Mirabel asserts that Isabela needed her to ruin her proposal, and she goes on to tell Alma that this is the reason she was in Bruno's vision because she was supposed to save the miracle. Actor John Leguizamo voices Bruno, the Madrigal member the family doesn't talk about (except that they totally do). While she is investigating, she cuts her hand on the broken shingle. On the night of 5-year-old Mirabel's gift ceremony, she touched the door handle of her soon-to-be room, excited to learn what kind of gift she would get. Later in the kitchen, Julieta tries to cheer up her daughter while healing Mirabel's cut hand with an arepa con queso. However, she struggles with the pressure to be perfect and only embraces who she truly is at the end of the film. 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. Still, the fan theory fits the overall themes in Encanto well. Bruno attempts to defend Mirabel before Alma rushes to give him a hug. Mirabel sneaks into Bruno's tower, which proves difficult due to the neglected condition of the room; the incredibly long, winding stairs; and the fact that the one companion she discovers in the tower, Pico the toucan, opts to fly to the top, leaving her to climb the stairs alone. Mirabel Madrigal is the main protagonist of Disney's feature film Encanto. Through its songs and vibrant settings, Encanto explores the themes of family expectations, love, acceptance, sibling rivalry, and generational trauma. Ever since that day, Mirabel has been desperately trying to make up for the fact she didn't receive a gift by helping out in an attempt to "make her family proud". Its an interesting theory that may reflect the nature of the family quite well, especially considering Abuela doesnt technically have a gift either. "I was really inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Belle, for our opening number," Miranda told the Los Angeles Times. In 'The Family Madrigal', Mirabel explains: "My ta Pepa, her mood affects the weather / When she's unhappy, well, the temperature gets weird". Bill is an experienced reporter who's covered entertainment and fandom since 2014. They all speak words of encouragement over her, and Bruno calls her "the real gift." "We wanted to get the complexity of a family on screen. Through its songs and vibrant settings, Encanto explores the themes of family expectations, love, acceptance, sibling rivalry, and generational trauma. Disney's Encanto revolves around the Madrigal family, all of whom have been given "gifts" by a magical candle, and they use these gifts in aid of the community that has grown around their casita. She stares sadly at the pictures on the wall of the other people in her family who got a gift at the age of five. She is a personification of how important the family unit is and how key staying together is. Mirabel helps her realise that she deserves time to herself too. She is beautiful on the inside and on the outside, which is very special. Additionally, the magic returns when she opens the new door to Casita even though the candle that was the miracle is no more. Julieta has the power to heal, Pepa can control the weather with her emotions and Bruno has the ability to see the future. Abuela eventually realizes that Mirabel is the magic and so is everyone else in her family. After putting a few of them together, she sees an image of her own self, revealing she is somehow important to the vision. But powers like super strength, talking to animals, and shape-shifting aren't the only kinds of magical power. "All Of You" opens with Mirabel observing the rubble of the house and discussing laying a new foundation. Although a coincidence, the fact that Mirabel rhymes with the word "miracle" reinforces the name choice for the character. HER name might be the best. What was Mirabel's gift in Encanto? She keeps her family's gifts alive and helps them flourish despite not having tangible powers. When she returns to the Casita, Alma asks Mirabel what she's doing. The prophecy comes true when she has a confrontation with her grandmother who, once again, blames her for being a black sheep and the reason for everyone's problems. Mirabel is unable to sleep that night, as she continues thinking about the cracks and the candle. "They wanted it to be fully assembled when I woke up on Christmas morning. She also has blue pompom earrings. She consults Casita, who has no idea either. As far as magic powers go, Mirabel doesn't have any. New "Encanto" Topiaries When she sees them assembling the pieces of the vision in an empty tray, Mirabel tries to grab it but the animals pull it away from her. When she leans over to get a better look, Mariano calls her name, causing Mirabel to bump her head on the table. This leads to Luisa confessing the constant pressure of holding everyone's burden and acting strong all the time (Surface Pressure). 11. r/Encanto. #prouddad #encanto @DisneyAnimation https://t.co/cnfqcO4yu9. It's no coincidence that these two have other things in common, especially when it comes to having unusual talents. That being said, it's unlikely a Disney movie would choose to go that route. Encanto: Mirabel discovers her magical gift and it's the most powerful of the entire madrigal family! In Isabela's anger, she accidentally creates a cactus. That character's never introduced, but director Jared Bush told fans her name is "Senora Pezmuerto." Mirabel helps Bruno climb onto the ledge before he walks away. Mirabel begs Luisa to spill what she might know about the magic dying, prompting Luisa to uncharacteristically shout at her sister that nothing is wrong. ", Heres an answer to a question Ive been asked A LOT - how tall is Mirabel? It alsolets her seewhats broken in the family itself. Mirabel's hands sweat when she is nervous, as shown when she wipes her hand on her dress during the gift ceremony and Bruno's remark when he is trying to save her. Designed to make shopping easier. Although she has no special ability, Mirabel decides to take action when discovering that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger. Instead, she earns the front door to the house in Encanto. Mirabel is a young girl who may be imperfect and "weird," but is also empathetic and emotional. In the 1997 Disney movie Hercules, strongman Herc tames Cerberus, so this reference could be a smart reminder of that film. Be the first one to comment on this story. PezmuertoFeliz Nochebuena! Alma admits that when they were given the miracle, she was so afraid to lose it that she forgot who the miracle was truly for. Disney's Encanto tells the story of a family where every single one of them is blessed with a unique magical ability. Mirabel is the first female protagonist to wear glasses in a Disney animated film. So while there's evidence that Mirabel's gift was secretly the front door, the film also shows that Mirabel wasn't truly gifted anything. But according to one fan, Mirabel was actually granted a gift soon after this moment. As a 5-year-old child, Mirabel still had her signature green glasses and looked very similar to her teenage self, with the same hairstyle and small face. Alma then walks up to Mirabel and tells her that maybe she should leave the decorations to someone else. As it turns out, Mirabel's gift . He's done everything from unearthing the discarded Game of Thrones pilot script in a library in Texas to finding out why Steve left Blue's Clues. When she sees the cracks in the wall, she asks Bruno if he was in the walls patching the cracks. Shocked, Mirabel realizes this is the river where her grandfather was killed. ", I just saw a tiktok of a guy who said Bruno Madrigal looks like Lin-Manuel Miranda if Hamilton never made it to Broadway #Encanto, how many people do ya think it took to hold lin back from voicing bruno, He is serving We Dont Talk About Bruno vibes #Encanto @Lin_Manuel pic.twitter.com/1zqApS13jG. encanto: mirabel is an independent & capable person who is just as deserving of love & acceptance as the rest of her family, and putting so much focus on a singular aspect of a person's. mirabel (cont'd) welcome to the family madrigal. Mirabel's clothing has a "do-it-yourself" aesthetic, representing her personality, and was based on 19th century Andean clothing, connecting to the setting of the film. ! Official answer: 52 - all other characters heights are relative to hers, so thats all I got except Bruno who has, you know, a seven foot frame and along his back. Mirabel suggests that neither she nor anyone else in the family would ever be good enough no matter how hard they tried. To put it simply/harshly, the theory argues that Abuela didn't really think Mirabel had a defining trait that could lead to a specific magical gift. When the dinner ends in disaster, the Guzmns leave and everybody walks out of the dining room. As for Mirabel's accident-prone dad, he is played by Wilmer Valderrama. It's not their gifts that make them magical but their heart and spirit. Hint: Look by the tree on the far left. In 'The Family Madrigal', Mirabel sings: "My to Bruno / They say he saw the future, one day he disappeared". The vision cave starts to collapse, and Mirabel quickly gathers the rest of the shards, tucking them into her mochila before escaping the collapsing room. Mirabel cries out for help as she struggles to pull herself up, and Bruno catches her just before she falls. She's annoyed to learn she was actually talking to Camilo shapeshifted into Dolores, after To Flix, much to his son's dismay, scolds him for pretending to be Dolores so he can sneak seconds. The matriarch of the Madrigal familyAbuela Alma is mother to triplets blessed with magical abilities. Mirabel's dad, Agustn, also reps his family in his outfit, Encanto director Jared Bush points out. In Encanto, Uncle Bruno (John Leguizamo) has a vision that Mirabel will cause Casita to crumble, but he tells his niece that her future isn't set in stone. 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. Technically Abuela doesn't have a gift too, her gift is to take care of her family to keep the miracle going. The stitched icons on her skirt represent each member of family. The festival begins tomorrow and runs through July 5. The green displays of Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa and Antonio welcome guests near the park entrance. Your login session has expired. However, it's thanks to Mirabel that the family Madrigal actually work through all of their issues and keep each of their gifts. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. RELATED: An Encanto Theory Claims the Candle Isnt for Safety - Its for Revenge. When she asks who that is, Bruno puts his hood over his head and calls himself Hernando saying that hes not afraid of anything. [2], Stephanie Beatriz, Mirabel's voice actor, describes her: "Mirabel doesn't have a gift, which I find extremely relatable, because there have been many times in my life where I felt like I didn't belong, I didn't measure up, I wasn't talented enough to be there, I had that sort of imposter syndrome. When Antonio opens his gift and sees it's a handmade stuffed jaguar, Mirabel tells him that once he moves into his cool new room, he'll at least have something to snuggle with. 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. She decides to sneak across the rooftop to Abuela's window to inspect the candle. As Mirabel tries to avoid answering the question, Luisa runs in and they both listen to her panicked explanation as to how she's losing her gift. 13 days ago. Isn't that yep, it's Bruno, the mysterious Madrigal the family doesn't like to discuss, hiding under his green cloak in the far left part of the poster, next to a tree trunk. But since he knew people would expect the worst of his visions, he decided to leave and not to tell anyone what he had seen. Mirabel is the only member of her family without a gift. Mirabel Madrigal is a fictional character that appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios ' 60th feature film, Encanto (2021). When she looks down she sees Bruno had drawn himself a plate on a table. A few commenters also agreed and expanded on the theory. Her gift is the Miracle itself. It states shell act as the new Abuela when her grandma eventually passes. Also, the reason why the family's magic was threatened had nothing to do with Mirabel. After Bruno agrees to have another vision, the three of them go into Antonio's room. Encanto | Official Trailer | DisneyPlus Hotstar, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f4UrHtXlL-I/hqdefault.jpg. She devotes herself to saving Casa Madrigal and the magical world of Encanto when Casita cracks, showing her bravery. When their argument concludes, the house starts cracking and falling apart as the candle starts fading. At the end of the song, Mirabel returns to the nursery and assembles the rest of Bruno's vision. My obsession shall never cease. It was due to the pressure Abuela Alma Madrigal put on them and the conflict that it caused. Mirabel's round eyeglasses are a bright green, and Bruno hides under a green cloak. But many fans saw a resemblance between Bruno and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, in both appearance and the importance of his role. The magic knew how Abuela Madrigal was steering her family and chose Mirabel to step in because it also knew she could turn the situation around. Mirabel tries to explain herself to Alma, insisting that there has to be an explanation for what's going on. Mirabel tells her that she was making the decorations as a surprise. Duringthe song"Surface Pressure," Louisa tells Mirabel her fear of being useless if shecan't be of service. Under it are white bloomers, and her name is embroidered in cursive at the hem of her skirt. During her youngest cousin Antonio's gift unveiling ceremony, Mirabel notices cracks in the charmed house's structures, and she raises alarm. According to a theory (via Reddit), the door didn't truly disappear. Mirabel can also play the accordion and is good enough to be spontaneously invited by the town's musicians to play with them. 288. Mirabel proceeds to escalate the argument, defending her sisters and uncle by asserting that no matter how hard they tried, Luisa would never be strong enough for Alma, Isabela would never be perfect enough for Alma, and that Bruno only left the family because Alma only ever saw the worst in him. She advises her younger sister to start with Bruno's tower with the warning to be careful, as the place is "off-limits for a reason". Bruno tells her that he was too afraid to go near the cracks and all the patching was done by Hernando. 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. The magical doors start flickering - and most alarmingly, the candle flickers and almost goes out. Look carefully at the poster for Encanto, crowded with the Madrigal family. When the conversation ends, Mirabel overhears her mother and grandmother talking, and overhears her grandmother say that if Antonio's gift ceremony doesn't go well it'll be a sad day for all of them. 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