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New films: ‘Disenchanted,’ a celebrity chef & meals with a violent twist, a country wedding

Amy Adams stars in an "Enchanted" sequel, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult are foodies headed to a destination restaurant, and Kristen Bell and Ben Platt attend their half-sister's wedding.

Amy Adams in "Disenchanted."
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    by Howard Gensler, For The Inquirer
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‘Disenchanted’

This sequel to 2007′s Enchanted sees the return of Amy Adams (as Giselle), Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, and Idina Menzel, and the Andalasians are still giddily breaking into song every chance they get. This time Giselle is questioning her happily ever after and no good can come of that in a Disney romcom. Directed by Adam Shankman. Songs by the Enchanted duo of Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid) and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). (Rated PG. Premieres Friday, Nov. 18, on Disney+.)

‘The Menu’

Comedy-thriller with a few teaspoons of social commentary. Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult star as a young couple of foodies who travel to a remote island for a dinner at the exclusive restaurant of a celebrity chef (Ralph Fiennes), whose dishes have a … violent twist. Directed by Mark Mylod (Game of Thrones, Shameless). (Rated R. Premieres Friday, Nov. 18, in theaters.)

‘The People We Hate at the Wedding’

Comedy about siblings whose tensions come to a boil at the country wedding of their half sister. Starring Allison Janney, Ben Platt, Kristen Bell, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson. Directed by Claire Scanlon. Based on the book by Grant Ginder. (Rated R. Premieres Friday, Nov. 18, on Prime Video.)