Ella Enchanted (2004)
- Starring:
- Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Tommy O'Haver
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Adapted from author Gail Carson Levine's award-winning children's book of the same name, the Miramax-financed modern fantasy Ella Enchanted is directed by Tommy O'Haver and stars The Princess Diaries alumna Anne Hathaway. Ella (Hathaway) lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey she hopes will end with the lifting of the curse in question. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant magical creatures ranging from ogres to talking books with evil plots. Though perilous, Ella's adventures turn out to be necessary obstacles in the path toward finding herself, and maybe even true love along the way. Ella Enchanted also features Cary Elwes, who has starred in a fantasy feature himself (the widely acclaimed The Princess Bride), Hugh Dancy, and Patrick Bergin, among others. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast:
- Anne Hathaway - Ella of Frell
- Cary Elwes - Prince Regent Edgar
- Vivica A. Fox - Lucinda Perriweather
- Jennifer Higham - Olive
- Minnie Driver - Mandy
- Jimi Mistry - Benny
- Parminder Nagra - Areida
- Hugh Dancy - Prince Charmont
- Patrick Bergin - Sir Peter
- Steve Coogan - Heston
- Eric Idle - Narrator
- Joanna Lumley - Dame Olga
- Aidan McArdle - Slannen the Elf
- Lucy Punch - Hattie
- Director(s):
- Tommy O'Haver
- Writer(s):
- Michelle Wolff, Jennifer Heath, Laurie Craig
- Producer(s):
- Jane Startz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Humor, Suitable for Teens, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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