Enchanted was bursting with likable characters and its sequel, Disenchanted, is no different, with both familiar and new faces rounding out its entertaining cast. Giselle finally got the partner and life of her dreams, but Happily Ever After isn't always a fairytale, causing her usual perky positivity to plummet. Trying to make the real world as enchanting as her beloved Andalasia means running afoul of several unlikable foes, like Malvina Monroe, when she moves from the big city to the quaint little town of Monroeville.

Whether certain serious characters like Robert get to be more silly and Pip causes the expected chaos, to Giselle discovering that she's capable of selfishness even as she only wants what's best for others, the most likable characters are genuine, friendly, and altruistic.

11 Malvina Monroe

Malvina Monroe as an Evil Queen in Disenchanted

While it's clear that Maya Rudolph is having the best time portraying the despicable Malvina Monroe, there's nothing likable about her Evil Queen-esque character. Prior to Giselle's transformation into a Wicked Stepmother, Malvina is active at Monroeville High as the head of several committees, and does her best to exclude Giselle from functions.

When it comes to the evilest characters in Disenchanted, she certainly takes the crown once Giselle has turned Monroeville into a fairytale story, and goes from being the head of the town council to its reigning monarch.

10 Ruby & Rosaleen

disenchanted malvina maya rudolph

While not as vile as Molvina Monroe, her assistants Ruby and Rosaleen (patterned after the "ugly stepsisters" in Cinderella) are certainly obnoxious, performing her bidding without a thought to how it will affect others or themselves. They seem to recognize that she's abusive, but they prefer to take their trauma out on Giselle, her family, and the townspeople they view as insignificant.

The characters are mostly ciphers with fairly simplistic personalities other than being sarcastic and rude, but they're responsible for several sequences of comic relief, making them a little more likable than their mistress. Jayma Mays and Yvette Nicole Brown seem to enjoy getting to be campy.

9 Edgar

Edgar the Magic Mirror played by Oscar Nunez in Disenchanted

A barista by day, Edgar becomes the Magic Mirror when Giselle turns Monroeville into a fairytale kingdom. Much like the Magic Mirror in Snow White, he's consulted by Malvina in an effort to know how Giselle will attempt to usurp her rule, and later by Giselle herself.

Oscar Nunez brings levity to a part that could have been a lot drier, and his Magic Mirror is only an unwitting accomplice to the dastardly deeds of the women who use him to foresee their futures, as opposed to outwardly committing the deeds himself.

8 Tyson Monroe

Disenchanted Tyson smiles at Morgan

His mom might be Malvina Monroe, but Tyson Monroe is a completely different person. He makes Morgan feel welcome on her first day of school at Monroeville High, despite the fact that he's a popular student and doesn't necessarily need to go out of his way to help her fit in.

While it might be easy to think that Tyson is popular because of his mother being so active with his school, his likable personality makes it pretty clear that he has no trouble making friends and succeeding in a social life. Kolton Stewart does a fine job with a thankless part of making Tyson seem like a teen who actually doesn't judge a fairytale book by its cover.

7 Pip

Pip As An Evil Cat In Disenchanted

Giselle's best fur-friend Pip returns for this sequel, and unlike in Enchanted, he can speak both in Andalasia and in the real world through the power of magic. He tries to help Giselle adjust to her Happily Ever After, but finds it difficult to give the right advice to help her acclimate.

Pip narrates the movie, and Griffin Newman provides charm and sass as befitting is spirited little character. He has several shape-shifting scenes that are hilarious, and his presence continues to be a highlight of the franchise thanks to his no-nonsense approach.

6 Robert Philip

Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip in medieval garb in Disenchanted

Patrick Dempsey doesn't factor into the plot of Disenchanted very much, and goes from mindlessly taking the commuter train to work to aimlessly fighting dragons far away from the main storyline, but he makes the most of the range he gets to have, which fortunately does allow him to be creative.

In Enchanted he was a buttoned-up divorce lawyer who had a cynical view about true love. Here, he's embraced the concept, and even joins Giselle in some of her more spirited dancing numbers. But he really shines when he's not taking himself too seriously, and giving Edward a run for his sword being gallant and clueless.

5 Morgan Philip

Morgan looks on in Disenchanted

Rachel Covey couldn't play Morgan this time around, but Gabriella Baldacchino looks so much like a teenaged version of her character that nothing about the casting feels out of place. Morgan doesn't want to leave her life in New York City to live in quaint little Monroeville, but she knows it will make Giselle happy, so she tries to make the most of it.

Disney princess sequels often feature the daughter of a famous Disney heroine wanting to have the exact opposite life their mother had, such as the direct-to-video sequel to The Little Mermaid highlighting Ariel's daughter and her desire to change into a mermaid, but Morgan is more than a disgruntled teen stereotype. Fortunately, she's one of the most complex characters in the movie, and capable of the most growth.

4 Nancy Tremaine

Idina Menzel singing in Disenchanted

Where Nancy Tremaine might have been a thankless character in Enchanted, she gets a lot more to do in its sequel. No longer the Wicked Stepmother herself, she's the Queen of Andalasia and more importantly, a trusted friend to Giselle and Robert.

There are a lot of great songs in Disenchanted, but none that showcase the raw power of Idina Menzel's glorious vocal range. Not only does Nancy help Giselle in her hour of need, she helps her daughter Morgan, and shows how to be a loving stepparent instead of a petty one.

3 Giselle

disenchanted amy adams as giselle

Giselle begins the film as her effervescent self, trying to whistle a Happy Working Song to keep her spirits up even as she feels like her Happily Ever After is slipping out of reach. Her move to Monroeville is a last ditch attempt to unite her family and have her fairytale life, but a magic wand and a selfish wish turn her into a Wicked Stepmother and the town into a warped version of Andalasia.

Amy Adams does a fabulous job vacillating between being good and evil, and there's certainly more juicy scenery chewing for her to do in this film than its predecessor, but it's hard to watch her verbally assault her daughter, especially since Giselle is embedded in fans' memories as the epitome of vivacious positivity and hope. She definitely has some of the best quotes in Disenchanted.

2 Prince Edward

James Marsden and Idina Menzel in Disenchanted
James Marsden and Idina Menzel in Disenchanted

If there's one person who's the most likable in the entire movie, it's the Golden Retriever in human form, Prince Edward. Loyal, steadfast, and hilarious, he retains all of his charm from the first film while managing to be quite hilarious. James Marsden looks like he walked right off one set and onto another, a Chesire grin permanently fixed to his face.

Not only is Prince Edward supremely agreeable, he's always played fair, and never got jealous over the fact that Giselle dumped him for someone she'd only known a few days. Edward continues to take everything in stride, and even though he's partially responsible for the chaos to befall Monroeville, he's so likable that it's easy to forgive his breezy ignorance.

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