PenelopeOverview and Synopsis

Penelope
Opened February 29, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 29 min.
PG
thematic elements, some innuendo and language
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: Romantic Comedy, Fantasy Comedy, Comedy

Critic Reviews

"There's no real rigor or craft applied to this story -- just mood, tone, neo-gothic imagery and frantic attitude." Los Angeles Times
- Gene Seymour
"Though the film has a strong cast, humor and a satirical take on celebrity culture, the story is spotty." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"The whimsical ugly-duckling fable becomes more uneven as it proceeds, straining too hard to manufacture its quirky charms." Variety
- David Rooney