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Ella Enchanted [2004]


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Great book...
Review date: 2008-03-21 Rating: 4 out of 10

I really didn't like this film. I found it a bit boring and overall a bit too cheesy. It was a disappointment because the book was so good. Usually if I like a film, I watch it more than once but this one I really didn't want to see it again. I would rather read the book again. Maybe this film just wasn't my cup of tea, it may be good for other people.

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A Surprise!!!
Review date: 2007-12-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

I must say I was surprised but this film. At first I really wanted to hate it but after the first five minutes I was hooked! Anne plays the character of Ella of Frell so well.

An Enchanting Fairy Tale
Review date: 2006-10-25 Rating: 10 out of 10

Ella of Frell (Anne Hathaway) is an unusual child. As a baby, a bumbling fairy godmother named Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox) gave her the gift of obedience. Every time anyone gives her a direct command, she must obey.

Despite, or maybe because of, this "gift," Ella grows to be a headstrong woman. She goes against the conventional wisdom of the realm when it comes to ogres, giants, and elves. Current rules state that these creatures are dangerous and must perform certain jobs only. But Ella campaigns for their equality.

She is also one of the few women in the realm who doesn't swoon at the site of Prince Char (Hugh Dancy). When the two meet accidentally, Char finds this distain quite refreshing and immediately begins to fall for the headstrong young woman.

Trouble is brewing at home, however. Ella's stepsister Hattie (Lucy Punch) has figured out Ella's secret. Now, Ella finds herself doing things she would never willing do. So she leaves home and sets out to find Lucinda to give the gift back.

I had missed seeing this movie in the theater, and finally got a chance to watch it. I missed a real treat. The movie is funny from start to finish, and I had a grin on my face the entire time. While the story is a bit predictable, it isn't super preachy. The cast does an amazing job bring their characters to life. The only drawback to the movie is the special effects. While some worked well, most of the time they weren't up to today's standards.

While the main audience might be teen girls, this is one adult male who loved it. It's sweet, charming, and entertaining. What more could you want?

Not your traditional fairytale :)
Review date: 2006-05-07 Rating: 8 out of 10

"Ella enchanted" is a fairytale with an interesting spin, that is likely to interest both children and those adults who haven't lost contact with the children inside them. The film is based on the novel of the same name written by Gail Carson Levine, although it differs from it in several points. I think that doesn't detract from the fact that this movie is very good. As a matter of fact, I consider it a plus, because due to the differences between the movie and the book you can watch the film and still get some surprises if you read the book afterwards (or vice versa).

The main character in this film is Ella of Krell (Anne Hathaway), a teenager who was given a strange "gift" by her eccentric fairy godmother (played by Vivica A. Fox) when she was born. That gift is nothing less that the "gift of obedience": everything that she is ordered to do, she automatically does. Her "gift" doesn't make life too difficult for Ella at the beginning, as only her mother and her aunt (Minnie Driver) know about it. Of course, Ella is annoyed by the fact that she always has to do what they order (and yes, that includes homework and music lessons), but they never ask her to do nothing bad.

Unfortunately, Ella's life takes a turn for the worse when her mother dies and her father Patrick Bergin) must remarry for money. She ends up having a stereotypical hateful stepmother, and stepsisters from hell. One of her stepsisters, Hattie (Lucy Punch), discovers Ella's secret, and makes more or less a slave of her. That impossible situation prompts Ella to start a quest in search of her fairy godmother, the only one who can remove her "gift" from her.

If you watch this movie, you will get lots of adventure and action, along with some interesting characters. For example, you will be introduced to ogres, giants, elves, and even a magic book that can talk. There is also some romance, as Ella gets to know Prince Charming (Hugh Dancy), a young man always running from his crazy fans who is about to be crowned. "Char" is not as dumb as Ella thought, and is oblivious of the new laws against equal rights sanctioned by his uncle Edgar, the regent (the villain, of course). Will Ella be able to show Char what is really going on in his kingdom?. And will she be able to get rid of her "gift of obedience", or will it go on being used against her?.

On the whole, I can sincerely say that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and that I recommend it to you. "Ella enchanted" is really original, and a pleasure to watch. If you decide to see it, remember to play the deleted scenes. One of them is really great, and involves one of the most annoying characters being turned into a frog :)

Belen Alcat


great fun
Review date: 2006-03-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

I really liked this movie, and it was actually a lot funnier than I expected. That isn't to say that it's hilarious, but for me there were a few laugh out loud moments, and I always think that's a good achievment for a film! Hugh Dancy is VERY fit in this, and I speak as someone who didn't previously have any time for him; when I saw him in Channel 4's Elizabeth I, I thought he was a bit too girlie and he reminded me painfully of Orlando Bloom, but I actually really liked him in this. The characters are really likeable, and although many would probably put the musical numbers down as 'cheesy' (I must admit I was surprised when they popped up!), I really like them, and frequently listen to the songs on my laptop! I had re-watched this film twice within a couple weeks, it's one of those films that's really easy to watch again and again, and it isn't too long either (about an hour and a half? well it goes quickly anyway!). I bought this because I'm a sucker for romance and the quirkiness appealed to me - I wasn't disappointed!

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Hugh Dancy
Cary Elwes
Anne Hathaway
Jimi Mistry
Minnie Driver

Creators:
Anne Hathaway (Primary Contributor)
Minnie Driver (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
EAN: 5017188814935
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-04-18
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2004
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: German (Subtitled)
Language: Italian (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: Italian (Dubbed)
Language: Spanish (Dubbed)

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