A look at Amy Adams's comedy comeback 'as perky as she was back in 2007' with 'Disenchanted'

"She's still as perky as she was back in 2007," chimed critics when the redoubtable Amy Adams stepped back into the glass slippers of Giselle, the animated princess-turned-real world damsel, in Disney's 'Disenchanted'. Fifteen years after her enchanting performance in the original Disney caper, 'Enchanted', Adams's return to the comedic realm stands as a "breath of fresh air" after her foray into more serious Oscar bait movies, as reported by The Guardian in 2022.

"Stuck in the Murk" No More

The move to return to the Disney fold might have surprised some, given the serious roles she's played since the first movie. However, the Disney sequel offers a new lease of life for Adams. As Giselle, her charm and endearing naiveté seem undimmed by time. Now a New Yorker mother with a sulky teenage stepdaughter and a new baby, she decides to move to the suburbs to find her own version of 'happily ever after'.

'Disenchanted', but Far from Disheartening

While 'Disenchanted' doesn't quite capture the original's magic, it does manage to churn out an enjoyable tale of a fairytale land gone awry, complete with dragons, queens, and an evil stepmother plot. However, amid the story's convolutions, Amy Adams’s "perky" performance shines, a reminder of her ebullient turn in 'Junebug' that brought her to the limelight.

The return of Adams to comedy is a welcome respite for fans. As Giselle, she retains the quirky spark that endeared her to audiences in the first movie. Her comedic rapport with Maya Rudolph’s hilariously haughty housewife provides some of the film’s best moments, a "fun fizz" that helps 'Disenchanted' retain its charm despite its overstretched run-time.

In retrospect, Amy Adams's 'Disenchanted' performance is a reminder of the star's versatility. Her transition from serious roles back to comedy displays the breadth of her talent and re-establishes her as one of Hollywood's most endearing actresses, a true "breath of fresh air."

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