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| Ever After - A Cinderella Story | 
 enlarge | Director: Andy Tennant
Actors: Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey, Megan Dodds
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $6.38
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (902 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1079
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 100 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D2005761D
UPC: 024543057611
EAN: 0024543057611
ASIN: B00006ZXSK
Release Date: January 14, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: July 31, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Charming rendition of Cinderella SPOILER ALERT March 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just adore this movie. EVER AFTER with Drew Barrymore is one of the most romantic films I've ever seen. Drew shines and endears as Danielle De Barbarac aka Cinderella. Dougray Scott is Prince Henry and he fits this role perfectly. The rest of the supporting cast (Anjelica Huston, et al) compliment the leads in fine ways.
This is what I would expect a modern (sort of) take on our beloved fairy tale to be. It's not trying to be the Disney version, nor is it trying to be the fairy tale. EVER AFTER holds it's own. The characters and the story are developed in ways that fit their apparent personalities and not just the plot. For example, it's clear from the beginning that the Baroness (stepmother Anjelica) has no use for Danielle, and her treatment of her up til the very end is nothing but contempt. Stepsis Marguerite is a spoiled brat who will do whatever to get what she wants. Danielle is a free spirit (I usually hate describing someone that way) who is full of dreams but makes room for others in those dreams. Henry is a caged bird trying to break out of the mold expected of him in order to forge his own way in life. Each of the characters provides depth to the story, including the gypsies (very funny scenes). EVER AFTER fleshes out the story of Cinderella by giving Henry and Danielle a chance to get to know each other.
At the risk of sounding super cheesy, I must say that I can watch this movie over and over and feel like I'm watching it for the first time. The direction is perfect, the visuals are great, and the acting choices are superb.
Definitely rent this or watch on TV, but you might find yourself running out to buy it. Enjoy.
Ever After March 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have liked this movie since it came out! My 7 year old was interested in a period piece and this movie is a good fit. It has Da Vinci, and although fiction, explores slavery, status, etc. It contains no inappropriate language or sex. He really enjoyed it! Great family movie! Recommend!
Best Cinderella Story of All Time March 18, 2008
I could watch this movie every day. Drew Berrymore is a good 'Cinderella', and portrays the part very well. Her character's name is Danielle, and "Cinderella" is just a nick name that the mean step-sister calls her. I like that Danielle is a very smart, well-read version of the character. Yes, she is a servant to the step-monster (Angelica Houston), and her two daughters, however, she spends lots of time reading by the fire, which is how this movie explains how the name "Cinderella" was derived. Dougray Scott plays the prince, and he is so easy on the eyes. You root for the two of them to be together.
I highly recommend this movie. You'll especially like it if you are a young girl at heart who longs for the prince to rescue her and live happily Ever After.
 Ever After March 2, 2008
Yet again another Cinderella story, but
has some zest to it because it was a little
different. A tomboy Cinderella who is not
afraid to speak her mind-even to a prince.
Anjelica Huston keeps the beat moving as the
annoying and sly step-mother. I enjoyed it.
A real pleaser February 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having read some of the negative reviews, I couldn't understand where some of these folks were coming from. This is a fairy tale for goodness sakes. And although some facts are wrong and a few other minor things, it's a MOVIE....and once again a FAIRY TALE. Liberities can be taken. I've watched this many times before I plunked down my cash and don't regret it one bit. It is a great, entertaining story, with excellent actors, a very nicly done story line and sets.
The only fault I can find with this is that it ends.
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