Charming (2018)

Charming takes a delightfully oddball fairy-tale premise—three iconic princesses accidentally engaged to the same Prince Charming—and spins it into a bright, bouncy animated musical that knows how to poke fun at “happily ever after” without turning mean-spirited. The movie’s real charm is its playful vibe: a road-quest full of slapstick mishaps, colorful fantasy detours, and pop songs that keep the energy up while the characters stumble toward something more sincere than destiny-by-default. Demi Lovato gives the story a grounded spark, and the film’s best moments come when it lets romance and comedy share the same stage instead of competing. It won’t be for everyone if you prefer classic, storybook elegance over modern pop-musical silliness, but if you’re in the mood for a light, self-aware fairy-tale remix, it’s an easy, cheerful watch.

Charming is trying to be a cheeky, music-driven fairy-tale remix that pokes fun at Prince Charming clichés while delivering a sweet “true love” adventure. The problem is it often feels like a bunch of loosely connected scenes rather than a story that builds, with jokes and twists that seem borrowed from better films and songs that rarely land as memorable. The animation is serviceable but frequently flat and TV-level, which undercuts the big fantasy romance it’s aiming for. If you’re looking for sharp writing, standout musical numbers, or Disney/Pixar polish, this will likely disappoint—but if you just want a lightweight, mildly snarky fairy-tale mashup to keep kids occupied, it’s harmless enough.