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Introducing the Madrigals

• The Madrigal family is introduced as a loving and vibrant group living in a charming, magical house called Casita.
• The family's magic originates from a magical candle that was lit by Mirabel's great-grandmother Alma during a tragic event, granting magical gifts to each generation.
• Mirabel's mother, Pepa, has the gift of controlling the weather, bringing joy and sunshine when calm and rain when emotional.
• Mirabel feels disheartened and overlooked for not receiving a magical gift. This is shown through scenes where she watches her family proudly celebrate others' gifts, and through her hesitant demeanor.
• Casita is an animated and sentient house that is deeply connected to the Madrigals, sharing their joys and sorrows. The house, like the family, functions and thrives thanks to the candle's magic
• Casita is more than just a home; it embodies the Madrigals' magical heritage and is the heart of their community.

The Family Dynamics

• Abuela Alma serves as the matriarch, guiding the family with her wisdom and a strong sense of responsibility for their magic and community.
• Mirabel's relationships with her sisters, Luisa and Isabela, begin as somewhat distant. Luisa is the strong and hardworking sister while Isabela is known for her grace and beauty, causing Mirabel to feel overshadowed.
• The family celebrates gift-giving days with festive events, showcasing each new power and bolstering family connection.
• This constant celebration puts pressure on Mirabel, who struggles with feeling like an outsider and facing comparisons to her gifted siblings.

Themes Exploring the Madrigals

• Despite the absence of a magical gift, Mirabel remains optimistic and determined to find her place within the family.
• Pressure to maintain a perfect and magical facade weighs heavily on each family member, particularly from Abuela Alma who strives to protect the candle's magic at all costs.
• The first 30 minutes cleverly reveal cracks in the family's harmony, hinting at a potential problem within Casita and hinting at a central conflict that might arise.

Signs of Change

• Throughout the film's opening, Mirabel notices strange occurrences within Casita : cracks forming, a cracked candle, and a weakening magic. Her ability to perceive these changes foreshadows a potential crisis.
• Given the declining magic within Casita, a sense of urgency emerges, prompting the audience to consider potential threats and how Mirabel's role might change within the family.