Drew Barrymore,
Anjelica Huston,
Dougray Scott,
Patrick Godfrey,
Megan Dodds
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Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame (Jeanne Moreau) who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl be... read more
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Release Date: July 31, 1998
DVD Release Date: March 2, 1999
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November 21, 2011I loved this movie when I was younger. It's a great Cinderella story, full of wonder, magic, and romance. The costumes and settings are beautiful. The story is good, and so is the acting. I recommend it.
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May 31, 2011fb535316333Often lacks the plausibility and seriousness that the premise suggests but the chemistry between Barrymore and Scott just shines with an incredibly well written script. Ultimately it wins us over with it's unrelenting charm and wit.
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February 7, 2011A classical re-envisioning of the much loved fairytale seemed like a good idea, an exciting challenge for many a young aspiring director one would have thought. Unfortunately that director was Andy Tennant. Contrary to popular belief, the story of Cinderella wasn't written by Wal... read more
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July 13, 2010One of my favorite romance movies. Feels like you're slipping into an Austen adaptation with kick.
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April 5, 2010A well done retelling of a classic fairy tale. I like all the main players and thought the script was smart and different enough to keep you interested in a story that most folks know by heart.
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February 19, 2010"You are the only mother I have ever known. Was there ever a time, even in its smallest measurement, that you loved me at all?
- How can anyone love a pebble in their shoe?"
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August 2, 2009drew barrymore is brilliant as the lead character in this film. gorgeously lit with even more incredible costumes, this film will be an instant hit with all girls.
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Critic Reviews
August 16, 2010
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
July 1, 2008
Leonard Klady, Variety
The script by Susannah Grant, Rick Parks and director Andy Tennant successfully maintains the story's period trappings while introducing a heroine with modern resonance. Full Review
February 14, 2001
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Though director Andy Tennant was enthusiastic about putting this kind of spin on Cinderella, his touch turns out to be counterproductive. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
Too much talk, not enough wooing. In the end, Ever After's spell is only half cast.
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The old tale still has life and passion in it. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Veering wildly between farce and suds, the movie never makes up its mind whether it's a spoof, a soap opera or a feminist pep talk. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
A Cinderella without mice as coachmen, in other words, had better have a mighty fine excuse for tampering with a successful formula. Against many odds, Ever After comes up with a good one. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Moira MacDonald, Film.com
This Cinderella is undeniably magical.
January 1, 2000
Robert Horton, Film.com
It may be fluff, but this movie works.
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