invisibleunicornninja The only thing that this movie really has going for it is that its a bit funny, though a lot of the humor is pretty cheap and unoriginal. The story is poorly executed, partially due to the random bits of narration and the over reliance of characters being dumb. The acting is ok. Some of the actors are terrible, a lot of them are pretty bad. There are a lot of obvious green screens in this movie. The set designs and costumes and effects aren't that great. Its a fun movie, but overall I wouldn't recommend it.

Filipe Neto There are films that are meant to be great. Others, however, are just meant to be fun. This film belongs certainly to the second group, having been thought of as a family comedy. The plot is clearly based on Cinderella's tale, but here she is cursed to obey because of a bad-taste gift given by an unconventional fairy godmother. The whole story then develops in her effort to free herself from this gift and the way people take advantage of it to manipulate her. Gradually, everything becomes more predictable and my interest has diminished but never disappeared because it remained funny enough. The way Ella and the Prince know each other is, in my perspective, the poorer solution the script could have created to cross them. The idea of ​​that talking book sounded kind of stupid too. Dialogues and even some jokes are sometimes common and boring. Throughout the film, medieval elements and things from our time (miniskirts, fan clubs, automatic ladders etc.) intentionally intersect and blend. The film also tried to introduce some Disney- style musical moments, but I have some doubts about whether or not it was a good idea.Anne Hathaway, still very young here, excels in her character, adorable and yet full of personality. Hugh Dancy was a satisfactory Prince, the same could be said of Aidan McArdle and Joanna Lumley, who played supporting characters. Cary Elwes was a predictable, weak and rather risible villain, but I think it's the bad idealization of the character and not the actor himself.Overall, this movie is worth it if you just want to laugh a little or spend an hour and a half with family in a nice way. However, if you are looking for a cinematographic work of art, this film is not for you.

Python Hyena Ella Enchanted (2004): Dir: Tommy O'Haver / Cast: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox, Minnie Driver: Magical family adventure about individuality set in the fairy tale setting of castles, elves, ogres, giants, and fairies. Ella is born and given the gift of obedient by a wayward fairy. After her mother passes she is informed of her gift but suddenly her father is set to remarry a selfish woman with two nasty daughters who learn of her gift. She is cursed to do everything she is told lest she can find the fairy godmother who distributed the gift. Along the way she is assisted by a Prince who doesn't realize the scheme set by his uncle the King. Imaginative plotting that goes astray in its concluding action. Inventive work by director Tommy O'Haver with a hilarious performance by Anne Hathaway as Ella. She must master her gift particularly when others attempt to use it for tragedy but her breaking of the curse is clever. Hugh Dancy as the good Prince is standard issue. He falls in love with her and is nearly assassinated. Cary Elwes plays the sadistic King in the film's second standard role. Vivica A. Fox excels in the limited role of fairy godmother who reverses gifts. Minnie Driver is limited as a house fairy who was kind to Ella. Elements of Shrek combine with moderation prove effective. Wondrous visual effects render this film truly enchanting. Score: 6 / 10

vincentlynch-moonoi This is one thing I really like about premium cable channels. This is not a film I would have ever gone out to see, but I caught it and home and quite enjoyed it.First off, this film doesn't take itself too seriously. There are so many things here that remind me of other film genres...and somehow they all work and come together. Things like inside jokes and references to current culture may seem out of place, but they work...sort of like they did in the old Crosby/Hope Road pictures. At a few places characters break into song...like in a Bollywood movie. An ancient fairy tale with modern music and dance. And lots more. You'll find yourself smiling.Second, the performances by the key actors are fun. First up is Anne Hathaway...whom I've always enjoyed, but who shows sides of her talent here that we don't always see. Hugh Dancy is just fine as the Prince. Cary Elwes shines as the goofily evil Prince's greedy uncle. Aidan McArdle is a great sidekick as an elf who wants to become a lawyer. And I always enjoy seeing Minnie Driver, who here is a household fairy.There are good special effects here, and they're not excessive to the point of distraction. The photography is very good and the sets are lush, with a great deal of it filmed in Ireland.I'm surprising myself here and giving this film an "8", in part just because it does something few films do -- it's something really different! And great fun! This is