Penelope (DVD, 2008)

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Christina Ricci stars as Penelope, a young woman aiming to shake off a long-standing family curse and find her true identity in this debut feature from director Mark Palansky.

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EAN5060116722079
eBay Product ID (ePID)64007861

Product Key Features

ActorReese Witherspoon, Catherine O'hara, Richard E. Grant, Nick Frost, Peter Dinklage, James McAvoy, Christina Ricci
Film/TV TitlePenelope
DirectorMark Palansky
LanguageEnglish
Run Time86 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2008
FormatDVD
FeaturesTheatrical Trailer\Featurette\Exclusive Rom Content, Widescreen
GenreFamily

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
CertificateU
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerJoby Talbot
Additional InformationLike Tim Burton's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and the TV show PUSHING DAISIES, PENELOPE is a modern fairy tale, complete with candy colours and whimsical cinematography. PENELOPE begins with a generations-old curse by a jilted lover: the next girl in the aristocratic Wilhern family will be born with a pig's snout and ears. Though ages pass, the bad luck finally manifests itself in young Penelope (Christina Ricci) much to the shame of her mother (Christopher Guest favourite Catherine O'Hara). In an effort to break the curse, her mother and father (Richard E. Grant, WITHNAIL AND I) try to bring in a series of blue-blooded suitors. But when they see her face, the men all run screaming. Enter Max (James McAvoy), a down-on-his-luck gambler who connects with Penelope. But when he is exposed as a fraud, the heartbroken girl escapes into the surrounding city. Though she hides her face with a scarf, Penelope gets to experience life outside her family's mansion for the first time. <BR>Pig nose and all, Ricci is adorable as the title character, excellent in alternating between naivete and independence. Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon succeeds in double duty as both a producer and in a small acting role as Penelope's first friend in the big city. But it's McAvoy, a standout in ATONEMENT and THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, who threatens to steal hearts. The pair's romance is believable, and it makes the film good viewing for fairy tale fans of all ages. The PG rating should appeal to families, as should the film's message about the importance of inner-beauty and self-confidence.
ReviewsEmpire - Plenty of twists and an extremely snappy script, News Of The World - Charming and witty, Daily Star - Brilliant, Hollywood Reporter - Charming, low-key fable with sly modern twists
ScreenwriterLeslie Caveny
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitlePenelope
Director of PhotographyMichel Amathieu
Consumer AdviceContains one use of mild language

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    It's in great condition you made a 8 year old really happy

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  • great value

    An amazing film and good quality

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  • Perfect feel good film

    I love this film! Never fails to make me smile.... and I am an adult not a child! Great wee story with a feel good factor. Maybe not so much for the men though!!

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  • Brilliant family film

    Love this film great family entertainment

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  • Was so sweet film

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  • Nice arrived on time

    Very nice story!

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  • Perfect thanks

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  • Not a bad buy for the price.

    Quite enjoyable and different. Love James Mcavoy.

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