Ever After [Region 2] |  | Director: Andy Tennant
Actors: Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey, Megan Dodds
Category: DVD
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Rating:  919 reviews
Sales Rank: 285011
Format: NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5039036001113
ASIN: B00004D31L
Theatrical Release Date: July 31, 1998
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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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Ever After A Cinderella Story January 31, 2010
Josie B. Wash
Great update and really enjoy how Cinderella found love and able to stand and protect self must see
 Great Chick Flick January 18, 2010
Taraneh A. Foster (Portland, OR United States)
I won't rehash the plot -- several other reviewers did it well enough to leave it at their telling -- but I will say that after having watched it, oh, I don't know, at least 100 times, the only downside to this movie is the confusion in the accents. They are supposed to be in France, but they all have English accents. After many a viewing, it can become a bit jarring. Other than that, it's lovely. Oh, and worth a spot in your collection -- assuming you like warm, fuzzy feelings, of course.
My favorite movie! December 27, 2009
Melanie Gonsecki
Such a cute film and Drew Barrymore is amazing in it. You are drawn into the text and the scenes. Perfect chick flick!
Great Fairy Tale December 6, 2009
David A. Smith (Webberville, Mi, USA)
This movie is realy good. it's a great love story i reaI recomend this movie lly enjoyed it. :)
Less magic, but more wonder September 18, 2009
wiredweird (Earth, or somewhere nearby)
Cinderella stands squarely among the most re-told stories. Dozens of variations exist, but nearly all stay close to the basics: poor but hardworking girl, cruel step-family, and a magical boost into the prince's affections. This time, however, we skip the magic and see a lot of hard work on Cinderella's part, plus a little righteous collusion by the housekeepers still loyal to her and her late father. I like that - instead of magic, we see intelligence and determination; instead of a magical fairy godmother, we're treated to larcenous devotion by the staff that she has treated honorably. The conclusion means that much more when it comes from personal strength (and a strong throwing arm) rather than an effortless wave of a wand.
Huston does her usual spectacular job as wicked stepmother, and Megan Dodds does beautifully as the stepsister you love to hate. Barrymore really makes this movie, though, with just the right Charlie's Angel edge to the dutiful daughter. Not every movie can be one for the ages, though. Still, this one pulls well away from the pack through careful choice of which conventions need to be followed, and which need thorough flouting.
-- wiredweird
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