Ever After - A Cinderella Story

Starring:Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey, Megan Dodds, Melanie Lynskey, Timothy West, Judy Parfitt, Jeroen KrabbÃ©, Lee Ingleby, Kate Lansbury, Matyelok Gibbs, Walter Sparrow, Jeanne Moreau, Anna Maguire, Richard O'Brien, Peter Gunn, Joerg Stadler, Andy Henderson, Toby Jones
Director: Andy Tennant
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

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Take away the Fairy Godmother, and what have you got left from the Cinderella fable? The story of a girl for whom a bad stroke of luck is no match for her internal strength and purity of heart. Drew Barrymore plays Cinderella's alleged inspiration, Danielle, in this romantic drama that purports to tell the "facts" behind the Grimm brothers' story. One of three daughters of a man (Jeroen Krabbé) who dies and leaves her fate in the hands of a conniving stepmother (Anjelica Huston), Danielle is cast into the lowly role of a servant. Meanwhile, her sisters are evaluated as possible mates for a French prince (Dougray Scott), but he's far more intrigued with Danielle's intelligence and beauty--not to mention her way with a sword and fist. Directed by Andy Tennant (who directed Barrymore in TV's The Amy Fisher Story), Ever After has that rare ability to win the heart and mind of a viewer simply by being committed to its own innocence, particularly where Barrymore's luminous performance is concerned. A contemporary take on an old, virtually forgotten Hollywood convention--the costume adventure with middling artistic ambition but real audience appeal--Ever After is a surprisingly delightful film. --Tom Keogh

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A "modern" young woman of the 16th century, Danielle (Barrymore) is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Against remarkable odds, she stands up to her scheming stepmother (Huston) and works miracles on the lives of everyone around her, including the crown prince of France (Dougray Scott)!Now you can relive this captivating, contemporary retelling of the classic fairytale.

Customer Reviews:

I will love Ever After forever after.......2007-06-29

This is the kind of movie you will watch over and over again with your daughter or your grandchildren (or by yourself on a day you need some cheering up). A time-honored story, beautifully done, and updated just enough--but not contemporized (thank goodness).

First there was "Pride and Prejudice" then "Ever After".......2007-06-29

"Pride and Prejudice" was the original formula: 1. a smart whitty character with a sharp tongue offsetting a royal admirer 2. A champion, who extends mercy and deliverance 3. A fairtale marriage to Prince Charming 4. They live happily ever after

The Cinderella story is more intriquing because the central character brings moral issues too the big screen: 1. Recognition of the middle and lower class rights - power resides with the people, not the rulers 2. the vices of involuntary servitude - bondage is abominable 3. the attractiveness of free thought and opinion - the mind is beautiful 4. Intellectual class fits with the wealth class (wealth, values, and religion) difference must be dealt with 5. Beauty overshadows poverty (commitment, passion, and intimacy) 6. Liberty is more compelling than power. (inalienable rights of man - philosophy of law) 7. Love transcends tradition. (Faith, Hope, Mercy, Love, Glory, and Beauty)

Ever After, A Cinderella Story.......2007-06-29

A new twist on "Cinderella." Drew Barrymore, a peasant servant, impersonates a Countess to plead for the freedom of an imprisoned servant bound for The Americas. While winning his freedom she meets the Prince who is curious about her resolve and conscience. He begs for her name, and the rest is an inriguing courtship. The prince is tested throughout - is he good enough for her?- and ultimately, do they live "Happily Ever After?" Overall a great lesson for the kids about morality and justice and strength through adversity, and a fun romance for adults. As a mom of four kids under thirteen, I highly recommend it.

a real cinderella.......2007-06-27

So you want a fluff story about Cinderella? This ain't it. She knows how to use swords, works herself crazy, and even throws a punch at her stepsister. Finally a version of Cinderella for modern times. Drew Barrymore shines. Wonderful characters at every turn. A sharp, fun movie to watch again and again.

Best Romantic Movie Ever.......2007-06-09

This film is GREAT. it makes in my openion the rather boring story of cinderella into a fantastic love story. it is the type of film that you could watch over and over and over again. simply GREAT!

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Ever After
One of THE Best movies, ever!
Forever Wonderful
Best Take on the Cinderella Story Ever
Cinderella Revisted

Ever After: A Cinderella Story
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Patrick Godfrey , and Megan Dodds
Director: Andy Tennant
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Release Date: 2006-10-17

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Customer Reviews:

Ever After.......2007-03-09

I found this to be an excellent telling of the Cinderella story. I like everything that I have seen Drew Barrymore in.

One of THE Best movies, ever!.......2007-01-26

The whole family watches this movie often and it never gets old! Even my husband loves it!

Forever Wonderful.......2007-01-14

The best Cinderella story ever told, this version stars Drew Barrymore as Danielle De Barbarac. She is smart, poised, and a bit of a socialist. And she meets Leonardo da Vinci. And, of course, there is a prince.

Best Take on the Cinderella Story Ever.......2007-01-12

One of Drew Barrymore's best roles (so far). You don't have to be a Drew Barrymore fan to love this movie. Not too adult for kids, and adults will appreciate the heroine's travails and trimphs, since she depends on her own brains and strength to overcome obstacles. Good characters surround her - the acting is first rate.

Cinderella Revisted.......2007-01-10

Ah, what can be said about this film? A LOT....

It is, first and foremost, a retelling of the classic tale of Cinderella, but infused with historical fiction and factual characters.

You've read the plot points above, and I don't need to go over them again... The movie, however, is spectacular...! The acting is just about top notch, with excellent performances by Drew Barrymore (as Danielle, aka Cindersoot/Cinderella) and Dougray Scott (as the crown prince of France, Henry). Exceptional is the word to describe Anjelica Houston's performance as Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent, the "evil" step-mother.

Great performances are turned in by nearly all the supporting characters, including an interesting twist on the "evil" step-sisters, Maguerite and Jacqueline... But in this retelling - only one of the sisters is truly mean and spiteful - a vengeful witch of a girl... Jacqueline, however, being somewhat plainer than her blond bombshell of a sister, is far more accepting of Danielle and others as the story unfolds.

Also a surprise is Richard O'Brian (of Rocky Horror and Shock Treatment fame) as an evil and covetous local baron/lord who sets his sites on Danielle and won't take NO for an answer - until he's threatened with becoming skewered by Danielle...

A truly humorous scene is the wedding of Prince Henry is just about to wed a wailing and thoroughly unhappy princess of Spain - who sobs and cries and wails throughout the ceremony - also lamenting that she cannot marry the one she loves, and is, instead, forced into a royal arrangement between her parents and Henry's parents.

The film is also peppered with great lines of dialog that are delivered with precision and the proper tone, right down to Baroness Rodmilla demurely asking how long she may have to live, after her treachories are discovered.

With inputs from Leonardo da Vinci, the King & Queen of France (Francis and his wife), and a band of Gypsies, not to mention the household staff of Danielle's familial home, we get the "Happily ever after" ending we all love and care about...

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I will love Ever After forever after
First there was "Pride and Prejudice" then "Ever After"
Ever After, A Cinderella Story
a real cinderella
Best Romantic Movie Ever

Ever After - A Cinderella Story
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Patrick Godfrey , and Megan Dodds
Director: Andy Tennant
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
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Release Date: 1999-03-02

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Customer Reviews:

I will love Ever After forever after.......2007-06-29

First there was "Pride and Prejudice" then "Ever After".......2007-06-29

Ever After, A Cinderella Story.......2007-06-29

a real cinderella.......2007-06-27

Best Romantic Movie Ever.......2007-06-09

This film is GREAT. it makes in my openion the rather boring story of cinderella into a fantastic love story. it is the type of film that you could watch over and over and over again. simply GREAT!

Ever After: A Cinderella Story/Where the Heart Is

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Ever After: A Cinderella Story/Where the Heart Is
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Patrick Godfrey , and Megan Dodds
Director: Andy Tennant , and Matt Williams (II)
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Release Date: 2006-07-25

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Release Date: 2006-07-25

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