Apr 5: Off Topic: Film 'Encanto'

Weslee and I love watching movies, although our tastes don't always align. A few years ago, he introduced me to reaction vids on YouTube, where we see people watch and react to movies (or TV shows, musical performances, etc). 

I have watched a lot since then, probably more than him, usually in the middle of the night while listening for seizures.

So I have seen lots of reactions to the movie ENCANTO (one of the best animated movies I have experienced). Reactions are all positive, and quite a few reactors end up spilling a tear or two.

SPOILER ALERT

One aspect I don't get. Mirabel (the main character who looks to be a teen) doesn't receive a magical gift during her door ceremony. Why? That is the question every reactor asks. But the answer, given towards the end, is often overlooked. THAT is what I don't get.

The answer(s):

• It wasn't her time to get a her gift when she was a young child.
• Bruno's vision had to happen first. Notice how Mirabel in Bruno's vision matched her current appearance / age.
• Bruno hints at it, when he rejoins his family: "You are the real gift, kid."
• Mirabel's gift: to be the next generation of Matron / Keeper of the family magic. That is why installing and turning the doorknob of the reconstructed house was an indication of HER gift... not just a door to a room, but a door to the entire magical house and village. She is set to take Abuela's place because Abuela (Grandmother) can't live forever.

Just my opinion. You?

NOTE: I think I will keep interjecting posts about art, videos and other topics in this forum. I am not just a mom of an adult child with autism, OCD, intractable epilepsy, partial blindness, and etc.

Had to cancel our Disney+ subscription because of rising prices on almost everything. It is a real bummer because we can't watch Marvel movies, etc., or rewatch Encanto!

Anyhoo, for the last 3 afternoons, Weslee has had seizure clusters. Trying to slip a rescue seizure med in between seizures takes practice, of which I have plenty. The rescue nose spray is easier.

Have a great day.

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