# “Disenchanted” on Disney+ **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies, disney-hulu\ **Created:** [November 18, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170 "2022-11-18T21:56:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/1 "2022-11-18T21:56:08Z")
This morning, my sister screened “Enchanted”, to put us in the frame of mind to watch the sequel “Disenchanted”, which we immediately watched. As always, “Enchanted” lived up to its title (enchanting). I’m sorry to report that “Disenchanted” did the same thing. One Doper’s opinion. Anybody else? ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/2 "2022-11-19T05:33:04Z")
It is like many Disney sequels–100% unnecessary and 100% inferior to the original. Bland. Lifeless. Interminable. Uninspired writing. Unmemorable songs. Very much “direct to video” material. The original was brilliant, with something for people of all ages. I’ve watched it maybe a half-dozen times. This one? I _would_ say it is only for children but I suspect that most children will be bored out of their minds with it, especially with the two hour running time. The very existence of this is an insult to the original. ---
**Author:** ![Fair\_Rarity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fair_rarity/32/153_2.png) [@Fair\_Rarity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fair_Rarity)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/3 "2022-11-20T00:16:25Z")
What a waste of 2 hours. I had low expectations and somehow it didn’t even come close to meeting them. There isn’t a single positive thing I can say about it. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/4 "2022-11-20T01:50:07Z")
I didn’t hate it as much the rest of you, but it was not just a cut below the original, it was an amputation below the original. On the other hand, I’m glad Idina Menzel got a real chance to sing in this one. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/5 "2022-11-20T01:53:40Z")
Low expectation. Expectation met. I also am glad Idina sang in this one, it was the high point of the movie. I did love Alan Tudyk channeling I think Ed Wynn as the Scroll. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/6 "2022-11-20T16:24:15Z")
I also was minded of Ed Wynn. Or of Paul Winchell doing his best Ed Wynn impression. But I’m not going to re-watch it to make sure. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/7 "2022-11-20T16:55:04Z")
I wonder how many people see the title and think this is a thread about _Disenchant **ment** _. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/8 "2022-11-20T16:56:14Z")
Well it does say Disney+ and not Netflix. Also the Movie Tag. That should help a lot. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/9 "2022-11-20T17:46:37Z")
Once again I must thank Dopers for movie guidance. Though neither _Enchanted_ nor _Disenchanted_ is normally my kind of movie, the comments about _Enchanted_ made me interested in seeing it. It really was a sweet, charming movie, and not just for kids. As for the sequel, based on the comments here I don’t think I’ll bother with it. The failure of the sequel kind of reminds me of the two _Arthur_ films (with Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli) the 1981 original which was light-hearted and funny, and the sequel _Arthur 2: On the Rocks_ which was dark and rather depressing. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/10 "2022-11-20T22:03:18Z")
I enjoyed it okay, but am unlikely to see it a second time. I thought the tone shift when they go into Monrolasia or whatever it was called didn’t get properly explored, and the stakes weren’t very well established. I found it fun, funny, and I liked a couple of the songs, though. And the brief cameo from the actress who played the original Morgan, Rachel Covey, was a nice inclusion. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/11 "2022-11-20T22:24:58Z")
In a sense it was like _WandaVision_. Start out thinking it’s going to be a light, frothy piece of escapism, only to have it turn dark, with the principal character acting more and more unlike herself. Disenchanted took that way too far, doubling down on the formula by starting with an original premise that was original, upbeat and happy, and using a star who had acted with Muppets, fer cryin’ out loud! Yeah, yeah, happy ending and all that. But by the time the movie got there, it was too late. ---
**Author:** ![Noelq](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noelq/32/16438_2.png) [@Noelq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noelq)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disenchanted-on-disney/975170/12 "2022-11-22T19:03:19Z")
And once again I disagree with Dopers :). I found it to be a very cute, light tale, with a wonderful message. Great songs, great acting, fantastic choreography. It was a nice bit of fluff following up on the original nice bit of fluff.