Disney's "Godmothered" is a fun romp reminiscent of Enchanted. The godmother and youngest daughter particularly stole the show, but all the acting was very moving and convincing. As usual, Disney knows how to tug on our heartstrings
The movie starts out in a cynical suburban-urban setting, with a tired mother who is relatable, though a bit crankier and more pessimistic than the average adult. Her foils are her upbeat coworker Prince and the (not quite) fairy godmother herself, who each present a bit more "upbeatly". But as the movie progresses, we see Mackenzie evolve and grow into the version of herself with more energy, hopes and dreams, and we root for her progressively more and more as she navigates career and romantic obstacles.
Strengths: puns, humor, cute kids. I chuckled very loudly at some of the wry wit, like when they mentioned Spanx
Room for improvement: it's just a Disney movie. Still lacks some realism, nuance and concern for real world events by the end. Definitely no "Inside Out 2" or "Breaking Bad" in the level of nuance(s)
4.5 / 6.0 Stars
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