Wandering_Fox wrote:
There's a lot more to say, but I'll wait for PureElegance to comment~
Yes, I love this movie! I had avoided it for years because I didn't like the idea of a princess losing some innocence and optimism, but once I moved to New York I had a change of heart. I saw it and realized it was right for Giselle to learn what she learned.
My favorite scene, which I think was Disney magic, was during the song "So Close" (which breaks my heart) when Giselle and Robert danced together. It was so magical, like any classic Disney movie. And when they stopped, and Giselle walked up the stairs with Prince Edward, Edward goes, "You're sad." And she replies, "Oh no, I'm fine." Then she looks at Robert and Nancy dancing and kissing, and starts breathing hard and tears roll down her eyes. I do think she needed to go through that though, at least to realize the extent of the love she had for Robert.
Don't even get me started on the scene where she gets seriously angry for the first time in her life, that REALLY affected me. That's the moment where Giselle changes and ... As you can see, I was very much caught up in the whole "transformation" she had. I'm not sure you can simply call it "becoming mature," since that's boring and I don't think she was immature to being with, but more along the lines of experiencing true sadness, anger, and deep emotions for the first time and losing some of your innocence in the process. But you come out even better in the end! Giselle is really inspiring. I know I'm a nerd, but that's what I got from the movie.
I really liked what you said here:
What I was really impressed with was, even though things always seemed to be perfect in Andalasia, it had a superficial edge and nobody questioned it; it's just the way things were. In the real world, nothing was perfect and everything was falling apart, but no one was really trying to fix it; it's just the way things were. But it showed that to be truly happy, you actually have to work hard and accomplish it yourself, but when you do, it's totally worth it.
I also really liked how Giselle and Robert complemented each other. He's so cynical and stubborn in his ways and she's all over the place, young at heart, and always hopeful. Honestly, Giselle's my favorite Disney girl second to Belle. They're both odd, out of place, sincere, kind to everyone, and end up seeing people for who they are and fighting for what they love. I think I only place Belle higher than Giselle since I relate to Belle slightly more than Giselle.
ANYWAYS! I love how funny it is too, the songs were great and catchy (Alan Menken as always), and all the Disney references, if you can catch them! I don't think Disney made such a good movie in a long time, at least one that gave you those feelings you got when seeing Beauty and the Beast. I hadn't felt that way in a while until Enchanted.
Giselle: Nobody has been very nice to me.
Robert: Yeah, well, welcome to New York.
Giselle: Thank you.
Robert: [regarding Morgan] I know she's shy. I know she doesn't have very many friends. I just want her to be strong, you know? To be able to face the world for what it is. That's why I don't encourage the fairy tales. I don't want to set her up to believe in this "dreams come true" nonsense.
Giselle: But dreams do come true. And maybe something wonderful will happen.
Robert: Yeah, well, I forgot who I was talking to.
Giselle: Well, I hope you don't forget. I like talking to you.
OH GISELLE. <3 I loved their "date" at the pizza place, especially when he did some nerdy magic tricks and she's all, "Do it again! Do it again!... *gasp* You're a wizard!"
Anyways, I'm so happy you enjoyed it!!! ^_________^
I saw the Cinderella over the weekend. It was beautiful, I don't even know what to say about it other than, "They sure don't make them like that anymore.
" The "So This is Love" dance scene, oh God. <3 I'm not sure why people criticize Cinderella, if anything I thought she was a cool, sassy girl.
I saw another movie which I'm embarrassed to name XD But it was cute and "not so bad" overall. I'm going to quote this scene since I thought it was sweet/nerdy:
King: You, my dear, are a dreadful dancer.
Anastasia: Yes, I know, Your Majesty.
King: Reminds me of my queen. She trod on my feet too. But she took very good care of my heart.
King: [chuckling] Come here, my dear. I want to show you something. A princess is bestowed with many riches. Land, jewels, horses. But today I wish to give you something much more valuable.
Anastasia: Oh.
King: Isn't it lovely?
Anastasia: A seashell?
King: This shell was the queen's most treasured possession. We found it while walking by the water the day we met. You see, we reached for it at the same moment, and when our hands touched... [chuckles] ...that's when I knew I had found true love.