Penelope
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Very cute - shiv9mbs
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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
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children's movie, children's movie - imyselfme
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Pretty Good for a children's Movie! - ruairigall
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Worth A Watch - HSP
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31 March 2008 00:29
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Pretty Good !!!! - Ellabella
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27 March 2008 13:01
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peneloe - xxperfectautherxx
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14 March 2008 16:52
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HIGHLY UNDER RATED - becca
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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
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fantastic for a girly night in! - Fluffy Huny
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26 February 2008 14:18
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Cute, harmless but not enough romance!!! - iloverichardarmitage
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24 February 2008 21:17
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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
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Predictable modern day fairytale - tmoore
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20 February 2008 09:35
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Preteen chic flic - Siobhan L
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16 February 2008 23:13
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bad - becca
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penelope - XoXo$Dervla$oXoXo
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ok - ash xxx
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fab - cool dude
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08 February 2008 09:55
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A touching film - jennith
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04 February 2008 08:29
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unmisable - naoise mcgivern
I think penelope is the best movie ever its classssssssssssss its just unmissable
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penelope - tiggy tigger tiger
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