Rating: PG
Genre:
Fantasy
Theatrical Release: 04/09/2004(USA)
Release Date: 08/24/2004
SubTitles: Espanol
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD5.1
Run Time: 96 Minutes
Flags: Adult Language, Adult Humor, Suitable for Teens
Distributor/Studio: Miramax
Adapted from author
Gail Carson Levine's award-winning
children's book of the same name, the
Miramax-financed modern
fantasy Ella Enchanted is directed by
Tommy O'Haver and stars
The Princess Diaries alumna
Anne Hathaway.
Ella (
Hathaway) 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 she hopes will end with the lifting of the curse in question. The path, however, isn't easy --
Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant magical creatures ranging from ogres to talking books with evil plots. Though perilous,
Ella's adventures turn out to be necessary obstacles in the path toward finding herself, and maybe even true love along the way.
Ella Enchanted also features
Cary Elwes, who has starred in a
fantasy feature himself (the widely acclaimed
The Princess Bride),
Hugh Dancy, and
Patrick Bergin, among others.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
