A unique 16th century woman, Danielle possesses a love of books, and can easily quote from Sir Thomas More’s UTOPIA. An intriguing mix of tomboyish athleticism and physical beauty, she has more than enough charm to capture the heart of a prince ... after beaning him with an apple.
Too much talk, not enough wooing. In the end, Ever After's spell is only half cast.
– Susan Wloszczyna,
USA Today,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Though director Andy Tennant was enthusiastic about putting this kind of spin on Cinderella, his touch turns out to be counterproductive.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
fresh:
Given that this is adolescent romance, never straying far from traditional stereotypes, its 'progressive' feel-good aura is mainly down to Barrymore, whose limitations are only exposed in big love scenes.
– Wally Hammond,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
The script by Susannah Grant, Rick Parks and director Andy Tennant successfully maintains the story's period trappings while introducing a heroine with modern resonance.
– Leonard Klady,
Variety,
1 Jul 2008
fresh:
Drew Barrymore plays the complicated belle of the climactic ball and develops a convincing intellectually based friendship with the prince.