Encanto
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 24, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 41 Critic Reviews
Positive:
35
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The Irish TimesTara BradyNov 29, 2021
There are qualities to admire here even if it always feels like a movie manufactured by a committee. Read full review
60
Christian Science MonitorStephen HumphriesNov 23, 2021
The story lacks the imaginative surprises of the best fantasy tales. Encanto compensates with gentle humor – there’s something deeply hilarious about the indifferent expression of a capybara – and Indiana Jones-like action sequences. Read full review
60
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzNov 15, 2021
There is so much to enjoy about Encanto — the songs, the gorgeous animation, the cultural traditions. All of which make the script’s serious shortcomings all the more surprising and disappointing. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreNov 16, 2021
I found Encanto more aggravating than entertaining. Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Aparita BhandariNov 15, 2021
Encanto ends up being overwrought rather than enchanting. Read full review
40
The GuardianPeter BradshawNov 15, 2021
There are some nice moments and sweet showtunes, but Encanto feels like it is aspiring to exactly that sort of bland frictionless perfection that the film itselfis solemnly preaching against, with a contrived storyline which wants to have its metaphorical cake and eat it. Read full review
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