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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Let's face it, this is a fairy tale and if you don't like such things then you won't like this movie, but, on the other hand if you do love a good classic bedtime story where a young girl is cursed, her family is looking for the perfect prince that will save her, love is, as usual, playing games, disguised in a charming man that is not a prince, while the prince is really a pig and the pig-girl is just lovely (even with the nose she looks lovely, she is not disgusting in any part of the movie), and the curse is in fact nothing more than our fear of not being accepted for our physical characteristics.
So, it is quite a simple story, yes, but nowadays, when 15-years old girls are asking their moms for nose jobs, I think it is not so bad to have a movie about loving oneself and accepting that pig-girl or not, you don't need anyone else but yourself to be happy.
So, it is quite a simple story, yes, but nowadays, when 15-years old girls are asking their moms for nose jobs, I think it is not so bad to have a movie about loving oneself and accepting that pig-girl or not, you don't need anyone else but yourself to be happy.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Penelope" is the story of a high society girl, born with a pig's snout due to a curse. She is kept isolated by her excentric mother, who desperately tries to break the curse by finding a blue blood suitor for Penelope. This isn't easy, every man runs away after seeing Penelope's snout, until Max that is. Penelope and Max hit it off, but Max will not marry Penelope. After this rejection, Penelope breaks free into the world and goes exploring - and much follows...
"Penelope" is a sweet, little fairy tale about accepting yourself despite your pig's snout. The movie feature excellent actors and magnificant performances from all of them. The dialogue is rich and humorous. All in all, "Penelope" is the kind of movie that makes you sigh and smile and the kind of movie that will remain on my dvd-shelf for a long time and be watched again and again.
Louise
"Penelope" is a sweet, little fairy tale about accepting yourself despite your pig's snout. The movie feature excellent actors and magnificant performances from all of them. The dialogue is rich and humorous. All in all, "Penelope" is the kind of movie that makes you sigh and smile and the kind of movie that will remain on my dvd-shelf for a long time and be watched again and again.
Louise
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The tale of 'Penelope' is an interesting modern twist on fairy story romances... with an emphasis on 'noses' rather than 'tails', as the title character (the first-born female in her bloodline since an ancestor betrayed a witch's kin) is the luckless recipient of a generations-old curse: and has the snout of a pig in place of a nose. To break the curse upon herself, Penelope must find and marry a blue-blood. But, much to her parents' consternation, Penelope - who, because of her deformity, has been hidden away from the world for her whole life - is more interested in forming friendships than she is in breaking the curse.
When a con-man turned suitor (McAvoy in dishevelled splendour) breaks her heart, Penelope sets out to discover the world for herself.
This is a charming film, with endearing performances from Christina Ricci, James McAvoy and Reese Witherspoon (as Penelope's friend in exile). However, although it is pitched as a fairy tale story and has a PG rating (and certainly doesn't merit anything more in regards to content), 'Penelope' is not ideal for the 6-10 year old audience I bought it for after seeing it advertised. I thought the film, though slow-moving and at times quite sophisticated (e.g. in some scenes 'Penelope' is shown implicitly getting rapidly drunk in a bar... using a straw under her face-concealing scarf) was enjoyable, but aimed more at over 10's/teenagers than younger kids.
When a con-man turned suitor (McAvoy in dishevelled splendour) breaks her heart, Penelope sets out to discover the world for herself.
This is a charming film, with endearing performances from Christina Ricci, James McAvoy and Reese Witherspoon (as Penelope's friend in exile). However, although it is pitched as a fairy tale story and has a PG rating (and certainly doesn't merit anything more in regards to content), 'Penelope' is not ideal for the 6-10 year old audience I bought it for after seeing it advertised. I thought the film, though slow-moving and at times quite sophisticated (e.g. in some scenes 'Penelope' is shown implicitly getting rapidly drunk in a bar... using a straw under her face-concealing scarf) was enjoyable, but aimed more at over 10's/teenagers than younger kids.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Penelope DVD
This DVD was on my daughter's wish list after seeing it many years ago at the cinema. It arrived in very good time and she was delighted with it.
Published 1 month ago by Busy Bee
A bit silly but an easy watch
Lots of well known actors in it, which probably add to the likeability. Entertaining, if you feel like watching a film its a good one to just throw on. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Thomas
A beautiful fairytale
I watched this film and was totally moved by Penelope's plight. It's the story of a girl who is born with the ears and nose of a pig due to the mistake of her ancestor. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ms. D. M. Allan
I do love a fairy tale
This was really sweet. I'd been a bit weary going in (a girl cursed with a pig's nose must find a suitable husband to break the curse), but nearly as soon as it started I knew I'd... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Amy Connolly
enjoyable family DVD
nice bit of v light entertainment for all the family. dispatched in a few days. enjoyed by lots of my friends.
Published 19 months ago by justine
Magical Romantic Comedy
This is a wonderful film. It's unique, romantic, funny, whimsical & fantastical.
It has a meaningful story and a very sweet relationship between Penelope and the leading... Read more
It has a meaningful story and a very sweet relationship between Penelope and the leading... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Miss Sterling
Lovely modern fairytale!
Penelope is an enjoyable film about a teenage girl who has the nose of a pig! After years of being trapped away by her overprotective mother, Penelope finally escapes and witnesses... Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Joe Brian
Charming
Charming little fairy tale starring Christina Ricci as Penelope, a cursed woman of twenty-five who has had to live her whole life in secret due to the fact she was born with the... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by Dismal Angel
A great Fairy Tale
I bought this for my granddaughter who is 13 years old she loved it , when my other 17 year old granddaughter watched it she thought it was a great up to date fary tale.
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Mrs. A. Wellstead
A Penny for my thoughts
I got this for my primary-school age daughters and at times it was difficult to keep them interested. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by OEJ
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