Encanto
Encanto Starring Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Diane Guerrero Directed by Jared Bush & Byron Howard Disney churns out animated tales in their sleep, offering unforgettable princess stories ever since the 1930s, and their 60th production - "Encanto" - manages to still entertain, enlighten and embolden us to be better versions of ourselves, told through the lens of a Colombian magical family and their no-so-magical family member who of course serves as the glue to bring together the entire story. Even though it follows a traditional story of the "non-magical" outcast saving the family, it's done with precision, care, and above all beautifully animated storytelling filled with lively song and dance numbers and impeccable voice acting. While fleeing their homeland, Abuela Alma Madrigal (Maria Cecilia Botero), her husband, and three infant children find themselves under attack by the rebel force, and her husband pays the ultimate pric...