Crazy, colourful Encanto a milestone

Encanto (PG, 99 mins) Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith Reviewed by James Croot ★★★★

Disney’s 60th feature-length animated adventure continues its recent globetrotting search for stories. The result is an enchanting Colombian tale that’s suitable for the whole family.

For decades, the magical, Madrigal family have been the heart of their surrounding village. Saved by amiracle after husband Pedro’s sacrificial stand against invaders seemingly ended in vain, mother-of-three Alma (Maria Cecilia Botero) has resided in a living house (casita). Each clan member is gifted a special power on their coming of age.

One possesses super strength,