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Spellbound review: Netflix film enchants with mature take on divorce, but lacks spark
India TodaySpellbound is a visually enchanting animated film set in the magical world of Lumbria, where Princess Ellian embarks on a quest to break the spell that has transformed her parents, King Solon and Queen Ellsmere, into monsters. The curse on Ellian’s parents symbolises the discord in their marriage, and the story’s strength lies in its willingness to explore such an emotionally resonant topic in a family film. As an animated film, Spellbound is neither fully geared towards children nor entirely satisfying for adults, landing in a somewhat awkward middle ground. With its strong emotional undercurrent and a solid voice cast, Spellbound has its moments, but uneven pacing and lacklustre musical numbers prevent it from being truly magical.
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