Ella Enchanted Movie Review 2004

Enchanting modern Cinderella story is a fresh and funny mix of fantasy, romance, and pop culture. Hathaway appealingly plays the title's Ella of Frell, cursed by her fairy godmother Lucinda (Fox) with the spell of obedience, which forces the budding teen to obey every command she is given. She hooks up with the ogres, elves, and giants and begins a crusade for their equal rights. Her quest leads her to the total hottie Prince Charmont (Dancy) who is the intended victim of a coup planned by the throne-seeking Prince Edgar. Updated fairy tale sports top-notch special effects, a cool 70s soundtrack, and fun modern anachronisms. Based on the novel by Gail Carson Levine.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on DVD
Running time 101 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, Cinderella Stories, Magic, Fantasy, Adapted from a Fairy Tale, Royalty, Giants, Teen Romance

Screenplay

Laurie Craig, Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith, Jennifer Heath, Michele J. Wolff

Cast

Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox, Joanna Lumley, Minnie Driver, Patrick Bergin, Parminder K. Nagra, Jimi Mistry, Heidi Klum

Cinematography

John de Borman

Director

Tommy O'Haver

Music

Shaun Davey

Other

Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Kieran Horgan, Masahiro Hirakubo, Anna Rackard, Ruth Myers, Norman Garwood

Producer

Jane Startz, Miramax Films