Ever After - A Cinderella Story

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Take away the Fairy Godmother, and what have you got left from the Cinderella fable? The story of a girl for whom a bad stroke of luck is no match for her internal strength and purity of heart. Drew Barrymore plays Cinderella's alleged inspiration, Danielle, in this romantic drama that purports to tell the "facts" behind the Grimm brothers' story. One of three daughters of a man (Jeroen Krabbé) who dies and leaves her fate in the hands of a conniving stepmother (Anjelica Huston), Danielle is cast into the lowly role of a servant. Meanwhile, her sisters are evaluated as possible mates for a French prince (Dougray Scott), but he's far more intrigued with Danielle's intelligence and beauty--not to mention her way with a sword and fist. Directed by Andy Tennant (who directed Barrymore in TV's The Amy Fisher Story), Ever After has that rare ability to win the heart and mind of a viewer simply by being committed to its own innocence, particularly where Barrymore's luminous performance is concerned. A contemporary take on an old, virtually forgotten Hollywood convention--the costume adventure with middling artistic ambition but real audience appeal--Ever After is a surprisingly delightful film. --Tom Keogh

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A "modern" young woman of the 16th century, Danielle (Barrymore) is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Against remarkable odds, she stands up to her scheming stepmother (Huston) and works miracles on the lives of everyone around her, including the crown prince of France (Dougray Scott)!Now you can relive this captivating, contemporary retelling of the classic fairytale.

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Drew at her best .......2007-09-01

If this one doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you're probably dead. I love this fairy tale. Very good casting.

Buy it if you have not .......2007-08-24

I love this movie I had it in VHS and Now I have it in DVD. Love this movie

One of my favorite movies of all time!!!.......2007-07-20

This movie truly represents an awesome version of the cinderella story...it's such a great chick flick for all the girls to have on a girls night with popcorn and goodies. I loved all of the choice of actors/actresses, they truly fit the charachters well. Good choice in costuming as well, very beautiful costumes and the countryside was absolutely awesome. Go buy it, and have a girls night in your pajamas with lots of goodies. You will be truly happy with this purchase.

I will love Ever After forever after.......2007-06-29

This is the kind of movie you will watch over and over again with your daughter or your grandchildren (or by yourself on a day you need some cheering up). A time-honored story, beautifully done, and updated just enough--but not contemporized (thank goodness).

First there was "Pride and Prejudice" then "Ever After".......2007-06-29

"Pride and Prejudice" was the original formula: 1. a smart whitty character with a sharp tongue offsetting a royal admirer 2. A champion, who extends mercy and deliverance 3. A fairtale marriage to Prince Charming 4. They live happily ever after

The Cinderella story is more intriquing because the central character brings moral issues too the big screen: 1. Recognition of the middle and lower class rights - power resides with the people, not the rulers 2. the vices of involuntary servitude - bondage is abominable 3. the attractiveness of free thought and opinion - the mind is beautiful 4. Intellectual class fits with the wealth class (wealth, values, and religion) difference must be dealt with 5. Beauty overshadows poverty (commitment, passion, and intimacy) 6. Liberty is more compelling than power. (inalienable rights of man - philosophy of law) 7. Love transcends tradition. (Faith, Hope, Mercy, Love, Glory, and Beauty)

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Ever After
One of THE Best movies, ever!
Forever Wonderful
Best Take on the Cinderella Story Ever
Cinderella Revisted

Ever After: A Cinderella Story
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Patrick Godfrey , and Megan Dodds
Director: Andy Tennant
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Ever After.......2007-03-09

I found this to be an excellent telling of the Cinderella story. I like everything that I have seen Drew Barrymore in.

One of THE Best movies, ever!.......2007-01-26

The whole family watches this movie often and it never gets old! Even my husband loves it!

Forever Wonderful.......2007-01-14

The best Cinderella story ever told, this version stars Drew Barrymore as Danielle De Barbarac. She is smart, poised, and a bit of a socialist. And she meets Leonardo da Vinci. And, of course, there is a prince.

Best Take on the Cinderella Story Ever.......2007-01-12

One of Drew Barrymore's best roles (so far). You don't have to be a Drew Barrymore fan to love this movie. Not too adult for kids, and adults will appreciate the heroine's travails and trimphs, since she depends on her own brains and strength to overcome obstacles. Good characters surround her - the acting is first rate.

Cinderella Revisted.......2007-01-10

Ah, what can be said about this film? A LOT....

It is, first and foremost, a retelling of the classic tale of Cinderella, but infused with historical fiction and factual characters.

You've read the plot points above, and I don't need to go over them again... The movie, however, is spectacular...! The acting is just about top notch, with excellent performances by Drew Barrymore (as Danielle, aka Cindersoot/Cinderella) and Dougray Scott (as the crown prince of France, Henry). Exceptional is the word to describe Anjelica Houston's performance as Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent, the "evil" step-mother.

Great performances are turned in by nearly all the supporting characters, including an interesting twist on the "evil" step-sisters, Maguerite and Jacqueline... But in this retelling - only one of the sisters is truly mean and spiteful - a vengeful witch of a girl... Jacqueline, however, being somewhat plainer than her blond bombshell of a sister, is far more accepting of Danielle and others as the story unfolds.

Also a surprise is Richard O'Brian (of Rocky Horror and Shock Treatment fame) as an evil and covetous local baron/lord who sets his sites on Danielle and won't take NO for an answer - until he's threatened with becoming skewered by Danielle...

A truly humorous scene is the wedding of Prince Henry is just about to wed a wailing and thoroughly unhappy princess of Spain - who sobs and cries and wails throughout the ceremony - also lamenting that she cannot marry the one she loves, and is, instead, forced into a royal arrangement between her parents and Henry's parents.

The film is also peppered with great lines of dialog that are delivered with precision and the proper tone, right down to Baroness Rodmilla demurely asking how long she may have to live, after her treachories are discovered.

With inputs from Leonardo da Vinci, the King & Queen of France (Francis and his wife), and a band of Gypsies, not to mention the household staff of Danielle's familial home, we get the "Happily ever after" ending we all love and care about...

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Drew at her best
Buy it if you have not
One of my favorite movies of all time!!!
I will love Ever After forever after
First there was "Pride and Prejudice" then "Ever After"

Ever After - A Cinderella Story
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Patrick Godfrey , and Megan Dodds
Director: Andy Tennant
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Customer Reviews:

Drew at her best .......2007-09-01

If this one doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you're probably dead. I love this fairy tale. Very good casting.

Buy it if you have not .......2007-08-24

I love this movie I had it in VHS and Now I have it in DVD. Love this movie

One of my favorite movies of all time!!!.......2007-07-20

I will love Ever After forever after.......2007-06-29

First there was "Pride and Prejudice" then "Ever After".......2007-06-29

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Ever After: A Cinderella Story/Where the Heart Is
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Patrick Godfrey , and Megan Dodds
Director: Andy Tennant , and Matt Williams (II)
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Release Date: 2006-07-25

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