viability of this film made those kids think twice about life, death and gangs.

Viewers are exposed to other Shakespearean dialog as “there are various billboards throughout the movie that contain quotes from other Shakespeare plays: -
  • 'Shoot forth thunder' (the gun advert) is from 'The Second Part of King Henry the Sixth', Act IV, Scene I, Line 109.
  • 'Experience is by industry achiev'd' (in the Capulet lift) is from 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona', Act I, Scene III, Line 25.
  • 'Such stuff as dreams are made on' (another advert) is from 'The Tempest', Act IV, Scene I, Lines 168-169. Prospero (the name of the drink in the advert) is the player who says these lines.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt were both considered for the part of Juliet. Claire Danes ultimately got the role. Claire wore a wig throughout the filming of this movie. Special wigs were made for her underwater scenes.

This film is rate PG-13 for violence and sensuality. It is strongly recommended that parents preview this film. Having gang images may be disturbing and unwanted. It is a great way to introduce your teenagers to a bit of English culture, while enjoying the talents of a true writer.

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