Disney whisks us off to a sunny and colourful Colombia for its latest colourful animated musical, in which a family gains enchanted powers, sustained by a magical eternal candle, except for Mirabel, the inevitable bluntly-symbolic poster-girl for everyone being of value and recognising people for who they are. In many ways, Encanto is old-school classic Disney storytelling, right down to the sentient house and seamlessly constructed narrative control that includes a family mystery that is slowly revealed and drives the disruption to the charmed town's life. The film is delivered with a vibrant and energetic style throughout, all driven by another winningly lively and infectious Lin-Manuel Miranda score. The ending may feel a little rushed, but Encanto is a big, warm-hearted and enjoyable blast of Disney magic.
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