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'Spellbound' review: Netflix's animated adventure finds its magic right at the end

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Spellbound is an unfortunately formulaic ride for its first two thirds.

Its final act proves to be a mature examination of parental separation.

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem's voices come out of giant monsters as delightful as it sounds.

The film's songs sound nice enough but are instantly forgettable.

Spellbound is a remarkable allegory for the pressure kids put on themselves to resolve tensions within a fractured family.

It's a bold statement to make about family relationships, one that many might find healing.

For Spellbound to present separation as a viable happily ever after feels like uncharted territory for a children's movie.