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Penelope (2006) -- 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."
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Penelope (2006) -- 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."

Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   13,830 votes
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Director:
Mark Palansky
Writer (WGA):
Leslie Caveny (written by)
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Release Date:
29 February 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Romance more
Tagline:
A fairytale like no other. more
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." full summary | add synopsis
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(17 articles)
Mark Palansky Tackles Iron Jack
 (From EmpireOnline. 14 October 2009, 12:18 AM, PDT)

Mark Palansky Will Bulk Up with Iron Jack
 (From MovieWeb. 13 October 2009, 5:26 PM, PDT)

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The most brilliant movie more (83 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Richard E. Grant ... Franklin Wilhern

Catherine O'Hara ... Jessica Wilhern
Nick Prideaux ... Penelope's Great Grandfather (as Nicholas Prideaux)
Michael Feast ... Jake / Witch

Christina Ricci ... Penelope Wilhern
Ronni Ancona ... Wanda

Simon Woods ... Edward Vanderman
Paul Herbert ... Leonard Wilhern
Simon Chandler ... Doctor

Peter Dinklage ... Lemon
Andi-Marie Townsend ... Young Penelope
John Voce ... Station Cop
Burn Gorman ... Larry
Andrew Bailey ... Floorman in Card Club

James McAvoy ... Johnny / Max
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements, some innuendo and language. (foreign cut)
Runtime:
104 min | Thailand:86 min (DVD)
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
Released in the US and UK two years after production. more
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Crew or equipment visible: (At 51:00) A part of the mattress can be seen when Penelope's mother faints in the kitchen. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Penelope: My parents were born into the good life. Old money, blue blooded, society sweethearts.
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References "Hallmark Hall of Fame: Beauty and the Beast (#26.2)" (1976) more
Soundtrack:
High Treble more

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71 out of 105 people found the following comment useful.
The most brilliant movie, 14 February 2007
10/10
Author: satinshoes from United States

The movie is truthful, honest, funny, and amazing. Although I don't believe that there is an Oscar potential for this, I do believe Golden Globe awards for this. Christina Ricci's performance in this was delightful. While I was watching the movie, however, when Reese Witherspoon popped up, I was delighted! Although it wasn't very long, it was pleasing to see her in a very different role from others that she took.

Honestly, I just wanted to comment on this and Reese's funny lines. But the movie should be watched; it's a comedy that can change the world's opinions of what's really beautiful, and that the outside does not matter.

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