Ella Enchanted
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Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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2004
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Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
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Runtime:
96 min
Release date:
9 Apr 2004
Country:
IE, GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$31,000,000
Revenue:
$27,400,000
Awards:
1 nomination total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
A thoroughly charming performer with a bracing freshness about her that carries the film, [Hathaway] establishes credible chemistry with Brit thesp Dancy.
– David Rooney,
Variety,
27 Apr 2004
rotten:
An overcalculated fusion of Shrek and The Princess Bride with all the smarts replaced by smartass.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
20 Apr 2004
rotten:
It had some creative touches, but I thought the special effects were kind of cheesy.
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
12 Apr 2004
fresh:
In its innocence, sweet heart and abundant wit, it has more going for it, by my accounting, than a dozen more expensive-looking films.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
9 Apr 2004
fresh:
This all makes for good and entertaining fun, from the musical numbers of 1980s pop tunes to the flamboyant fight scenes. For a while. But you've seen this all before.
– Teresa Wiltz,
Washington Post,
9 Apr 2004