encanto

Encanto focuses heavily on the personalities and emotional struggles of the Madrigal family. Mirabel is kind, curious, awkward, emotional, and determined. Even though she has no magical gift, she cares deeply about her family and refuses to give up on them. She often feels ignored and insecure but is brave enough to confront problems others avoid. Abuela Alma is strict, protective, and controlling. She loves her family, but her fear of losing everything causes her to pressure everyone to be perfect and useful. Luisa appears confident and strong because of her super strength, but inside she is stressed and exhausted from carrying everyone’s burdens. She fears disappointing people. Isabela seems elegant, flawless, and perfect, creating beautiful flowers with her magic. Secretly, she hates always having to act perfect and wants freedom to be herself. Bruno is strange, anxious, awkward, and misunderstood. Because he can see the future, people blame him for bad events even when he only tells the truth. He hides away but still secretly loves and protects the family. Dolores is quiet, observant, and nosy because her super hearing lets her know everyone’s secrets. She tends to gossip but is caring. Camilo is playful, dramatic, and funny. Since he can shapeshift, he enjoys entertaining people and teasing family members. Antonio is shy, sweet, and gentle. He can talk to animals and quickly bonds with Mirabel because he feels understood by her. Pepa is emotional and high-energy. Her moods control the weather, so she constantly tries to stay calm even when stressed. Julieta, Mirabel’s mom, is nurturing, patient, and loving. She heals people with food and acts as one of the calmer members of the family. The movie’s main message is that everyone hides pressure and insecurities behind the role they are expected to play. Even magical people can struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, fear, or feeling unappreciated.