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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 0025195037952
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Summit Entertainment
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Summit Entertainment
MPN: SUMD66104618D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Summit Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Running Time: 89 minutes
Studio: Summit Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Christina Ricci stars as Penelope, a lonely heiress who has spent her entire life trying to break a strange family curse that left her with the nose of a pig. When she meets a charming aristocrat (James McAvoy) who seems to see beyond her physical appearance, Penelope begins to learn that loving herself is more important than breaking the curse. Also starring Reese Witherspoon and Catherine O'Hara, Penelope is a delightful modern-day fairy tale for the entire family.
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Taking cues from Beauty and the Beast and Cyrano de Bergerac, director Mark Palanksy debuts with a slight, if fanciful confection. Produced by Reese Witherspoon and written by Leslie Caveny, Penelope begins with the phrase, "Once upon a time...," making it clear the proceedings owe more to fantasy than reality. Due to a family curse, Ricci's sweet-natured heiress sports a pig snout instead of a normal nose. Since surgery isn't an option--it would sever her carotid artery--her parents (Christopher Guest favorite Catherine O'Hara and an underused Richard E. Grant) hide her from the world for 25 years. Penelope can only break the spell through "one who will love her faithfully," but none of the local bluebloods will have her. One fateful day, while her face is hidden, she meets musician-turned-gambler Max (Atonement's James McAvoy in a winning performance). Sparks fly, until she finds he's only cozying up to her on orders from tabloid reporter Lemon (The Station Agent's Peter Dinklage), so Penelope runs away from home. The city she enters looks much like modern-day London--Amélie's Michel Amathieu served as cinematographer--except most everyone speaks with an American accent (then again, the film is a fable). The aspiring horticulturist befriends spunky courier Annie (Witherspoon) and reconnects with Max, who harbors secrets of his own. Once people become accustomed to her unconventional looks, Penelope's future starts to brighten. Like Enchanted, Palanksy's first feature gives the romantic comedy a refreshing--and empowering--fairytale twist. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Rating:  -
Penelope is a delight of a movie. Witty and clever in the retelling of a well known theme,the Princess and the Frog. In this case it's a 'frog' or should I say 'pig' princesses job to try and get herself loved for herself to break a curse. This modern princess has better things to do then wait around for Mr. Right and she wants to just experience life. It's a sweet telling of the story with a host of delightful characters helping her along the way. I watch it over and over and just enjoy the journey. ... Read More
Rating:  -
Penelope is a strange romantic film. Christina Ricci and James McAvoy have wonderful chemistry but I felt letdown by this coming-of-age fantasy. The story is a bit wooden and forced, it was difficult for me not to lose interest within the first 30 minutes. Reese Witherspoon also stars and produced this film, I just love her bumble bee costume at the Halloween party - her character is funny and edgy, Reese saves this film in my opinion. Great acting but I was expecting so much more, it's a mixed bag for ... Read More
Rating:  -
I bought this movie because our 17 year old son recommended it. He watched it at a friend's home and said it was good enough to buy. My husband and I liked it very much. It is a make-believe magical story set in our contemporary world. It had good humor, no bad language except for 3-4 less offensive swear words, no immorality shown and it also showed human behavior at its worst and best. I especially liked the three leads: Penelope, the young man she eventually dates and marries, and Penelope's mother. ... Read More
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**1/2
Due to a curse that was placed on her family in the 19th Century, an otherwise attractive British high society blueblood by the name of Penelope Wilhern was born with pigs' ears and a snout. This, as one would imagine, has put something of a damper on the poor girl's dating life, since prospective romantic partners invariably run screaming out of the room the moment they first lay eyes on her. Enter Johnny, a scruffy, down-on-his-luck compulsive gambler hired by an investigative reporter ... Read More
Rating: -
I LOVED THIS MOVIE! Definitely one of my top favorites. It was a nice modern fairy tale that anyone will enjoy. I recommend it to everyone. Christina Ricci and James McAvoy give amazing performances!
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