Movie Info
Genre
Drama, Comedy, FantasyRelease Date
March 01, 2008MPAA Rating
PGDuration
102 min.Studio
Summit EntertainmentOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Mark PalanskyProducer
Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Simpson, Scott SteindorffScreenwriter
Leslie CavenyStarring
- Christina Ricci as Penelope
- James McAvoy as Max
- Catherine O'Hara
- Peter Dinklage
- Richard E. Grant
- Reese Witherspoon as Annie
- Simon Woods
- Nick Frost
- Burn Gorman
Movie Story
"Penelope" is the story of a young woman, Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Richard E. Grant and Catherine O'Hara). Penelope is afflicted by a secret family curse that can only be broken when she is loved by one of her own kind. Hidden away in the family's majestic home, she is subjected to meeting a string of blue-bloods through her parent's futile attempt to marry her off and break the curse. Each suitor is instantly enamored with Penelope (and her sizable dowry)... until the curse is revealed.
When a willing mate cannot be found, mischievous tabloid reporter Lemon (Peter Dinklage) hires Max (James McAvoy) to pose as a prospective suitor in hopes of snapping a photo of the mysterious Penelope. Max, who is really a down-on-his-luck gambler, finds himself drawn to Penelope and not wanting to expose or disappoint her, disappears and leaves Lemon in the lurch. Fed up by this latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and goes out into the world in search of adventure - curse be damned.
The feature filmmaking debut of director Mark Palansky, PENELOPE was produced by Reese Witherspoon, Scott Steindorff, and Jennifer Simpson, and written by Leslie Caveny.
Reader's Reviews
A surpising sweet movie that I had not expected to enjoy but wound up loving.
posted by poohbear on Jul 20, 2008A great movie! When he kissed her at the end i was sooo happy xx
posted by Emzio on Jul 29, 2008i love this movie
posted by Squid on Jul 30, 2008was very surprised with how good the film was a must see!!
posted by kerry on Aug 09, 2008this is the best movie ever!!!! you have to see it... when i rented it i watched it 5 times in only 3 days!!
posted by michelle on Aug 13, 2008lovedd it !
posted by sam on Aug 29, 2008Absolutely amazing
posted by Ari on Dec 26, 2008i loved the story, simple yet timeless. and the music at the end of the movie is so moving!
posted by jules on Dec 29, 2008A really cute movie...
posted by angeelca on Feb 25, 2009this is a vary good movie.its my favortie. I watched it soso many times. i hope they make a 2nd one..
posted by sarahgrrrllll on Apr 05, 2009Awesome Movie, thoroughly enjoyed it.. Christine Ricci is a fantastic actress and James McAvoy he played his part very very well.
posted by Esther on Jul 10, 2009Awesome Movie, thoroughly enjoyed it.. Christine Ricci is a fantastic actress and James McAvoy he played his part very very well.
posted by Esther on Jul 10, 2009GRATE MOVIE AND ITS EVEN BETTER BECAUSE THAT BIS THE FIRST MOVIE THAT HAS MY NAME.THANKS FOR WHO EVER GOT THE NAME FOR THE MOVIE..
posted by PENELOPE BENCOSME on Aug 01, 2009ohh i loved the story, the cast, ohh max was amazing.. a lovely charming boy... it's a story that we all would love to live.
posted by danii on Sep 03, 2009
this movie was heart warming and beautiful......recommened for teens, but great for all ages! Props to Christina Ricci and James McAvoy!
posted by anonomous on Sep 23, 2009A really great story! I liked it and tha cast so much!
posted by ahamyvahamy on Nov 07, 2009I love this movie..a lot!!!
posted by Robert Santoso on Nov 14, 2009