Synopsis
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
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Cast
- Anne HathawayElla of Frell
- Hugh DancyPrince "Char" Charmont
- Cary ElwesKing Edgar
- Vivica A. FoxLucinda
- Joanna LumleyDame Olga
- Jimi MistryBenny
- Steve CooganHeston (voice)
- Aidan McArdleSlannen
- Heidi KlumBrumhilda
- Jim CarterNish
Recommendations
- 83
Entertainment Weekly
The hoot and giggle of a girl-power fairy tale blended from potions of ''Monty Python,'' ''Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,'' and ''Shrek.'' - 75
New York Daily News
As an alternative to the slick, instantly forgettable fare usually made for kids and preteens, Ella Enchanted brings a little bit of magic to the multiplex. - 60
Dallas Observer
Offers considerable charm and an obvious desire to please. - 50
Variety
The glue that holds the sweet teen-fantasy together is star Anne Hathaway, who continues to evolve into a luminous young lead. - 50
Village Voice
Transpires in a somewhat chintzy fantasy kingdom lousy with more cameos than your typical Love Boat season. - 50
L.A. Weekly
While the lovers here are sweetly believable, the film's murky giants-alongside-man effects shots are strictly Darby O’Gill and the Little People. - 50
Los Angeles Times
Likely to cast its spell primarily on adolescent girls, while their elders might well find it more than a little tedious in its familiarity and artificiality. - 50
New York Post
An ugly-looking mismash of a fairytale.
