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Reaction and Analysis of Disney's Encanto
Discover the core themes of self-worth and found family explored in Encanto, praised for its stunning visuals and powerful soundtrack.
Short Summary
- Reactors deeply appreciated the film's visual quality and rich musical score.
- The narrative successfully explores how societal pressure (represented by gifts) damages family bonds.
- Mirabel’s journey resonated as a central story about discovering inherent value outside of exceptional abilities.
- The discussion highlights the emotional depth found in the reconciliation between Abuela and Mirabel, and the reveal of Bruno.
The hosts engage in a lively viewing experience, breaking down the emotional impact of Mirabel’s exclusion, the stress displayed by Luisa, and the eventual catharsis of the Madrigal family overcoming division through unity. They emphasize that the film champions the idea that the true 'miracle' is the family bond itself, strengthened by community support.
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Top Comments (10)
She is the replacement for abuelita. She didn't have a door bc the house was always hers. Its why she was the only 2 people you see talking directly to the house and it responding was Abuelita and her.
"Surface Pressure" is such a banger, but man it's tough to listen to Luisa feeling like she has to literally carry the entire family, that she thinks without her strength, she's nothing.
There's nothing wrong with crying at an animated movie. Especially this one.
One of my favorite little details about this movie is the contrast between how they portray Abuelo‘s death in the beginning of the movie versus how they portray it at the end. In the beginning, when Abuela is telling the story to young Mirabel, she sanitizes it using euphemisms like “Abuelo was lost” and we see a relatively mild expression of grief from Abuela. At the end, Mirabel gets the full picture. Her Abuelo is violently murdered and she sees the full weight of Abuela’s horror and grief, and her lonely journey forward. This film was as much about Mirabel learning about the burdens of her family members, who she saw as blessed and gifted, as it was about her family seeing the hidden gift within Mirabel.
When you think about it, Mirabel did get a gift, the greatest power of all. The powerto keep her family together.
Abuela literally starts the movie saying "the best way for some of us to help, is to step aside and let the rest of the family do what they do best" and doesn't follow her own advice for the rest of the movie
I'm Colombian and this one always destroys me, my abuela also had to go through the forced displacement, several times, my abuelo almost died in the civil war that was going on, seeing this on tv just hits me so hard I can't help but sob every time I hear Yatra singing that song.
I love that Disney has been tackling the villains we carry within us in their recent films. Self acceptance. Generational trauma. Family trust. Etc. As much as I love a great classic Disney villain, I feel these films hit much harder because every single one of us on some level or another can relate to these sorts of feelings and doubts. And they have also really leaned into their sense of humor lately. A lot of people complain about Disney "losing their way" but I think Disney has actually found its way with the direction they have taken things.
I come from a Latin family and the most unbelievable part of this movie isnt the magic powers or the living house but a latina grandma saying "I'm sorry, it was my fault". I have never heard an abuela say those words including mine, this movie truly is a work of fiction.
It’s so great for kids to see adults be wrong without being a villain. Abuela was wrong, but she had her reasons and once she really realized, she apologized. Breaking generational trauma.
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Top Comments (10)
She is the replacement for abuelita. She didn't have a door bc the house was always hers. Its why she was the only 2 people you see talking directly to the house and it responding was Abuelita and her.
"Surface Pressure" is such a banger, but man it's tough to listen to Luisa feeling like she has to literally carry the entire family, that she thinks without her strength, she's nothing.
There's nothing wrong with crying at an animated movie. Especially this one.
One of my favorite little details about this movie is the contrast between how they portray Abuelo‘s death in the beginning of the movie versus how they portray it at the end. In the beginning, when Abuela is telling the story to young Mirabel, she sanitizes it using euphemisms like “Abuelo was lost” and we see a relatively mild expression of grief from Abuela. At the end, Mirabel gets the full picture. Her Abuelo is violently murdered and she sees the full weight of Abuela’s horror and grief, and her lonely journey forward. This film was as much about Mirabel learning about the burdens of her family members, who she saw as blessed and gifted, as it was about her family seeing the hidden gift within Mirabel.
When you think about it, Mirabel did get a gift, the greatest power of all. The powerto keep her family together.
Abuela literally starts the movie saying "the best way for some of us to help, is to step aside and let the rest of the family do what they do best" and doesn't follow her own advice for the rest of the movie
I'm Colombian and this one always destroys me, my abuela also had to go through the forced displacement, several times, my abuelo almost died in the civil war that was going on, seeing this on tv just hits me so hard I can't help but sob every time I hear Yatra singing that song.
I love that Disney has been tackling the villains we carry within us in their recent films. Self acceptance. Generational trauma. Family trust. Etc. As much as I love a great classic Disney villain, I feel these films hit much harder because every single one of us on some level or another can relate to these sorts of feelings and doubts. And they have also really leaned into their sense of humor lately. A lot of people complain about Disney "losing their way" but I think Disney has actually found its way with the direction they have taken things.
I come from a Latin family and the most unbelievable part of this movie isnt the magic powers or the living house but a latina grandma saying "I'm sorry, it was my fault". I have never heard an abuela say those words including mine, this movie truly is a work of fiction.
It’s so great for kids to see adults be wrong without being a villain. Abuela was wrong, but she had her reasons and once she really realized, she apologized. Breaking generational trauma.