“…looks like a cheapie commercial for Royal Caribbean Cruises.”

“…swerves unsteadily among subplots and sensibilities.”

“…a strangely beautiful creep show.”

“…manages enough charm, inventiveness, and technical innovation to be worth the effort.”

“…a breezy if overblown adaptation of the Aaron Blabey children’s book series.”

“…a decent Pixar picture, if not the most original of its offerings.”

“A wonder in the way 13-year-old girls can be: monstrous one moment, heart-melting the next.”

“Encanto boasts two standout musical numbers…”

“One of Pixar’s smaller, sweeter efforts…”

“Cruella looms over it all.”