'Enchanted's' Disney-inspired moments - latimes.com

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<I>By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer </I>

'Enchanted'

( Disney )

By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Disney's new live-action/animated comedy is earning rave reviews for its unconventional tale about an animated princess named Giselle who is cast out of the kingdom by an evil queen only to suddenly finds herself in the midst of real-world New York City. But the laugh-out-loud romance doesn't completely break with tradition. The film is chock full of winking nods to classic Disney films.

Here are a few Disney-inspired moments from "Enchanted."

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