Film Theory: Dolores BROKE The Magic! (Disney Encanto)

Fun fact: The name “Dolores” literally translates to “sorrows” or “pain” in Spanish.

It’s possible that Dolores tried to say something about Bruno being in the walls, only to get “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”’d every time, so she gave up.

“The only one worried about the magic is you… and the rats talking in the walls.” She 100% knew about Bruno.

I think Dolores blurted out that Mirabel had found Bruno's vision not because she wanted to sabotage Isabela and Mariano's relationship but because she simply cracked under the pressure of the chaos that was going on.

The creators have said that Bruno's room changed as his relationship with the family changed. As they grew further apart emotionally, they grew further apart physically

Just realized another thing, when mirabel is singing the song about how she wishes she had a gift, she labels being jealous of everyone EXCEPT dolores

“Everyone is talking about how Encanto has no villain” But what about those guys who know very well that Mirabelle has no gift and still throw her an accordion to continue the song after she tries to finish it in Family Madrigal

I feel bad for Dolores She could hear her anyone in town say anything about her. Like, imagine someone in town is making fun of her or smth and she just hears it 😭 And she could hear her parents doing the “dirty”

2:49 FUN FACT: Dolores didn't close her ears because of the fireworks, she close her ears because of Luisa's clap(the strong girl)

during “we don’t talk about bruno” BOTH isa and dolores sing “and i’m fine. and i’m fine and i’m fine. I’m fine” showing how they both don’t want Mariano to propose to isabela. they both want what the other has. dolores wants the man isa wants the freedom. they are both jealous of each other

I just want to point out that Dolores not saying that Bruno is living in the walls could also be out of love and respect for her uncle. Bruno doesn’t want to be found and if he did it would be a lot worse for him.

Dolores is that one quiet kid in class who knows everyone's secrets 💀

I didn't think it was that sinister. I was thinking more in the lines of Dolores keeping to herself, trying not to become family's next scapegoat. Her powers, much like her uncles, give her (often unwanted) insight into whats going on around her and in other peoples lives. Dolores has more generous opinion of Brunos power than the rest of the family and recognises he's basically getting slandered. She uses her power for manipulation instead of openly working to fix things so she can avoid responsibility.

Fun Fact: When Delores is singing "And I'm fine, and I'm fine, and I'm fine, I'm fine" Isabela is singing the same lyrics at the exact same time, only she's singing louder than Dolores, probably symbolising how she's being overlooked in favour of her cousin.

fun fact: its confirmed that both isabella AND dolores sing the "im fine" lines, further showing isabella's discontent with the situation as well because she didnt wanna marry mariano

One common thing I noticed about the gifts: they are not exactly what they seem to be at the first glance. Peppa doesn't just control the weather, she actively generates it. Julieta doesn't heal but makes healing food(at least judging by the vials she recovers after Casita breaks down). We never see any dead plants around Isabela and they grow out of nowhere without seed, nutrients or water. Bruno can't actually tell the future but can capture the snippets out of it that are often out of context. Luisa isn't just super strong but also seemingly invincible. Antonio doesn't only speak with animals but also has their unconditional friendship. Camillo shapeshifting completely ignores his original shape and mass. Pretty sure Dolores has some part of her gift that keeps her from going batshit crazy.

The real villain is the Grandma because she never let go of her sadness and trauma and then passed it on to her children. It’s a story of the cycle of trauma and how if we dont fix our trauma is breeds and fester in our children and grandchildren

“The only one worried about the miracle is you. And the rats talking in the walls” I 100% believe she meant she stayed up all night listening to Bruno and his novelas

Fun Fact: Isabela also sings “I’m fine” over and over again, in sync with Dolores. Both lines relate to their relationships with Mariano, Dolores is upset that she’ll never be with Mariano, but she has to hide her feelings and act like she’s fine, and Isabela is upset that she is being forced to be with Mariano, but she ALSO has to hide her feelings and act like she’s fine.

I also realized that when there all clapping she gets even more scared of louisa so she recoils and leans away while covering her ears because being stronger louisas clapping is louder