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  • Penelope
  • Opened February 29, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 29 min.
  • PG
    thematic elements, some innuendo and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 10+. Read More
  • Born with the snout of a pig, young Penelope Wilhern spends her life a virtual prisoner in her home. Believing that the only way to break the curse is to marry one of her own kind, she meets a number of suitors, but all reject her. Two devious men, Read More
  • Cast: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant
  • Director: Mark Palansky
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Christina Ricci stars as Penelope, a woman born with a pig snout, in "Penelope."
  • James McAvoy and Christina Ricci in "Penelope."
  • Director Mark Palansky on the set of "Penelope."
  • Christina Ricci in "Penelope."
  • Catherine O'Hara and Richard E. Grant in "Penelope."
  • Peter Dinklage in "Penelope."
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Penelope Recent Fan Reviews

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    Penelope is a great family movie

    by PRB

    I was pleasantly surprised by Penelope. It has a great message for people of all ages but especially young girls. I don't want to say too much more than that and spoil the plot. It was a clean and positive movie.

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    Cute story-tale like film

    by FanGyrl

    If you're looking for cinematic genius, this isn't it. But you could tell that by the trailer. This film is cute for the kids. It gives the good message to be happy with who you are and that you don't need to change to matter to other people. It's just like the fairy-tales, there's always a moral at the end. Ricci's Penelope was lovable and even James McAvoy's rugged Max was magnetic at times. This is a film about loving yourself, even when the world may think you're a little weird, but then again, who isn't?

    Take the kids, the whole family will enjoy it. Plus, how many PG movies that both kids and parents will like have been in theaters recently?

  • Must Go!

    Penelope 1: Critics 0

    by admirallily

    Once again I must disagree with the reviews from critics I've read so far. I thought this show was amazing. I would have watched it again the moments the credits rolled if I were able and I'll definitely be purchasing my copy when it comes out on DVD. To be fair, the reviews I read didn't say it was a horrible movie but they certainly were shouting the praises this gem deserved, unfortunately. It seems these days if a movie isn't a total mind bender or out of this world special effects that leave you drooling, then it's not worth praise which is terribly sad I think. This movie was all kinds of sweet and wonderful. I highly recommend it. Five stars and two thumbs up all the way.

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Penelope Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    The result is an entertaining comedy for young girls and older girls who still...

  • 70
    Washington Post |

    Anyone willing to tolerate the tortured premise of the story will be paid off...

  • 63
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Though the film has a strong cast, humor and a satirical take on celebrity...

  • 50
    Los Angeles Times | Gene Seymour

    There's no real rigor or craft applied to this story -- just mood, tone,...

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