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Happily N'Ever After

  • 20062006
  • PGPG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
11K
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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
An alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.
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An alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blos... Read allAn alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.An alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Paul Bolger
    • Yvette Kaplan(additional director)
    • Greg Tiernan(animation director)
  • Writers
    • Robert Moreland
    • Doug Langdale(additional writing)
    • Andre Sikojev(based on a story idea by)
  • Stars
    • Sigourney Weaver(voice)
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar(voice)
    • Patrick Warburton(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Paul Bolger
    • Yvette Kaplan(additional director)
    • Greg Tiernan(animation director)
  • Writers
    • Robert Moreland
    • Doug Langdale(additional writing)
    • Andre Sikojev(based on a story idea by)
  • Stars
    • Sigourney Weaver(voice)
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar(voice)
    • Patrick Warburton(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:08
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    Photos28

    George Carlin in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Sarah Michelle Gellar and Lisa Kaplan in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Warburton in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Patrick Warburton in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Sigourney Weaver and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Wallace Shawn, and Andy Dick in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
    Wallace Shawn and Andy Dick in Happily N'Ever After (2006)
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    Top cast

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    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Friedaas Frieda
    • (voice)
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Ellaas Ella
    • (voice)
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Prince Humperdinkas Prince Humperdink
    • (voice)
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • The Wizardas The Wizard
    • (voice)
    John DiMaggio
    John DiMaggio
    • Dwarf 1as Dwarf 1
    • (voice)
    • (as John De Maggio)
    • …
    Andy Dick
    Andy Dick
    • Mamboas Mambo
    • (voice)
    Lisa Kaplan
    Lisa Kaplan
    • Fairy Godmotheras Fairy Godmother
    • (voice)
    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Stepsister 2as Stepsister 2
    • (voice)
    • (as Jill Talley Kenny)
    • …
    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • Amigo 3as Amigo 3
    • (voice)
    • (as Tom J. Kenny)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Witch 1as Witch 1
    • (voice)
    • (as Tress Mac Neille)
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Rumplestiltskinas Rumplestiltskin
    • (voice)
    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Amigo 2as Amigo 2
    • (voice)
    • (as Robert F. Paulsen III)
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Wolf 1as Wolf 1
    • (voice)
    • (as John Polito)
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Rickas Rick
    • (voice)
    Phil Proctor
    Phil Proctor
    • Amigo 1as Amigo 1
    • (voice)
    • (as Philip G. Proctor)
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Munkas Munk
    • (voice)
    Kath Soucie
    Kath Soucie
    • Stepsister 1as Stepsister 1
    • (voice)
    • (as Kath E. Soucie)
    • …
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Lee Arenburg)
    • Directors
      • Paul Bolger
      • Yvette Kaplan(additional director)
      • Greg Tiernan(animation director)
    • Writers
      • Robert Moreland
      • Doug Langdale(additional writing)
      • Andre Sikojev(based on a story idea by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This is Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s fifth film together. They recorded many of their scenes in the same studio, which is rare for a full-length animated film.
    • Quotes

      Ella: [the Prince sniffs the air as they dance] What's wrong?

      Prince Humperdink: I detect the strangest smell of pumpkin.

      [grins]

      Prince Humperdink: I like pumpkin.

    • Crazy credits
      Somewhere in the final credits we find out that "Step Mother" gets new friends in a very cold place.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cartoon Corner: Happily N'Ever After Review (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Doesn't Have to Have an Ending
      Written by They Might Be Giants

      Performed by They Might Be Giants

      Published by TMBG Music

      Courtesy of Idlewild Recordings

    User reviews81

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    Top review
    3/10
    Truthful Title
    Once upon a time, twelve years ago to be exact, a Canadian film studio by the name of Lionsgate was created. At the start their films went pretty much unnoticed. Starting in 2000 a wave of change came about. First was 'American Psycho', then 'Monster's Ball' in 2001, followed by 'Saw', 'Fahrenheit 9/11', 'The Devil's Rejects', & 'Crash' in the years after. All those films became notable favorites of many. The year is now 2007, and Lionsgate has assembled a rather interesting collection of people to take part in their latest release. Animation designer of 1997's 'Pippi Longstocking', Paul Boger is directing. 'The Return of Jafar's story creator Doug Langdale and 'Ground Control's writer Rob Moreland have been chosen to write. To bring the characters created to life, on board is 'The Grudge's Sarah Michelle Gellar, 'Scooby-Doo's Freddy Prinze Jr., & once alien obliterating, Sigourney Weaver. Together with numerous others, they have created the atrocity of a film with the truthful title 'Happily N'Ever'.

    The Wizard of Fairy Tale Land, played by George Carlin, is going on vacation. That leaves his assistants Mambo and Munk, played by Andy Dick and Wallace Shawn in charge. It's now their duty to keep the balance of good and evil. This means making sure all stories go according to planned; each getting their happy ending. Everything is okay until Sigourney Weaver's character, Frieda, Cinderella's evil step-mother, finds out about the Wizard's absence and easily takes over. The kingdom is now in shambles with evil now holding power. Cinderella, played by Sarah Michelle sets out with Mambo and Monk in search of Prince Charming hoping that he'll be able to save the day. Rick, the dishwasher of the Prince, feels this is a waste of time. His plan is for him, Cinderella, Mambo, & Monk to take out Frieda themselves, which the others disagree with. Either way, the fact remains that she must be stopped, and soon.

    If this had been released in 2001, the idea of it might be more appealing. Unfortunately, since it didn't, it's almost impossible not to compare with 'Shrek'. Once again fairy tale icons have been synced together for a CGI film. Only this time, they're aren't as much fun to watch. I'll confess, the introduction fooled me. It made me think that it would end up being okay. Thirty-one minutes in, I was completely frustrated. I wanted it to end right then and there. This is actually fitting though considering a line Will gives at the end of the intro. He states, "I'm sorry to tell you, but it only gets worse from here." How sad it is that I didn't pay any attention to his warning.

    The kinks in the characters really make the difference here. Cinderella isn't able to stray from believing the Prince is her one true love. She doesn't end up opening her eyes to what is right in front of her until the very end. This ends up making her seem dimwitted, and as a result, makes us never really care about her. Then Rumpelstiltskin, played by Michael McShane, ends up slowly turning good once evil is in favor and lets him to get the baby he sought after. This change ends up affecting his fairy tale. Instead of being dragged into the earth by rage, he ends up staying and helps care for the child. This was only done for the film because he becomes somewhat likable. So of course in the end, they can't simply dispose of him like in the actual story. I guess anyone can now re-write one of the Brother's Grimm's classic tales.

    Above all other imperfections displayed, repetitiveness is honestly the worst of them all. Over and over and over and over and over mostly from Frieda, is the idea that nothing is going to end happy said. Sometimes it's re-worded, sometimes it's not. I would think that title of the film gave that away. Even having Frieda shout it once would be okay, but no. They had to have her say it until it almost loses its meaning. It does succeed in making you want the happy ending to happen even more though. If that's even important at all at that point… It does try, I'll give it that, but it's nowhere near as clever as 'Shrek'. I must say though, I did like the seven dwarfs. The twist on them is nice. With that I must also say, they single-handedly can't save 'Happily N'Ever After'. I urge you, avoid seeing it. Don't even rent it when it becomes available on DVD. Just walk away and never turn back.
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    • Feb 1, 2007

    FAQ1

    • Why is the title "Happily N'Ever After" and not "Happily Never After"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 5, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • BAF Berlin Animation Film
      • Lions Gate Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Нові пригоди Попелюшки
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Vanguard Films
      • Odyssey Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $47,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,589,393
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,608,244
      • Jan 7, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,085,778
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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