Penelope (2006)

Director:

Mark Palansky

Writer (WGA):

Leslie Caveny (written by)

Release Date:

29 February 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

A fairytale like no other.

Plot:

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."

Plot Keywords:

Poker | Beer | Piano | Credit Card | Scarf

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Cast

Christina Ricci	...	Penelope
James McAvoy	...	Johnny / Max
Catherine O'Hara	...	Jessica Wilhern
Reese Witherspoon	...	Annie
Peter Dinklage	...	Lemon
Richard E. Grant	...	Franklin Wilhern
Simon Woods	...	Edward Humphrey Vanderman III
Ronni Ancona	...	Wanda
Jason Thornton	...	Shane
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Russell Brand
Martin Nigel Davey	...	Street Vendor
Tallulah Evans	...	Little Girl - Photo Booth
Michael Feast	...	Jake / Witch
Nick Frost	...	Max Campion
Burn Gorman	...	Larry
Christina Greatrex	...	Mrs. Vanderman
Nigel Havers	...	Edward Vanderman Jr.
Jillian Henry	...	Young Penelope (voice)
Lenny Henry	...	Krull
Paul Herbert	...	Leonard Wilhern
Richard James	...	Card Dealer
Richard Leaf	...	Jack the Barman
Rubria Marcheens Negrao	...	Hotel Clerk
Nick Shafer	...	(voice)
John Voce	...	Duty Cop

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements, some innuendo and language. (foreign cut)

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

South Korea:12 | Taiwan:GP | USA:PG (foreign cut) | Germany:6 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Ireland:PG | Singapore:PG | Hong Kong:I | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Stone Village Pictures

Trivia:

Christina Ricci did not have to audition for her role. She was approached by Witherspoon.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Penelope visits a bar for the first time, the bartender slides a beer down the bar and it shatters. Two seconds later, the glass and beer are all cleaned up.

Quotes:

Penelope: Helaborasoreantalis. They're amazing; they bloom even in the winter.
Annie: That's cool.
Penelope: They just pop up without any help from anyone.
Annie: [laughs] Kind of like my ex-boyfriend, if you know what I mean.

Movie Connections:

References "Hallmark Hall of Fame: Beauty and the Beast" (1976)

Fantastic fresh fairy tale for teens and adults

I saw this movie last year at a screening, but it has taken me awhile to submit a comment on here.

I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! It is a wonderful story with a great message that needs to be heard in this modern age.

I assume it will be targeted toward teens, but as a 36 year old, I really enjoyed it. It might be one of Ricci's best performances, as good as Black Snake Moan, but completely different roles. James McAvoy is charming. Catherine Ohara, Reese Witherspoon and Peter Dinklage are nice surprises and always funny when they appear. Overall, very enjoyable. It is somewhat predictable, but it has to have a happy ending.