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

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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."

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  • Actress Christina Ricci at the L.A. premiere of "Penelope."
  • Actor James McAvoy at the L.A. premiere of "Penelope."
  • Actress Reese Witherspoon at the L.A. premiere of "Penelope."

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  • Happily Ever After
    by Messum45

    This is a good self esteem booster. For everyone out there who thinks they are a freak, think again. This is a good comedy....Read More

  • Penople = Great Messege
    by Marland Heart

    Penople has a great messege & loved the hole movie which was great but it was kind of short but still, parents out their take your kids to see Penople!...Read More

  • Charming
    by jessie112

    I loved this movie. I thought it was nicely done and fun to watch. I was actually suprised because the previews did not look good to me. This is a greatfamily movie. It has a message, but it's...Read More

  • good story telling
    by sqpeg

    Don't you just love ( Once Upon A Time) stories. If so, you'll enjoy this tale....Read More

Penelope 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

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