1998 Directed by Andy Tennant
A unique 16th century woman, Danielle possesses a love of books, and can easily quote from Sir Thomas More’s Utopia. An intriguing mix of tomboyish athleticism and physical beauty, she has more than enough charm to capture the heart of a prince ... after beaning him with an apple.
Drew Barrymore Dougray Scott Anjelica Huston Patrick Godfrey Megan Dodds Melanie Lynskey Timothy West Judy Parfitt Lee Ingleby Toby Jones Jeroen Krabbé Anna Maguire Kate Lansbury Matyelok Gibbs Walter Sparrow Jeanne Moreau Richard O'Brien Peter Gunn Joerg Stadler Andy Henderson Elizabeth Earl Alex Pooley Janet Henfrey Ursula Jones Rupam Maxwell Amanda Walker
For a film about class differences and injustices and some sort of soft feminism thing, this sure is casual with the racial slurs for Romani people. I could analyze the fuck out of everything going on with the classism here, but mostly I just don't get why Danielle wasn't a noble if her father was one. I am sure there's a reason, but I am not an expert in the arbitrary standards of French nobility, much less those depicted in a film that features Leonardo da Vinci and the Brothers Grimm. From a purely "awww" standpoint, that scene where she asks him to say her name again, gosh, I really loved that. I get that. If he weren't a man,…
Before the current spate of live-action fairy tale films hit either the multiplexes or the trade papers, Andy Tennant's "Ever After" took on a non-animated retelling of "Cinderella". Starring Drew Barrymore, the film is a good looking but somewhat empty adventure that covers all the fairy tale bases (romance, wicked step-relatives, castles) sans magic (fairy godmothers, pumpkin carriages, anthropomorphic rodent servants).
The film deserves praise for throwing Leonardo DaVinci into the the straightforward narrative, but the plotline is a mostly faithful rehash of the previous incarnations of the Cinderella tale. However fleeting, there is a contemporary focus on literacy and the democratization of education; but there is little more that makes the story feel fresh.
The production is handsome, and…
Andy Tennant's Ever After: A Cinderella Story is one of my wife's favorite movies. She can literally quote it word for word. Until today I'd never seen it due to the fact I assumed it was just another shitty chick flick. She talked me into watching it with her and much to my surprise it wasn't bad. I enjoyed the "real" take on this classic story and Drew Barrymore was really good as Danielle/Cinderella. It's on rare occasion that a man can watch a chick flick with his wife and have it not be shit and fortunately for me this was one of those occasions.
Fairy tales have been getting the Hollywood treatment rather a lot in the last couple of years. From Snow White to Jack & The Beanstalk to Hansel & Gretel, the mining of older stories given a modern twist seems endless.
Back in 1998 Drew Barrymore starred as yet another Cinderella, in a romantic comedy that was rather decent. It is however a fairy-tale and we get the usual good and evil characters thrust upon us with little in between. Anjelica Huston may well be the big name of the cast list here playing the evil step-mother and makes the most of the spotlight to show her comedic touch with glee. Never going too soppy or too over the top with the sentiment,…
Even with a 91% score on RT, I still think that "Ever After" doesn't get the appreciation it deserves.
I've watched this film so many times on tv. Not because I'm a fan, but because it is such a easy-watch.
The sceneries are breathtaking and the production is on point! Polished but never flashy or too much perfect. As far as possible, everything looks authentic to that period of time: rustic and natural. Even the cast. They are beautiful but in a natural way. Nothing too much exaggerated. And Drew specially has a classic facial beauty that looks like out of a renaissance painting.
Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston and Patrick Godfrey are the highlights, playing respectively, Danielle De Barbarac (Cinderella),…
What is with all the 3-star reviews?! This movie is completely wonderful, and certainly the best version of Cinderella available. It's romantic and funny and thoughtful and feminist. Drew Barrymore has never been more charming or radiant. And the switch from fairy tale to realism is no less enchanting.
Was definitely expecting this to not hold up but it was still just as lovely as when I was ten.
A distanza di vent'anni è ancora un film piacevole, una versione un po' diversa di Cenerentola, forse un po' troppo lunghe due ore per un film del genere.
Where do I begin? Quite utterly speechless on how to find the right words to describe this magical film. It'll be best if I start from the very beginning; as a little girl I watched a lot of classical fairytale movies, I do have a few favourites, but Ever After stole my whole attention, even today whenever I don't feel like myself or I'm upset; I'll turn this on and cry while smiling at its beauty and feel a hundred times better. For most of my life and for long as possible, I always thank my beautiful grandmother for putting this stunning film on.
I have to say (in my own opinion) that this is the best Cinderella story movie, the actors, and actresses that portrayed the characters were absolutely amazing, this whole movie means so much to me, watching it and falling in love as Danielle did with Henry, forever this movie will hold a place in my heart.
Close to a 4.
I enjoy this.
I think it looks beautiful. Love the settings and the costumes are delightful.
I love the casting of Anjelica Huston and Patrick Godfrey so much thought they were perfect. It was fun watching Huston with Megan Dodds. Melanie Lynskey was a nice addition. Like the chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. Love Barrymore so much, I think she carried the movie well.
Really like the music. I think the score is so beautiful and fitting. It really worked for the scenes but not a stand out, as in I already forgot the music.
The story is nice. At times it feels a bit too long and sometimes the dialogue is a bit…
Although there is a strong supporting cast headed by Anjelica Huston it is Drew that makes this so so screenplay watchable.
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