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Synopsis: A modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with "one who will love her faithfully."
Starring: Richard E. Grant, Catherine O'Hara
Supporting actors: Nick Prideaux, Michael Feast, Christina Ricci, Ronni Ancona, Simon Woods, Paul Herbert, Simon Chandler, Peter Dinklage, Andi-Marie Townsend, John Voce, Burn Gorman, Andrew Bailey, James McAvoy, Nick Frost, Eve Pearce, Rob Rouse, William Willoughby, Rubria Negrao, Ross Boatman, Nigel Havers
Directed by: Mark Palansky
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: Summit Entertainment
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for thematic elements, some innuendo and language. (foreign cut)
ASIN: B002ITWSUQ
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,151 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Penelope DVD ~ Christina Ricci

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, but disappointing DVD, August 18, 2008
By H. Vickery (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Penelope (DVD)
I give 5 stars for the movie and 2 for the DVD. The movie is a fun fantasy type with awesome visuals and great acting. But, I was very disappointed in this DVD version. I had seen a foreign copy of the movie and was looking forward to having my own clear copy. But they cut out some really great scenes (one that my husband and I were especially looking forward to) and then they don't even have a deleted scenes section! If we hadn't known what we were missing, I suppose we wouldn't have been so disappointed. The scene with the reporter and the real Max in jail is shorted (missing a hilarious interaction). A really neat story point at the end where Penelope reconciles with Edward is completely cut. The birds flying out of the house when Penelope's mom calls after her are cut out (except in the security cameras) - a neat visual. And the scene with the kids at the end is shortened. Those were the scenes that we particularly remember missing, but I think there must have been some other shortened scenes. What a waste of money, the DVD will be just sitting on the shelf while we watch our low res foreign copy.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual, uplifting and fun, February 29, 2008
This quirky ugly-duckling fable is ideal to see with your 'tween- or teen-aged daughter. Its message of self-acceptance is obvious but not heavy handed, and worth talking about afterward. A modern-day fairy tale, the movie begins with the traditional line "Once upon a time..." but soon becomes a twisted take on Beauty and the Beast. In this case, it's the princess with the curse that turns her ugly. Can she learn to love herself?

Well of course she can. The journey that pig-nosed heroine Penelope travels is not at all believable, but then again fairy tales rarely are. If you give yourself over to the uplifting moral -- that everyone is lovable and interesting BECAUSE of their differences, not in spite of them -- then this film is a treat. The energetic cinematography aptly depicts both grime and splendor, the costumes are loaded with detail (I especially loved Penelope's coat with mismatched buttons) and though the script drags at times, it has many unexpected twists and turns that keep things entertaining.

Though Christina Ricci does a good job expressing herself behind a snout, the real performance here is that of James McAvoy. Given the task of playing Prince Charming as a washed-up musician with a gambling problem, McAvoy glows with charismatic star power. The shaggy haired, sleepy-eyed actor doesn't look like your typical leading man, but when he is onscreen the movie hums. Catherine O'Hara and Richard E. Grant also click as the wrong-headed parents, and Peter Dinklage is his usual excellent self as a one-eyed reporter.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FILM, BUT LACKLUSTER DVD TAKES IT DOWN A NOTCH!, November 9, 2008
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I'm a sucker for a good fairy tale and 'Penelope' is one of the best I've seen in years. Ricci is perfect in the title role and although she has a pig's nose, strangely she remains attractive in this quirky love story! What I loved about this film was the more you get to know her character, the more her bizarre disfigurement just didn't matter. There's a great message here about acceptance and how self esteem can alter the way people perceive you, but unfortunately the DVD is a bit of a bummer. There aren't many extras and there are scenes cut and shortened from the film at least how it was viewed over seas. I didn't see this film in theaters, so I'm not quite sure what exactly has been changes. It would have been nice to offer a 2 disc edition with both versions of the film and more extra material.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Pig love.
Penelope is a strange romantic film. Christina Ricci and James McAvoy have wonderful chemistry but I felt letdown by this coming-of-age fantasy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ADRIENNE MILLER

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Penelope
I bought this movie because our 17 year old son recommended it. He watched it at a friend's home and said it was good enough to buy. My husband and I liked it very much. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marilyn

2.0 out of 5 stars blandly predictable modern-day fairy tale
**1/2

Due to a curse that was placed on her family in the 19th Century, an otherwise attractive British high society blueblood by the name of Penelope Wilhern was... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roland E. Zwick

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an amazing movie!
I LOVED THIS MOVIE! Definitely one of my top favorites. It was a nice modern fairy tale that anyone will enjoy. I recommend it to everyone. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kat Melillo

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I found the book form a couple years ago at my library and waited and waited for the movie to come out, having thoroughly enjoyed the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Forever in Blue Jeans

4.0 out of 5 stars Good...
I saw this movie 3 times in one month! I like it sooo much! Very good picks for actors!
Published 2 months ago by Reviewer Mary

4.0 out of 5 stars Ugly, Hollywood Style
I've read some reviews @ 'Rottentomatoes.com' and someone there picked up on the same issue I have with these sorts of movies: in the end, the actress is always beautiful [even... Read more
Published 3 months ago by JudyMoody

3.0 out of 5 stars Christina Ricci has never looked better. Even with the pig nose.
Penelope is a fun little movie even if her suitors are over reacting to her nose and ears. I've always had a soft spot for Ms. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tracy D. Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars So sweet you'll be in sugar-high!
What a sweet, sweet story that is actually okay for kids to watch! As it is an obvious plot - fairly predictable - I won't go into too much detail about the story. Read more
Published 5 months ago by canopy

5.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Tale!
Poor Penelope is cursed. Not only was she born with the face of a pig but she also must suffer through a seemingly endless parade of prospective suitors who flee in fear at the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. D'Giovanni

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