I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was cute, funny, and appropriately over-the-top acting for a modern comedy retelling of the Cinderella story. One of the reviews mentions that they don't like the portrayal of stepmothers and stepsisters and the inaccuracy of the fashion industry etc, etc. Well this being comedy, and a parallel of Cinderella I don't think it should receive less stars because it focused on the story and the simple characters versus trying to be accurate. It is a very enjoyable, lighthearted movie. And if one is looking for a deep plot, accurate portrayals of the fashion industry and design, with multi-dimensional characters, you should look elsewhere. This movie is not for you and you will agree with the other reviewer instead of enjoying a truly good movie.
29 Reviews
sorta Cinderella
SnoopyStyle13 January 2018
Newly graduated Kate Kassell (Portia Doubleday) is trying to be a fashion designer but her father Lee (Chris Noth)'s cheap knockoff reputation stymies her. She joins her fathers company which was started with her deceased mother. Her stepmother Elise (Lauren Holly) schemes to kick her out of the company. Elise with her simpleton daughters are undermining the company. After they successfully get Kate fired, her friends suggest returning as a male designer.
This is sorta Cinderella with a dash of Twelfth Night. I like Portia Doubleday and really the only reason to watch this. Her weird-looking male character is off-putting at first but he does grow on me. The father is infuriating as if he is suffering dementia. It might be helpful to see the roots of the dysfunctional father daughter relationship. The evil stepmother is fine. The fashion business is nothing insightful or real. At the end of the day, none of that is the big problem. It is simply too cheap and too cheesy to be effective. It is not more than a TV movie that cannot elevate. Doubleday does an admirable job but it is not enough.
This is sorta Cinderella with a dash of Twelfth Night. I like Portia Doubleday and really the only reason to watch this. Her weird-looking male character is off-putting at first but he does grow on me. The father is infuriating as if he is suffering dementia. It might be helpful to see the roots of the dysfunctional father daughter relationship. The evil stepmother is fine. The fashion business is nothing insightful or real. At the end of the day, none of that is the big problem. It is simply too cheap and too cheesy to be effective. It is not more than a TV movie that cannot elevate. Doubleday does an admirable job but it is not enough.
Light-hearted fun
fayrilium20 December 2018
Just like its name, After The Ball is a modern twist on the Cinderella story with a bit more substance thrown in.
The supporting cast (especially Maurice!) and a well paced storyline makes this a delight to watch.
Though the story is predictable, there was enough heart in it to make you want to follow Kate's journey. There is more to the plot than just romantic attraction but has elements of father/daughter relstionships, greed/deceit and mateship.
You'll detect elements of Devil Wears Prada and She's The Man so if that's your kind of movie give this a go.
The supporting cast (especially Maurice!) and a well paced storyline makes this a delight to watch.
Though the story is predictable, there was enough heart in it to make you want to follow Kate's journey. There is more to the plot than just romantic attraction but has elements of father/daughter relstionships, greed/deceit and mateship.
You'll detect elements of Devil Wears Prada and She's The Man so if that's your kind of movie give this a go.
Surprisingly good comedy with good performances
squeezebox7 January 2016
After the Ball is an entertaining little comedy that takes a few elements of Cinderella and uses them to tell the story of a young fashion designer who manages to get a job at her father's design company, only to be ousted by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the encouragement of her aunt and her actor friend, she disguises herself as a young male designer and manages to get hired back at the company where she battles the evil forces out to get her/him, but with newly found self-confidence.
I was expecting nothing from this movie, but my daughter wanted to watch it and it had a rating higher than one star on Netflix, so I figured why not. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. While it's predictable in the extreme, it's genuinely funny and moves along at a good pace, with a solid screenplay and likable characters. I had never heard of Portia Doubleday before watching this movie, but her performance is terrific. She's funny, sympathetic and simply a pleasure to watch.
Don't expect a profound or earth-shattering experience, but if you are in the mood for some lighthearted fun, you could do much worse than After the Ball.
I was expecting nothing from this movie, but my daughter wanted to watch it and it had a rating higher than one star on Netflix, so I figured why not. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. While it's predictable in the extreme, it's genuinely funny and moves along at a good pace, with a solid screenplay and likable characters. I had never heard of Portia Doubleday before watching this movie, but her performance is terrific. She's funny, sympathetic and simply a pleasure to watch.
Don't expect a profound or earth-shattering experience, but if you are in the mood for some lighthearted fun, you could do much worse than After the Ball.
Not quite 'She's the Man' but....
jonniecomet-142098 June 2021
It probably helps to compare this film more to 'Twelfth Night' than to 'Cinderella', though it owes both.
I enjoyed it; but then I enjoy anything with Portia Doubleday. She is not as slapstick-funny as Amanda Bynes; but she is prettier; and she carries off the awkwardness of the Kate character amusingly and even credibly. You are inclined to like her character here - she is honest, well-meaning, and determined without being either overly sappy or shallow.
If there are shallow acting performances, they're down to everyone else - Daniel's character was insufficiently developed, making him appear like a caricature of Prince Charming rather than a real-life, modern-day Orsino; and Elise's character is hardly any Olivia. The actors are good enough but they aren't given much to work with.
Being a vehicle for Miss Doubleday is the movie's one saving grace. I really missed seeing her (little spoiler here) on the runway at the end; as it'd have been a major PR success for the company to have had Kate present in her new capacity; and of course she's lacking nothing to have made a good model... if only on her own terms :)
I enjoyed it; but then I enjoy anything with Portia Doubleday. She is not as slapstick-funny as Amanda Bynes; but she is prettier; and she carries off the awkwardness of the Kate character amusingly and even credibly. You are inclined to like her character here - she is honest, well-meaning, and determined without being either overly sappy or shallow.
If there are shallow acting performances, they're down to everyone else - Daniel's character was insufficiently developed, making him appear like a caricature of Prince Charming rather than a real-life, modern-day Orsino; and Elise's character is hardly any Olivia. The actors are good enough but they aren't given much to work with.
Being a vehicle for Miss Doubleday is the movie's one saving grace. I really missed seeing her (little spoiler here) on the runway at the end; as it'd have been a major PR success for the company to have had Kate present in her new capacity; and of course she's lacking nothing to have made a good model... if only on her own terms :)
Far more juvenile and unrealistic than most TV movies
gordonm88820 July 2015
Honestly, After the Ball was difficult to watch. It was so unrealistic and silly - to the extent of being juvenile - that it was difficult to be engaged in the movie. And I am accustomed to watching a lot of TV movies and lower my standards appropriately.
Its problems are
This is fit for young children. However, if you're an adult, consider surfing the other channels. I'm sure you'll find something that deserves your time more than this. I mean, Really.
Its problems are
- simple, one-note characters
- a ridiculous plot with characters acting in completely unrealistic ways
- no chemistry between the romantic leads
- dialogue that sounds as if it was written by children
- an insulting depiction of the fashion industry
- an insulting depiction of parents (clueless) and step-parents (so evil and malicious that they nonsensically behave in ways that hurt themselves)
This is fit for young children. However, if you're an adult, consider surfing the other channels. I'm sure you'll find something that deserves your time more than this. I mean, Really.
In the clothing fashion world, roughly derived from Cinderella.
TxMike31 August 2015
Warning: Spoilers
We found this Canadian movie on Netflix streaming movies. It is entertaining enough once it gets past the first third or so. It seems to be inspired by the classic Cinderella story, with a wicked step- mom and two wicked stepsisters, but dad is still alive as the head of the clothing company.
Cute Portia Doubleday, reminding us a lot of Amanda Seyfried, is recent fashion graduate Kate Kassell. She is trying to branch out on her own but eventually looks to her dad's company for a job.
The wicked step-mom mostly runs the business, she is played by Lauren Holly as Elise , and right away we see that she and her evil but not bright daughters will try to run Kate off, first by giving her a trash assignment sorting buttons and other odds and ends in a large storage area.
Kate is in fact driven off through mistreatment and lies about her, but she returns, in disguise, as Nate an upcoming designer. Of course this brings to the fore all those situations done so many times in movies where Kate and Nate have to be at the same place and dealing with others alternately as Kate and Nate. Some of that is entertaining.
This is just a so-so movie but entertaining if you are in the right mood. "Mr. Big", Chris Noth is Kate's dad and the head of the company. The two evil stepsisters are played by Natalie Krill as Tannis and Anna Hopkins as Simone.
Portia Doubleday is the best thing going on here.
SPOILERS: It turns out the evil step-mom and her daughters were conspiring with a competitor to get the Kassell company to go bankrupt and be taken over by the competitor. Kate and her Nate, with the help of friends at work, and some crafty computer programming, expose all of it and Kate becomes chief designer while patching up her relationship with her dad.
Cute Portia Doubleday, reminding us a lot of Amanda Seyfried, is recent fashion graduate Kate Kassell. She is trying to branch out on her own but eventually looks to her dad's company for a job.
The wicked step-mom mostly runs the business, she is played by Lauren Holly as Elise , and right away we see that she and her evil but not bright daughters will try to run Kate off, first by giving her a trash assignment sorting buttons and other odds and ends in a large storage area.
Kate is in fact driven off through mistreatment and lies about her, but she returns, in disguise, as Nate an upcoming designer. Of course this brings to the fore all those situations done so many times in movies where Kate and Nate have to be at the same place and dealing with others alternately as Kate and Nate. Some of that is entertaining.
This is just a so-so movie but entertaining if you are in the right mood. "Mr. Big", Chris Noth is Kate's dad and the head of the company. The two evil stepsisters are played by Natalie Krill as Tannis and Anna Hopkins as Simone.
Portia Doubleday is the best thing going on here.
SPOILERS: It turns out the evil step-mom and her daughters were conspiring with a competitor to get the Kassell company to go bankrupt and be taken over by the competitor. Kate and her Nate, with the help of friends at work, and some crafty computer programming, expose all of it and Kate becomes chief designer while patching up her relationship with her dad.
Interesting retelling, but ultimately a copycat
destinylives5227 August 2016
"After The Ball" is an interesting retelling of the "Cinderella" story. It stars Portia Doubleday as the "Cinderella" character, applying for and getting the job as the newest clothes designer for her father's company...but Doubleday does it as a man. In her disguise as an effeminate, gay guy, Doubleday creates designs that would hopefully take her father's company out of mediocrity and bring it back to its former glory days. But a conniving, mean step-mother and two step-sisters won't make things easy for our heroine. "After The Ball" has all the elements of an entertaining Rom-Com (boy and girl meet cute, boy loses girl, boy gets girl, eccentric characters, some heart-felt moments, good laughs here and there), but there's nothing special about it. What could have been an original twist on the fairy tale becomes a rehash of "Tootsie" and "The Secret Of My Success." My most memorable, movie moment is the first scene when Doubleday appears as a man -- it's astonishing how well she pulls it off.
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I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone!
Pheeke8 December 2015
This is pretty bad! Usually i'm a sucker for the fairytale re-tellings, but not this one. It starts off as a Cinderella retelling but then seems to drop that storyline halfway and goes the goofy disguise route that isn't believable at all. I don't need my movies to be realistic, but if a movie is as bad as this one it really can't get away with it.
Visually it's boring and colourless, which is strange for a movie set in the colourful fashion industry. I like movies set in the fashion industry, it's an interesting world. But the fact that the main character works in fashion didn't seem to play any part in the film, they didn't use that fact at all, thats a missed opportunity.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone!
Visually it's boring and colourless, which is strange for a movie set in the colourful fashion industry. I like movies set in the fashion industry, it's an interesting world. But the fact that the main character works in fashion didn't seem to play any part in the film, they didn't use that fact at all, thats a missed opportunity.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone!
A Good Cinderella Story
lydiajp25 December 2022
This movie is way better the the reviews. Admittedly I love a good Cinderella story and this is one of them. The star of this movie is a believable actor and she does a great job. The love story in the movie works as well. They have chemistry. It's a comedy that works as well. The stepmother and daughters do a great job and making her life horrible and the outcome of the movie really works. The fairly godmother is her god mother in the movie and she helps her in her personal growth and support her love and confidence which adds to the magic. I don't want to give anything way so I won't say anymore. Enjoy.
not good enough
PennyReviews26 July 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Kate is a fashion designer who dresses up as Nate in order to reveal her step mother's mal doings and save her father's fashion business. After the ball is a good enough movie for a TV movie until Kate turns to Nate. Nate is unnatural simply and he behaves very oddly for not being suspected. The rest is just the cliché fairy tale that so many movies tried to adapt and failed. Cinderella is being pushed away by her step mother and her evil but stupid dangers as she finds the love of her life with the gentle prince. The whole Nate idea is just so naive and certainly not even possible, but in just a day Kate manages to alter her personality and become someone else. Not to even mention that the clothes that they produce do not belong to a fashion company, but that is just a minor setback compared to the whole direction and presentation of the movie. Odd enough the performances are not so bad and maybe that saves after the ball from giving it a 1.
Fun & Funny
cekadah23 May 2015
After the Ball is purely light entertainment with lots of make believe and succeeds in keeping it that way throughout the story.
A very simple tale of a girl fresh out of designer school and discovering the job market is a tough place for her profession. Her father gives her a chance in his clothing manufacturing business and Kate/Nate ends up saving the business from sinister doings!!
Yes its a silly story with a little bit of Cinderella and The Devil Wears Prada thrown in but the director Sean Garrity keeps it simple and fun and doesn't get too invested into the 'feelings' of the characters. Portia Doubleday is better at being the character Nate than she is at being Kate. And the two 'sisters' are perfect at being the buffoons of the story.
If you get a chance check this one out!
A very simple tale of a girl fresh out of designer school and discovering the job market is a tough place for her profession. Her father gives her a chance in his clothing manufacturing business and Kate/Nate ends up saving the business from sinister doings!!
Yes its a silly story with a little bit of Cinderella and The Devil Wears Prada thrown in but the director Sean Garrity keeps it simple and fun and doesn't get too invested into the 'feelings' of the characters. Portia Doubleday is better at being the character Nate than she is at being Kate. And the two 'sisters' are perfect at being the buffoons of the story.
If you get a chance check this one out!
SO why do I like this movie
the_doofy7 July 2023
Probably because I like Yentyl, with Barbara Streisand.
I have a hard time believing that just because a guy does woman' fashion design he is gay. Sorry folks. Because this stereotype was pushed to the heights I down grade it to a 6.5.
That being said, the acting by the actress is exemplary, she carries the movie w/o the viewer realizing it. Pretty impressive.
The movie has two threads in it, competitive fashion design and a boy/ girl romance.
I would have really liked it more if they had more design stuff to it, get a real feel for the process. It was definitely front and center in the movie, I would just have liked more of that with less drama.
I have a hard time believing that just because a guy does woman' fashion design he is gay. Sorry folks. Because this stereotype was pushed to the heights I down grade it to a 6.5.
That being said, the acting by the actress is exemplary, she carries the movie w/o the viewer realizing it. Pretty impressive.
The movie has two threads in it, competitive fashion design and a boy/ girl romance.
I would have really liked it more if they had more design stuff to it, get a real feel for the process. It was definitely front and center in the movie, I would just have liked more of that with less drama.
Enjoyable film with a familiar plot
lisafordeay19 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
After The Ball is a 2015 Canadian Romantic Comedy starring Portia Doubleday,Chris North and Lauren Holly. The movie is about a young woman named Kate Kattrall who wants to make it big as a fashion designer. But when her stepsisters steal her ideas and gets fired she disguises herself as a flamboyant man named Nate Ganday. However she falls for a guy named Daniel and must try and juggle her life as a guy and as herself. How long will her facade last.
Overall this film is a mix between The Devil Wears Prada with the whole fashion design charcther and her overbearing boss meets She's The Man where the charcther disguises herself as a guy as well as falling for a guy.
I had no idea that this film even existed as I heard a Youtuber mentioning it on her channel and I decided to go check it out. If you like the films I added mixing in Cinderella then check it out.
Overall this film is a mix between The Devil Wears Prada with the whole fashion design charcther and her overbearing boss meets She's The Man where the charcther disguises herself as a guy as well as falling for a guy.
I had no idea that this film even existed as I heard a Youtuber mentioning it on her channel and I decided to go check it out. If you like the films I added mixing in Cinderella then check it out.
Go after it now! Its SO wonderful
inkblot119 May 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Kate Kassell (Portia Doubleday) is a very talented clothes designer and is searching for an entry level job in haute couture. However, no one will hire her because her dad, Lee Kassell (Chris Noth) is a top producer of "knockoff" ladies wear. Therefore, Kate has no choice except to work for her father. Alas, her wicked stepmother, Elise (Lauren Holly) and her two evil stepsisters don't want her there and work behind the scenes to get her fired. In truth, Mr. Kassell has been in mourning since Kate's mother died and has let Elise have too much say at Kassell clothing. Moreover, Kate looks so much like her mother that Lee has become distant to his own daughter, somewhat unconsciously. Kate's only real friend at the firm is Daniel (Marc-Andre Grondin), who creates shoes. All too soon, Kate is indeed let go, as her father believes she has leaked designs to a competitor. But, ho ho, things can change. Kate's aunt and uncle encourage her to go back to Kassell as a disguised male named Nate and turn the company on its ear. It happens. Nate is soon beloved by almost all, especially Mr. Kassell, with the three wicked women working to find a way to give Nate the boot. Daniel even asks Kate to attend a fashion ball with him but she also has to show up as Nate. Changing from one to the other often in the women's room, Kate overhears just how devious her stepmother's plans really are. Can Kate/Nate find true love, a great job, and give Elise and the two young witches the heave-ho? This is really a great new take on the classic Cinderella story, fashion style. Doubleday is truly amazing as the woman who must play a man, at times, and she is beautiful. Grondin, Noth, Holly, and the rest of the cast is terrific, too. Add on great scenery, fabulous costumes, a polished script and an energetic direction and what, what's not to love? Go after it now, romcom fans and anyone else as well!
A Cute Rom-Com with Fashionable Humor!
tessa-m142 April 2016
I enjoyed this movie immensely! It took the "Cinderella-like" tale to a whole new Modern Day version that I very much enjoyed. The characters were relatable and hilarious, and I couldn't help laughing so hard during it. Portia, the actress playing the lead female, did a FANTASTIC job playing her parts! It wasn't too dorky that it was terrible and overdone; it had just enough silly humor that it was entertaining for me. The romantic parts were charming and "awwww!"-inducing that I couldn't help but melt inside. So adorable!
It's a GREAT movie to watch and laugh out loud with the entire family!! You won't regret it! :D
It's a GREAT movie to watch and laugh out loud with the entire family!! You won't regret it! :D
My kind of movie
princesspoofball27 January 2019
This is my kind of movie. A sweet and fun hour and a half with my 12 year old daughter. Of course it's unrealistic, but so are Shakespeare and Cinderella.
Usually shows take the secret too far. I can't stand that. The timing was perfect here. Just when I thought the secret should be told, the right people find out. Since that's my opinion, I'm going to hope that's not a spoiler.
Usually shows take the secret too far. I can't stand that. The timing was perfect here. Just when I thought the secret should be told, the right people find out. Since that's my opinion, I'm going to hope that's not a spoiler.
Very Twelfth Night
llwkr9 April 2020
Portia Doubleday heads a phenomenal cast who have fun with Shakespeare's themes of disguises and miscommunication. I started watching this show thinking it was just a Cinderella remake, but was taken on a surprise road trip through a comedic spectacular.
Beautiful Film About Fashion Industry With Happy End!
gg-508072 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Starting watch will realize that there is not quite a fairy tale: a successful mix of "Cinderella" and "Twelfth Night." Main heroine Kate Kassell (Portia Doubleday) disguises a guy and gets in his father's firm, staffed by an evil stepmother with her stepsisters minded. By the way, even the handsome Prince is available Daniel (Marc-André Grondin) and shoe "Cinderella" and luxurious ball. In general, all as expected in the world of fairy tales.
Is that a typical plot happy end stories diluted qualitative humor and new images of characters.
Cute and kindness ... but most of you will not say, because from the beginning you know what to expect from "After the Ball". Leave this film for those times when you just want to sit back, relax and watch something light and unobtrusive ... this fairy tale with a happy ending.
Beautiful people: Chris Noth (more known in Russia as Mike Logan from "Law and Order"), Mimi Kuzyk, Lauren Holly, Carlo Rota, David Michael, and many many others.
I just fell in love Marc-André Grondin. His amorous glance is not possible to forget.
Thanks to all who made and starred in this film! I recommend see it to everybody! Please take the sincerest and warm regards from Russia and Russian people. Kissing you all!
Is that a typical plot happy end stories diluted qualitative humor and new images of characters.
Cute and kindness ... but most of you will not say, because from the beginning you know what to expect from "After the Ball". Leave this film for those times when you just want to sit back, relax and watch something light and unobtrusive ... this fairy tale with a happy ending.
Beautiful people: Chris Noth (more known in Russia as Mike Logan from "Law and Order"), Mimi Kuzyk, Lauren Holly, Carlo Rota, David Michael, and many many others.
I just fell in love Marc-André Grondin. His amorous glance is not possible to forget.
Thanks to all who made and starred in this film! I recommend see it to everybody! Please take the sincerest and warm regards from Russia and Russian people. Kissing you all!
Your Typical Cinderella story
tect-0356418 August 2020
This is just another version of Cinderella with a twist of fashion. I thought it was charming and entertaining. Some parts delivered from by the main actress made me cringe a bit, but this is the type of movies I enjoy - clean and family friendly.
Pleasant fluff
KehDBug3 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
C'mon, it's not Shakespeare, nor is it trying to be. I enjoyed the riff on the Cinderella story, especially the part about her father being alive. It's the first take on the original that I can recall where the Cinderella character wasn't an orphan. Was the material below the caliber of acting talent present? Yes. But I thought everyone did a good job with what they had to work with. I've seen plenty of stinkers, but I found this one charming.
Feel good movie
leigh-2825229 August 2015
I'm always a sucker for Cinderella-themed movies. But mostly, when I watch a movie, I just get disappointed because of the story being silly and corny. When I saw the title, I watched AFTER THE BALL without any expectations. I'm glad I did. It's lighthearted but not corny. All the characters are likable, even Colin, and he's very good at playing creepy. My favorites are Maurice and Richard. They're hilarious. The two evil stepsisters, I thought were sisters in real life since they look so much alike. I don't get when people say the two leads didn't have chemistry when they did. My favorite moments are the phone call in the loo and the "fondue" scene. Hysterical!
Charming Cinderella
VintageSoul5615 February 2019
"After the Ball" is one of my go to movies when I want something enjoyable to watch. I'm grateful that it's on Prime after Netflix no longer had it.
I enjoy it from beginning to end. Mimi Kuzyk is always good in everything that I've seen her in. I loved her clothes and jewelry in this one. Carlo Rota, as Richard, just steals every scene he's in. He's a riot, Buttercup. Marc-Andre Groudin is very suitable for the role of Daniel aka Prince Charming. David Michael, as Maurice, is another scene stealer. He's hilarous. It's a good thing that he and Carlo Rota didn't share any scenes. They would be out stealing each other. Bless them! Chris Noth and Lauren Holly suited their roles. They were so mismatched as a couple, which I think was supposed to show. Get a load of her nails. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near her. Talk about the scene stealing. I loved Natalie Krill as Tannis and Anna Hopkins as Simone. They were perfection as the no so bright daughters of Lauren Holly. They were "Awesome". Last and of course not least is Portia Doubleday. She is so fresh and sweet. I have to say though, I really liked her as a guy. She was cute as a guy. And, the costume designer really had fun dressing her as such. I loved Nate's outfits. That vintage vibe really did it. Enough said from me. This is a lighthearted and funny movie that I recommend.
I enjoy it from beginning to end. Mimi Kuzyk is always good in everything that I've seen her in. I loved her clothes and jewelry in this one. Carlo Rota, as Richard, just steals every scene he's in. He's a riot, Buttercup. Marc-Andre Groudin is very suitable for the role of Daniel aka Prince Charming. David Michael, as Maurice, is another scene stealer. He's hilarous. It's a good thing that he and Carlo Rota didn't share any scenes. They would be out stealing each other. Bless them! Chris Noth and Lauren Holly suited their roles. They were so mismatched as a couple, which I think was supposed to show. Get a load of her nails. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near her. Talk about the scene stealing. I loved Natalie Krill as Tannis and Anna Hopkins as Simone. They were perfection as the no so bright daughters of Lauren Holly. They were "Awesome". Last and of course not least is Portia Doubleday. She is so fresh and sweet. I have to say though, I really liked her as a guy. She was cute as a guy. And, the costume designer really had fun dressing her as such. I loved Nate's outfits. That vintage vibe really did it. Enough said from me. This is a lighthearted and funny movie that I recommend.
The funniest and most quotable movie ever
sarahkatherinehelms14 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I stumbled across this movie by accident but it is now quite literally my favorite movie of all time. You can't take it too seriously, obviously, but it is everything you could want in a lighthearted feel-good film. It is funny and fast-paced, with likable characters and tons of one liners. It starts with Kate, an aspiring fashion designer, conceding to work at her fathers business with her evil stepmother and two stepsisters (your classic Cinderella story). However, once she gets set up by her sisters and fired, she must reenter the scene disguised at a flamboyant male fashion designer named Nate. You will love it!
Cute for something light and funny
greenem729 March 2019
'After the Ball' is a cute film if you are looking for something light and funny. Caught on from the film description that this would be a take on Shakespeare's comedy 12th Night, where the heroine dresses as a male and the intrigues begin from there.
If your into films in the fashion industry, this is no 'The Devil Wears Prada', but does include a lot of the business of fashion in the story line...though don't count on it being completely believable.
Lots of story holes and plot deadends, but it's a light film, so whatever. Actors are adequate, some a bit over the top silly. Best actor in the film is veteran Mimi Kuzyk, as the Godmother.
Check if out if seeking something lightly amusing.
If your into films in the fashion industry, this is no 'The Devil Wears Prada', but does include a lot of the business of fashion in the story line...though don't count on it being completely believable.
Lots of story holes and plot deadends, but it's a light film, so whatever. Actors are adequate, some a bit over the top silly. Best actor in the film is veteran Mimi Kuzyk, as the Godmother.
Check if out if seeking something lightly amusing.
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