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Penelope-the better fairy tale
I loved this movie. I loved the message it brings home to any young adult, especially young women. I adored the fact that the leading man wasn't prefect. That nobody is fully wicked or fully good, but multiple levels of gray.
This is simply the best, realistic (if a fairy tale can be realistic), moral of the story fantasy I have seen in awhile.
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Written July 7, 2008
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Penelope
This movie was GREAT! I'm really glad i decided to watch it. it had a good message behind it and i know for sure i will be adding it to my dvd collection. All the characters in this movie had great roles, christina ricci and james mcavoy were amazing together.!
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Penelope
It wasn't bad - it just wasn't very good. It's insubstantial, but that's not really a problem for me in a movie like this. There was something flat about it that I couldn't quite put my finger on, like it wasn't quite enough of what it needed to be.
Christina Ricci mostly does a good wide-eyed not-completely-innocent (her lack of naivete is one of the better parts of the movie); James McAvoy is mostly charming enough, though I expected better from someone who managed to shine while wearing prosthetic faun legs. Catherine O'Hara is just not funny enough, which I suspect has more to do with the writing than with her. Not surprisingly, Peter Dinklage turns in the best performance, but he's not on screen enough to make it a better movie.
All in all, I'd say the best part was Penelope's scarf, to which I give 5 stars.
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WHAT?
A girl with a pigs snout... this was the DUMBEST AND WORST WRITTEN MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! I would rather watch the brave little toaster over and over again then sit through ten minutes of this terrible movie.
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Penelope is a great family movie
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 Movie
Penelope is an adorable fairy tale. Girls, especially, of all ages will enjoy this movie. A must see for all who love a happily ever after ending.
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Refreshing
I thought Penelope was refreshing. showing hope & also learning to love ones self, it had good morals and gave a great example of what love is. iI'm anxious to see it again. ~ Missy, WPB FL
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