Reviews of Ever After

Ever After

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago on 14 August 2007 05:59 (A review of Ever After)

One of my favorite movies. A re-telling of Cinderella that makes the story more believable. I loved Drew Barrymore as Danielle (aka Cinderella) and Anjelica Huston was perfect for the role of the evil step-mother. Scenery and costumes were also beautiful.

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Fairy Tale with Modern Sensibilities

Posted : 2 years, 4 months ago on 17 June 2007 11:49 (A review of Ever After)

The tale of Cinderella told so that our modern sensibilities can still revel in it. This Cinderella is well read and gets the prince to fall in love with her for telling him off about the horrible lives of his peasants. When she needs saving, he gloriously sets off, but unfortunately is a few minutes too late, as she has saved herself. The chemistry between the principals is good, and the lesser characters are humorous without being slapstick silly. Of course the evil people are played over the top, but with moments of vulnerability. But the real star of the movie is the cinematography with lovely details in the location and lighting. Still a favorite of mine.

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