It's only through Mirabel's quest to save the family's powers that the family apologise to Bruno and he is welcomed back. Like Alma, Mirabel puts others before herself, and is willing to sacrifice for the good of the family and the village. Since Mirabel has two sisters representing beauty and brawn, it makes. Mirabel and Alma later join their family for an updated family photo. The matriarch of the Madrigal familyAbuela Alma is mother to triplets blessed with magical abilities. After all, Mirabel was the one who truly made it happen by putting her family before herself. Walt Disney Animation Studios Encantofollows an extraordinary family named the Madrigals, who live in a magical house that blessed every child with a unique gift. Other than that, it's mostly embroidered with colorful butterfly prints. Mirabel, in turn, points the finger at her abuela being the reason for everyone getting weighed down by her abnormally high expectations and thus, losing their magic. They fill their day with the MCU, magical girls, Skyrim, and as many hours of Dungeons & Dragons as possible, including watching the latest episodes of Critical Role (Laudna be praised). Whaddya mean, we don't talk about Bruno? During her youngest cousin Antonio's gift unveiling ceremony, Mirabel notices cracks in the charmed house's structures, and she raises alarm. Mirabel, visibly saddened by this, forces a smile on her face and tells Alma that she understands. The movie also points out her power in some key lines of dialogue. It's a beautiful thematic close to the film. When she leans over to get a better look, Mariano calls her name, causing Mirabel to bump her head on the table. Mirabels magical power is the cornerstone of her household as she supports her family. Heartbroken, Mirabel leaves the Encanto through the pass created in the mountains when the candle went out. In 'The Family Madrigal', Mirabel sings: "Luisa's super strong / The beauty and the brawn do no wrong". She then notices some of Antonio's coatis taking pieces of the vision out of her father's pocket. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. A few commenters also agreed and expanded on the theory. | Encanto While Disney hasn't announced a sequel to Encanto yet, that doesn't mean they aren't stil. It was released theatrically in the United States on November 24, 2021 and on Disney+ today. When one of the kids tells Mirabel that if she were in her position she'd be very sad, Mirabel says she isn't sad because even without a gift she believes she's special as the rest of her family. But many fans saw a resemblance between Bruno and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, in both appearance and the importance of his role. When the candle held the magic, its power was golden. While Mirabel tries to get more information about Bruno's vision from Pepa, Flix comes in and tells Mirabel that Bruno's visions were nightmares, explaining that Bruno would say something terrible and then it would happen. Mirabel quickly explains that the magic is dying, the house is breaking and Luisa's gift is fading and she believes it's all because of her. As the kids press Mirabel about what her power is, Mirabel frantically tries to steer the conversation back to her other relatives. Mirabel stands on the sidelines as she watches Antonio touch the candle and Alma asks him if he will use his gift to honor the miracle and strengthen the community. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional . She reminds her family that they are more than just the Madrigal's otherworldly powers, and that having a power or not having one changes nothing about someone's importance. But I also discovered by getting older, and working more and more on trusting myself, that I do have something to offer, and it is special, and I am myself. The ending of Disney's Encanto reveals that Mirabel actually has a power of her own - and it's perhaps the most important of all. The film has received immense admiration for its animation style, diversity, and earworm songs. Encanto Characters Mirabel Madrigal Voiced by Stephanie Beatriz ( Brooklyn Nine-Nine ), Mirabel Madrigal is 15 years old and lacking one of her family's signature magical gifts, leading. Antonio insists that he needs her support, and Mirabel reluctantly takes Antonio's hand and guides him down the aisle and up the stairs to his door. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. As the dinner continues spiraling out of control, the coatis place the completed vision on the table and Mirabel accidentally slides it to Alma while trying to grab it. While at the table, Mirabel stares down Dolores, but as soon they break eye contact, Dolores whispers to Camilo that Mirabel found Bruno's vision. However, she struggles with the pressure to be perfect and only embraces who she truly is at the end of the film. Alma reveals that the river they're sitting by is the same river that she and Pedro crossed in search of a new home many years earlier. Aside from her role as the new vessel of the miracle, Mirabel is shown to have great ability in many different areas. The ending of Disney'sEncantoreveals that Mirabel actually has a power of her own and it's perhaps the most importantofall. So, what is Mirabel's gift? Mirabel tries to ask Pepa what would it mean if someone was in Bruno's vision, but Pepa tells her they don't talk about Bruno and they need to get ready for the Guzmns. As Abuela sings in 'All of You', "The miracle is not some magic that you've got / The miracle is you / Not some gift, just you, the miracle is you / All of you, all of you". She consults Casita, who has no idea either. She follows him to his hiding space in the wall, and realizes that he never left. This leads Pepa into the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno", and Mirabel listens to members of the family, as well as the townsfolk, telling her why they don't talk about Bruno. She also has blue pompom earrings. Click to enlarge . This Encanto fan theory seems to fill in significant gaps in the film. [4] She wears a black-trimmed traditional Andean-styled white blouse with colorful embroidery (butterflies, a rainbow, flowers, etc.). Bruno elaborates saying that he cant tell her because he doesn't know what's going to happen. When Alma affirms that Bruno never cared about the family, Mirabel states that Bruno, she and everyone else loves the family and Alma is the only one who doesn't care, accusing her abuela of being the reason the miracle is dying. And that means getting our arms around them, not letting them get winnowed away in the story process where you tend to focus on the main character and their quest. Want CNET to notify you of price drops and the latest stories? She does not possess a magical gift, unlike the rest of her family. BeforeEncanto's Mirabel opens the door,Bruno says:"Youre the real gift, kid. Throughout the movie, it's unclear whether Mirabel has a power that is yet to be unlocked or not. As a young woman, Alma fled her home when an armed conflict. Mirabel also carries a brown bag inspired by the Mochila from Wagyu Indigenous Community.[4]. Does Mirabel get a gift at the end after all? Bruno tells Mirabel that his gift wasn't helpful to the family but he loves the family. When the trio returns, Julieta embraces Mirabel tightly as soon as Mirabel dismounts. Additionally, the magic returns when she opens the new door to Casita even though the candle that was the miracle is no more. "She takes on way more responsibility than I do -- I was very aware that I was the baby brother who got away with everything -- so Surface Pressure is very much a love letter to my sister," Miranda told The Washington Post. Be the first one to comment on this story. Antonio turns to her and holds out his hand, and Mirabel says that she can't. Disney's hit animated musical Encanto came out in theaters in November and now is available on Disney Plus. Pixar films are generally known for being uplifting tales about the human condition and people's paths to finding peace and balance. As she does this, Mirabel remembers how her ceremony was unsuccessful ten years earlier and how sad she was when her door vanished. How Encantos Bruno Got His Name. What is Mirabel's gift in Encanto? If you're spending an inordinate amount of time hanging out in the world of Encanto, here are 13 fun facts you might not know about the world of the magical Madrigal family. Throughout the film, Pepa causes everything from sunshine to storms. Mirabel is a free-spirited and open-minded young woman who is optimistic, but slightly insecure due to the fact that she lacks magical powers, unlike her family members. Each of the Madrigals has a unique power (except for the husbands who married into the family, and Abuela Alma, the keeperof the miracle). In a heartwarming end to the story, Encanto celebrates those who are labeled black sheep by families and society. Encanto Theory: Mirabel Does Have a Gift By Rachel Johnson Published Feb 2, 2022 Encanto centers on Mirabel, the only Madrigal child who didn't get a magical gift. Encouraged that her abuela believes her, Mirabel determines that she will save the miracle. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! However, it's due to her and her husband that her family all have gifts in the first place. Delivered Wednesdays. When she helps Isabela acceptherself, the cracks in Casita heal and her sisterdiscovers new abilities. Mirabel's family members all have a symbol somewhere on their clothing indicating their gift. I was pleasantly shocked seeing how affectionate her mom was with her and glad to be proven wrong. After Bruno agrees to have another vision, the three of them go into Antonio's room. Mirabel would be an excellent new matriarch for the family when the time comes because she can see the inner value beyond just what their magic allows them to do. When Mirabel hears shouting, she accidentally stumbles into one of the candles and sets one of the decorations on fire, struggling to put it out. Those comments align with Encanto quite a bit. Then again, the fact that she can't lift churches or see visions of the future is shown to be less important than her love for her family. Who can find it first?! The festival begins tomorrow and runs through July 5. In Luisa's super-catchy song Surface Pressure, she musically wonders, "Was Hercules ever like 'Yo, I don't wanna fight Cerberus?'" Mirabel, visibly confused by Bruno's behavior, asks him how long he's been in the walls. PezmuertoFeliz Nochebuena! In other words, Pepa has the power to change the weather based on how she's feeling. One of the best Encanto soundtrack songsis "What Else Can I Do?" Mirabel takes a present from inside of her drawer, and seemingly knowing where Antonio is, tells him that people are looking for him. Mirabel's door shows up as the Casita's door when she manages to make her family united again. At the heart of Disney's latest animated musical "Encanto" is the Madrigal family, led by matriarch Alma (Mara Cecilia Botero). After they leave Antonio's room, they hide behind some plants across from Isabela's room. As she walks away, her parents tell her she has nothing to prove, to which she responds with a thumbs up. Bruno backs away from her, telling her that he doesnt do visions anymore. "I remember my parents woke my sister up to put together a He-Man playset for Christmas before I woke up," Miranda told Variety. Bruno tells her that he was too afraid to go near the cracks and all the patching was done by Hernando. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to healevery child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). At night, she wears a white ankle-length nightgown with a green ribbon at the neckline. Mirabel follows Bruno, asking why he took the vision and what it means, and if the vision is the reason he came back. Also, the reason why the family's magic was threatened had nothing to do with Mirabel. Antonio then reaches from under the bed to grab the present. In a beautiful thematic close to the2021 Disney film, Mirabel empowers everyone through both magic and love. RELATED: An Encanto Theory Claims the Candle Isnt for Safety - Its for Revenge. The ending of Disney's Encanto reveals that Mirabel actually has a power of her own - and it's perhaps the most important of all. Mirabel asks what if they didn't understand what Bruno saw, and Flix tells her to figure it out because "it" was coming for her. 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