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Penelope (2006) -- Penelope Trailer
Penelope (2006) -- A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully."
Penelope (2006) -- US Home Video Trailer from IFC
Penelope (2006) -- A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully."

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   12,723 votes
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Director:
Mark Palansky
Writer (WGA):
Leslie Caveny (written by)
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Release Date:
29 February 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Romance more
Tagline:
A fairytale like no other. more
Plot:
A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully." full summary | add synopsis
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(15 articles)
Reese Witherspoon considers 'Pharm Girl' role
 (From screeninglog. 18 June 2009, 1:25 PM, PDT)

Tom Selleck, Catherine o'Hara board 'Five Killers'
 (From screeninglog. 24 March 2009, 7:59 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Worth seeing - Magical! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Richard E. Grant ... Franklin Wilhern

Catherine O'Hara ... Jessica Wilhern
Nick Prideaux ... Penelope's Great Grandfather (as Nicholas Prideaux)
Michael Feast ... Jake / Witch

Christina Ricci ... Penelope Wilhern
Ronni Ancona ... Wanda

Simon Woods ... Edward Vanderman
Paul Herbert ... Leonard Wilhern
Simon Chandler ... Doctor

Peter Dinklage ... Lemon
Andi-Marie Townsend ... Young Penelope
John Voce ... Station Cop
Burn Gorman ... Larry
Andrew Bailey ... Floorman in Card Club

James McAvoy ... Johnny / Max
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements, some innuendo and language. (foreign cut)
Runtime:
104 min | Thailand:86 min (DVD)
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
Delivered to some theaters under the codename "Scarfy", more
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Continuity: When Max/John first plays the piano, his fingernails are chewed to the quick. The hands later playing the piano expertly have well-manicured nails. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Penelope: My parents were born into the good life. Old money, blue blooded, society sweethearts.
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References "Hallmark Hall of Fame: Beauty and the Beast" (1976) more
Soundtrack:
High Treble more

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76 out of 90 people found the following comment useful:-
Worth seeing - Magical!, 21 December 2006
8/10
Author: K Mira from United States

I saw this at a NY preview, and it was very much worth my time.

Cristina Ricci was excellent. I thought it was brave and smart of her to take on this role, and given the make up and costume she was very expressive and genuine – eyes, eyes, eyes. If any of you have seen "Pumpkin" this character would be a polar opposite of that role, but just as tongue and cheek, and just as much fun.

James McAvoy looked great, as was his performance. Christina and James had sparks that were believable. The supporting cast was also fun and fanciful. Catherine O'Hara played an excellent zany Mom which was more believable and real, in a weird way, then her role in Beetle Juice, (a film I adore.) Reese Witherspoon, was strong as usual, even in this odd, small supporting role (given her filmography). She looked great as a lower east side character. The only disappointment was Richard E. Grant, and not by his doing. There was no chance for him to shine given the part. Something tells me he got lost on the cutting room floor. A zero role for him given his talent.

In sum, I am one for magic and fables, so for me this was a very enjoyable film. I forgot the time which is the best test of all. Bravo!

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