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Title: Penelope (2006)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Richard E. Grant | ... | Franklin Wilhern | |
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Jessica Wilhern | |
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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 | |
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Andi-Marie Townsend | ... | Young Penelope |
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John Voce | ... | Station Cop |
| Burn Gorman | ... | Larry | |
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Andrew Bailey | ... | Floorman in Card Club |
| James McAvoy | ... | Johnny / Max | |
In this modern-day romantic tale, Penelope is about a young girl's inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret, and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with "one of her own kind". Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parents' futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry; until her curse is revealed. Lemon, a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter, wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds himself falling for Penelope, but cannot bring himself to give her what she wants. Fed up by this latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks ... Written by Summit Entertainment
I saw "Penelope" at the US premiere at CineVegas last week. It has a very sweet message about self-acceptance that we could all use a little more of these days. I loved the hyper- real, brightly colored, Tim Burtonesque look of the film, it helped to accentuate the fairy tale aspect.
I also thought all of the performances, especially Christina Ricci and Katherine O'Hara, were excellent. Reese Witherspoon as a leather wearing, gum chewing, scooter riding messenger girl seemed a bit miscast, but she was actually good and had one of the funnier lines of the film.
While there's nothing laugh out loud funny, this sweet story makes you smile again and again.
I would recommend this film for audiences of all ages because I don't think you're ever too old for it's message and it doesn't talk down to an adult audience.