Penelope
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Very cute - shiv9mbs
I would usually never go for this kind of 'predictable happy ending' film but found myself at a loose end yesterday and decided I would try Penelope. What I found was a lovely story of a young girl who grew up on her own due to her disfigured face. Her overly protective and horribly pushy mother is trying to find a 'blue blooded man' to marry Penelope so her the curse of her piglike face will disappear. Cue Penelope meeting many a rich handsome man who once they see her face run a mile, even out through windows! I won't spoil it but as i said it isn't the most surprising end but does have a few twists to keep you wondering. Christina Ricci and James McAvoy are very good...I would say keep an eye on James McAvoy....anyone who has seen him in 'Last King Of Scotland' will know what I mean. Also, I came out of this film very pensive and it really evokes thoughts of 'appreciate what you have'...etc. I would recommend it even if you are like me and don't think it's your kind of film. As the saying goes ' Don't judge a book by its cover'.
Review published on the 08 February 2008 15:28
Your Reviews
Penelope - Aislinn Mc Court
I decided to treat my younger sibling to a treat one weekend and bring her to the cinema and when she siad Penelope I... MORE
19 August 2008 23:38
Pretty average - eyebee
This is a very ordinary film. Good cast, amusing enough plot....but not enough to capture your attention. Rent instead... MORE
16 April 2008 19:15
children's movie, children's movie - imyselfme
Not a bad modernisation of an old morality. There are one or two good twists in this. It's good to see how a 'freak' is... MORE
04 April 2008 13:26
Pretty Good for a children's Movie! - ruairigall
This film is about Princess "Penelope" who was cursed with the nose of a pig (A.K.A. A Snout) because her... MORE
01 April 2008 17:30
Worth A Watch - HSP
Well I went to see this one not knowing a thing about it, so I was open minded as to what I was facing. Not really one... MORE
31 March 2008 00:29
Pretty Good !!!! - Ellabella
Well I think Penelope is a really good film !!!bKinda cheesey and a tiny bit sad and a bit dragged out but otherwise... MORE
27 March 2008 13:01
peneloe - xxperfectautherxx
well, i first saw this film i had no insight of what it was goijng to be like at all! its a drama, a romance and a... MORE
14 March 2008 16:52
HIGHLY UNDER RATED - becca
this movie as highly un-sutiable for PG. I was digusted seeing it with my sister who's only 14.
07 March 2008 18:07
Brilliant (: - Linda! Wicklow
I went the weekend to see it, its so sweet!! And James Mc Evoy is a stud!!! Great film for a girly nite in!! x x
27 February 2008 11:02
fantastic for a girly night in! - Fluffy Huny
This movie was brilliant but it has to be said: it's not for guys! So girls: don't drag your boyfriends with you!... MORE
26 February 2008 14:18
Cute, harmless but not enough romance!!! - iloverichardarmitage
Without going into the plot summary of Penelope I found it to be a light-hearted, sentimental movie that will appeal to... MORE
24 February 2008 21:17
OK!.xx penelope!.xx - i woz ere buzin lyk a bee suckin on a sweet cald xtc! X
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24 February 2008 12:47
Predictable modern day fairytale - tmoore
When you go and see a film like Penelope knowing that basically the plot revolves around a young girl who is born with... MORE
20 February 2008 09:35
Preteen chic flic - Siobhan L
Penelope is born victim to a family curse and only the love of somebody like her can break the spell. Her mother is a... MORE
16 February 2008 23:13
bad - becca
i thought it was really bad and only younger people would like this. i personally hated it.
15 February 2008 17:08
penelope - XoXo$Dervla$oXoXo
it was really good any age would enjoy it go and see it!!!!!!!
15 February 2008 10:50
ok - ash xxx
a nice film nothing too heavy. However for someone cursed wth the face of a pig the main character is still not awful... MORE
12 February 2008 15:33
fab - cool dude
this film is quite touching! penelope runs away and finaly finds da man of her dreams! the curse is gone and like most... MORE
08 February 2008 09:55
A touching film - jennith
The film is about Penolpe played by Ricci who has a curse placed on her and is given the nose of a pig,this curse can... MORE
04 February 2008 08:29
unmisable - naoise mcgivern
I think penelope is the best movie ever its classssssssssssss its just unmissable
02 February 2008 21:25
penelope - tiggy tigger tiger
It's a great movie i like that it's about a girl who was born with a nose of a pig. Penelope run's away to see the... MORE
28 January 2008 20:11
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