And yet, she still gets involved in unraveling a mystery and learning truths about her family in unexpectedly exciting and emotionally involving ways.
Most Disney movies feature a princess, or a hero on an epic quest to faraway lands. Encanto turns all those conventions on their head — Mirabel is not only not a princess, she's just a normal, not-gifted girl, and all the action takes place within walking distance of her house. And yet, she still gets involved in unraveling a mystery and learning truths about her family in unexpectedly exciting and emotionally involving ways. (Plus, this one has " We Don't Talk About Bruno," an all-time Disney banger.)