Encanto (2021)

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Can the magical songwriting of Lin-Manuel Miranda carry this film to greatness? Which one of our hosts is literally Luisa? And does this Disney plot stick the landing? Find out as we review the 2021 movie: Encanto!

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(00:00) - Intro
(00:51) - Spoiler-Free Review
(25:51) - Spoilery Review

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