Ella Enchanted

Name: Ella Enchanted
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Family
Released: April 9, 2004
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, Hugh Dancy, Joanna Lumley

2004

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Miramax Films | Release Date: April 9, 2004 | PG

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, Hugh Dancy, Joanna Lumley

Summary: A fairy Godmother granted Ella (Hathaway) the gift -- and curse -- of obedience at her birth. As a result of this unfortunate circumstance, Ella cannot refuse any command, and is often left at the mercy of unscrupulous personalities. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious curse.A fairy Godmother granted Ella (Hathaway) the gift -- and curse -- of obedience at her birth. As a result of this unfortunate circumstance, Ella cannot refuse any command, and is often left at the mercy of unscrupulous personalities. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious curse. (Miramax)… Expand

Director: Tommy O'Haver

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 96 min

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Roger Ebert

A high-spirited charmer, a fantasy that sparkles with delights. Read full review

Ruthe Stein

The movie doesn't aspire to be art, merely to entertain adolescent girls, which is practically guaranteed by the luminous presence of Anne Hathaway. Read full review

Scott Tobias

None of it would work without Hathaway, whose self-possession and lack of irony represents a throwback to old-fashioned Hollywood wholesomeness and glamour. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

Too bad the filmmakers didn't trust the material. For Ella doesn't need music and references to other, better, movies to cast its unique spell. Read full review

Ed Park

Transpires in a somewhat chintzy fantasy kingdom lousy with more cameos than your typical Love Boat season. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

An ugly-looking mismash of a fairytale. Read full review

Marc Savlov

This might not matter so much to the youngest members of the audience, but for anyone over the age of 10, it’s strictly a colorful bore. Read full review

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meydianarizki21

Oct 25, 2022

Ella Enchanted, starring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Minnie Driver, and Eric Idle, is a contemporary epic fairy tale, sitting on the top shelf with such classics as The Wizard of Oz, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

A deeply telling and romantic tale, set in the land of magic, withElla Enchanted, starring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Minnie Driver, and Eric Idle, is a contemporary epic fairy tale, sitting on the top shelf with such classics as The Wizard of Oz, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

A deeply telling and romantic tale, set in the land of magic, with many important messages, ranging from personal freedom, self empowerment, truth, and equality, to the simple pleasures that create the beautiful contrast of fairy tales, humor, song, beauty, friendship.

A family movie, Ella Enchanted will be enjoyed by adults and children, and is sure to bring a warmth to your heart.

Anne Hathaway steals your heart with her charm, personality, and ability to carry the movie no matter where it leads, with great beauty and skill. The supporting roles are cute, witty, and fill out the movie in all the right places.

This is one for the vaults, and the DVD collection… Expand