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In a re-telling of one of our most beloved tales, a resourceful young woman must overcome the schemes of her evil stepmother to be with the one she loves -- the Prince of France -- who has fallen for her beauty and intelligence. With the ingenuity of Leonardo Di Vinci and the strength of love, the young woman realizes that the .. Read more

Starring	Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Jeanne Moreau
Director	Andrew Tennant
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- "...[A] surprisingly clever take on the classic fairy tale....[Barrymore displays] her enthusiasm and wit..."
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- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  A marvelous film - suitable for just about anyone
  
  When this popped through my mailbox I couldn't understand why on earth I asked for it. Cinderella for a middle-aged man? Must have been a great review ... read more »
  
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  - IvanMc
  - Fleetwood
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 11:19
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  Sweet movie!
  
  Very sweet movie. A convincing Cinderella with a totally believable fairy god(father)mother. I have watched this several times and could watch it again any day... read more »
  
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- - NMc
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  - 21 Dec 2011 at 22:57
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  Cute and Enduring
  
  The story of Cinderella but in 16th century France. A strong, determined young woman fights her evil stepmother and sister and her love for the prince.
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- - zedphelan
  - 84 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Jul 2010 at 21:34
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  Ever After
  
  I am sorry but I just didn't like this film. It may have been Cinderella for the older person, but not me. I couldn't let my small daughter watch it ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 18 Jun 2010 at 11:09
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  - 3
  Pedestrian
  
  An unexceptional and a little dull remake of the Cinderella story set in period.
  
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  - Hillingdon, England
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 16:59
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  Brilliant
  
  If you like the story of Cindrella and fairytales in general this is a thoroughly enjoyed movie.
  
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  - East Grinstead
  - 21 Aug 2009 at 13:15
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  Happily...
  
  Really enjoyable. Not necessarily typical Drew Barrymore but very well acted by all the cast. Very evocative of the era and a genuine feel good film.
  
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  - East Grinstead
  - 10 Aug 2009 at 17:29
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  super romantic
  
  This is one of the most romantic movies that I have ever seen! And it is also quite fun!
  
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  - London
  - 10 Jun 2009 at 00:04
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  i enjoyed watching this film
  
  good acting in the film , enjoyed watching overall good film.
  
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  - suffolk,england
  - 14 May 2009 at 19:45
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  The most independent fairytale heroine since Princess Fiona!
  
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  While being a brand new take on the old fairytale of Cinderella, this film still manages to engage all the magic of the original Grimm brothers tale. Ok, so the... read more »
  
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  - Llanybydder
  - 28 Apr 2009 at 22:21
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  Ever After
  
  A very gentle and endearing film...good for a chill out night in alone with a bottle of wine or a G&T.
  
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  - Ryton
  - 06 Apr 2009 at 23:38
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  A marvelous film - suitable for just about anyone
  
  When this popped through my mailbox I couldn't understand why on earth I asked for it. Cinderella for a middle-aged man? Must have been a great review ... read more »
  
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  - IvanMc
  - Fleetwood
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 11:19
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  cinderella
  
  This is a great film based on the cinderella story. first class stars and excellent costumes make thsi film well worth watching
  
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  - scotland
  - 20 Jun 2005 at 21:02
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  Cute and Enduring
  
  The story of Cinderella but in 16th century France. A strong, determined young woman fights her evil stepmother and sister and her love for the prince.
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- - zedphelan
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  - 14 Jul 2010 at 21:34
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  Wonderful movie, a ...
  
  Wonderful movie, a truly original twist on the Cinderella story with excellant performances from al the cast. once you rent it you'll want to own it!
  
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- - Amanda#14
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  - 21 Feb 2004 at 22:46
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  The fairy tale of ...
  
  The fairy tale of Cinderella has been retold many times over the years. However, it isn't often that such a retelling results in a film as revisionist in ... read more »
  
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- - John#53
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  - 22 Feb 2004 at 16:53
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  Finally, a 3D prince charming!
  
  The best thing about this truly excellent retelling of 'Cinderella' is that Prince Charming finally becomes a real person! Instead of the usual ... read more »
  
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  - North Shields, England
  - 01 Jan 2005 at 21:43
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  Everafter
  
  This is definately a chick flick. The female members of the family really enjoyed watching this new spin on a old fairy tale. Although still set in the period, ... read more »
  
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  - Cheltenham
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 00:19
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  Nice composed movie
  
  This movie was a nice and romantic movie. The actors were good in their performance. Similarly the dialog and direction was also excellent.
  
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- - sant611
  - KENT
  - 15 Oct 2005 at 20:46
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  A film to make you go
  
  A great film! Based on a fairy tale makes it even more romantic! Drew Barrymore is amazing, a smart, beautiful woman playing a smart, beautiful character. There... read more »
  
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- - Carina
  - London, England
  - 16 Oct 2004 at 23:12
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  Feel Good Film
  
  Good film for a rainy Sunday Afternoon. Certainly gives you the Feel good factor. Good acting from a good cast(full of people who were in 'You know that ... read more »
  
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  - Planet Earth
  - 09 Mar 2005 at 20:32

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Critics' reviews
- "...[A] surprisingly clever take on the classic fairy tale....[Barrymore displays] her enthusiasm and wit..."
- 7589
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Mischievous fun. The radiant Barrymore energizes Cinderella with a tough core of intelligence and wit..."
- 7590
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Barrymore manages just fine in carrying this Cinderella update - updated, that is, in terms of feistied-up... read more on Time Out
- 43259
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- A swooningly romantic version of Cinderella, done as a period drama.
- 30141
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...[Barrymore gives a] buoyant, unaffected performance..."
- 7588
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Unexpectedly witty..."
- 7587
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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- Ever After
  
  In a re-telling of one of our most beloved tales, a resourceful young woman must overcome the schemes of her evil stepmother to be with the one she loves -- the Prince of France -- who has fallen for her beauty and intelligence. With the ingenuity of Leonardo Di Vinci and the strength of love, the ...