Penelope
Summit Entertainment | Release Date: February 29, 2008
8.3
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Universal acclaim based on 143 Ratings
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8
rlwright34Sep 5, 2014
The film isnt perfect, but it is a sweet little romcom. Both leads are very good with nice chemistry. Certianly deserved a better response from the critics.
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MD.Mar 1, 2008
A charming movie. nothing spectacular (but really, what were you expecting)... the reviewers are obviously taking this movie MUCH too seriously. it was lighthearted and fun- enjoyable to watch because it had a good spirit and a great A charming movie. nothing spectacular (but really, what were you expecting)... the reviewers are obviously taking this movie MUCH too seriously. it was lighthearted and fun- enjoyable to watch because it had a good spirit and a great message! definitely not a must see but fun if you have the time.… Expand
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10
EGoR.Mar 1, 2008
A beautifully enchanting movie with real heart. Christina Ricci has never been more charming.
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7
JohnathanF.Mar 10, 2008
I expected this movie to be terrible and it just wasn't.
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7
AshlyG.Mar 2, 2008
As hokey as it is, Penelope is "cute".
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8
ChupaL.Mar 1, 2008
A light and fun modern fairy tale. Worth a look.
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LuisG.Mar 2, 2008
for once i will disagree and defend a small film like penelope yes it was a little cynical but it was a grown up fairy tale the one u wish you could get away with and ricci and mcavoy shine ... i loved it .. a small simple and sincere picure..
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8
PaulF.Mar 30, 2008
[***SPOILERS***] In short Penelope was a good movie through and through, however not destined for greatness, and that's OK. Not every movie needs to be great. Penelope had a wholesome entertaining story that kept your attention through [***SPOILERS***] In short Penelope was a good movie through and through, however not destined for greatness, and that's OK. Not every movie needs to be great. Penelope had a wholesome entertaining story that kept your attention through out the movie. This movie did what it was suppose to do mostly keeping you company while reminding you of the finer things in life, in this case being happy with who you are as well as being kind to others by leaving all preconceived judgments behind. If Penelope had a fault was that some of the humor was unrealistic as well as a few hokey magic scenes. But this I could overlook because these were the scenes that got the most laughs. It was suppose to be over the top. I felt the movie could have gone in the direction of greater depth but instead chose a safer on the surface feel. It certainly achieved success in what it was shooting for and as I mentioned before not every film needs to be fantastic. One of the great things about this movie is that it could really appeal to broad audience. Really this is an adult film but I would not bat an eyelash twice and the thought of taking the kiddies to see it. [***Warning Spoiler*** ]if you have not seen this film read no further. One small things I was disappointed at is when Penelope does break the curse she gains a stereotypically beautiful nose. I did however like how Penelope was portrayed as missing it and how her controlling mother wanted to via plastic surgery make her nose curl upwards, and how her love was almost as shocked to see it changed as when he first saw her. I felt however these points could have been made more pronounced. Yet again for safety's sake the film took the easy route. Overall it is a good film that I would be quick to recommend almost anyone to go and see.… Expand
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lizvMay 4, 2008
I think this was an amazing movie. I like the way everything was, and how everything turned out. It was a great "fairy tale" movie and I would recommend it to anyone.
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8
SammieH.Aug 11, 2008
This is such a GOOD movie!! I recommend this movie to everyone!!
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10
Dostoyevsky3Mar 27, 2021
Penelope is filled with heart and humor that further emphasize the emotionally engaging themes. This romantic comedy coordinates its heartfelt tale with marvelous messages which brings light and love to reflect what cinema is truly meant for.
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