The Madrigal family live in an enchanted village, in a magical sentient house, and everyone in the family has a magical gift, except Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz). An outsider in her own family, Mirabel is the only one who can see the magic is fading, that cracks are appearing in the walls. The only way to find answers is to see the last broken prophecy of her Uncle Bruno (John Leguizamo), who could see the future and left the family because of it, before the magic is gone for good.
Whoo boy, there is a lot of generational trauma in this movie. And songs. Are you an overachieving firstborn terrified of ever looking like you're struggling? "What Else Can I Do?" How about a middle child people pleaser worried sick over ever letting anyone down ever? "Surface Pressure" Youngest kid sad about never measuring up to the standards of your older, cooler siblings? "Waiting on a Miracle" Whatever your damage, there's a song for that!
It's a fun, vibrant musical that captures all the joy and horror of extended family. It's currently streaming on Disney+.
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