Some early reviews of Disney's Enchanted are giving this flick a positive buzz. Flick opens November 21st.

Here are a couple of early reviews for Disney's Enchanted and, if the lines "a pleasant November bombshell" and "an oddly satisfying film" are any indication, it looks like this flick could be a good PG-rated time at the movies.

Enchanted Competitor for Golden Globes, says MSN

"Watch out, Hairspray," writes Gregory Ellwood for MSN. "That Golden Globe award for Best Musical or Comedy isn't locked up yet. Amy Adams and her new Disney movie, Enchanted, are appearing as a pleasant November bombshell in the awards season race.

"Enchanted tells the tale of 2D animated princess Giselle (Adams), who falls in love with the handsome Prince Charming (James Marsden) much to the chagrin of Charming's conniving mother, Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon). Fearing that her power over the kingdom will be lost by their quickie marriage, Narissa tricks Giselle into falling into a magical well that banishes her to real-life, flesh and blood New York . . . the magic of Enchanted is Adams' wide-eyed portrayal of an animated character becoming real . . . In one particular scene, Giselle experiences anger for the first time, and at that moment, the movie stops all pretense of being a cute little Disney flick and fearlessly elevates to something special.

"The movie also features the return of composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas), who cook up several memorable tunes that provide sly winks to previous Disney songs while standing strong as their own original compositions. Director Kevin Lima also deserves some praise for shooting the musical numbers in a classic Hollywood tradition that doesn't feel forced or repetitive (unlike another particular summer flick).

Enchanted Appeals to Kids and Parents

"For moviegoers older than 18, though, the best part of Enchanted is that it's similar to Pixar films and the first two Shrek movies in that it will appeal to kids and their parents. The audience at the sneak peek burst out laughing at numerous jokes that will completely fly over 9-year-olds' heads without making them feel left out."

MSN's movie reviews are in line with most other sites, although they were harsher with Michael Clayton than expected, and they inexplicably gave four stars to The Heartbreak Kid. So we can probably take this review at face value.

Adding some "fresh perspective," as Ratatouille's Anton Ego would say, is Latauro over at Ain't It Cool News. He gives props to the cast and the makeup magicians over at the Mouse House, but as for the downsides . . . I'll let the man speak for himself.

"The film starts off very corny," he writes. "Corny in such a way that there was some doubt in my mind as to whether the filmmakers knew they were being ironic or not . . . By the time we get to New York, there's no doubt what they're trying to do. Amy Adams mugs for the camera a lot . . . playing the over-gesturing princess in the real world setting.

James Marsden as Prince Charming Steals the Show

"As good as the rest of the cast is," Latauro raves, "Marsden absolutely steals the show. This is probably the best showcase his comedic skills have had to date; if I gave stars in my reviews, his pitch-perfect delivery and impeccable timing would notch the film up at least an extra star.

"The film's biggest problem is how it handles the real world stuff. It's hard to get the central cartoon-princess-in-our-world concept if the world doesn't resemble our world at all. It's Snow White finding herself in Miracle on 34th Street."

Somehow I highly doubt Disney would go for a hard-R rating for a musical comedy, which limits how gritty Kevin Lima could make the flick's Manhattan setting. That said, I see Latauro's point. Expect a Disney-fied New York in Enchanted; one that the NYC Tourist Board won't complain about.

"The nine-year-old and twelve-year-old I took to the film . . . both felt the whole thing was a bit predictable (unprompted, too). I was . . . yearning for the version of this film made by Pixar or some auteur with a strong sense of how to contrast the two worlds with a bit more panache. Still, if you go in expecting a Disney movie, you probably won't be disappointed.

Clever Disney Spoof with Naff Ending

"The way they spoof the music of Disney films is particularly clever, managing to make fun of the Disney standards whilst still creating some songs and dance sequences that are really quite good . . . the old hag from Snow White . . . gets a real world representation here, and full credit to the makeup artist who did it. It's truly astonishing work.

"The ending is a bit naff . . . but it's an oddly satisfying film that I really wasn't expecting to like as much as I did."

It's not the same as Ratatouille's "best animated film since Pinocchio"-level plaudits, but the Mouse House should be pleased with the reaction this flick is getting so far. If the box office response matches what the critics are saying, then Enchanted should do well in theatres.

Enchanted opens November 21st.