Ever After (DVD)

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46 of 46 Ciao users found the following review helpful

eve6kicksass

Member since 03/03/2003

Reviews written: 336

All You Have To Do Is Sit Back, Smile and Breathe 12/12/2003

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Advantages A modern day intrepretation of a timeless story.
Disadvantages Purists may object, but they shouldnt.

> > Barrymore's Danielle is described by some critics as a "Cinderella for feminists." I will not submit to that for reasons of my own, but Drew gives a stunning performance, and even more so, because I respected her more and more as the film progresses, particularly when she becomes a tough heroine and thinking about others more than herself, which is one of the character's best qualities. She refuses to let her Stepmother and Marguerritte get the best of her and I think her most powerful moment is when she is sold to a slimy trader (Richard O'Brien) who wants to not only own her but use her ... more
37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful

JayHall1991

Member since 28/04/2004

Reviews written: 209

Have You got A Cinderella Complex?
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01/01/2005

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Advantages Drew Barrymore, Magical, Deep, Intellegent, Funny
Disadvantages Ummmm

Okay so at first sound, a new interpretation of that old classic Cinderella under whelms. It instantly congers up images of cheesy, girly fluff, with no depth and second rate actors, definitely style over substance. But I am very pleased to say that Ever After is one of the most charming, well acted, beautifully subtle and pleasant family movies that I have ever seen. With huge amounts of heart and of cause the ever brilliant and talented Drew Barrymore. We first see ageing women, speaking to those master story tellers the brother Grimm. A wonderful portrait hanging on the wall, she proceeds ... more
40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful

petitesquirt

The story of Cinderella retold 18/06/2003

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Advantages A beautifully accomplished movie
Disadvantages None whatsoever

Usual I would run a mile before anyone can get me to watch a period movie. Period in the sense, that people dress up in period costumes and attempt to speak "olde English". I am constantly on the lookout for telltale signs of modern day technology in such films, such as a plane flying above, someone wearing a digital watch or even a ringing mobile phone ... you get my drift. But in recent days, I have became a fan of Pride & Prejudice, and so a little open-minded about such films and decided to view EverAfter on DVD. Synopsis The classic Cinderella story with a difference. The usual evil ... more
37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Thehonesttruth

Member since 26/05/2004

Reviews written: 728

Not just your average fairytale heroine! 07/02/2005

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Ever After, PG CAST: Drew Barrymore -Danielle De Barbarac Angelica Huston -Baroness Rodmilla De Ghent Dougray Scott - Prince Henry Patrick Godfrey - Leonardo da Vinci Megan Dodds- Marguerite De Ghent Melanie Lynskey- Jacqueline De Ghent Timothy West -King Francis Judy Parfitt -Queen Marie Jeroen Krabbé- Auguste De Barbarac Lee Ingleby -Gustave Kate Lansbury - Paulette Matyelok Gibbs- Louise Walter Sparrow- Maurice Jeanne Moreau - Grande Dame Directed by Andy Tennant, with a runtime of 122 minutes I first saw this film at my mums house last year, and have to admit I'd made up my mind to HATE it ... more
17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful

diamond_sparkles

Member since 11/06/2009

Reviews written: 147

Will Cinderella Dance Again? 17/01/2010

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Advantages Great performances, fairytale like charm to the film
Disadvantages None

Yet another Drew Barrymore masterpiece. I have to say right at the start that the reason why, according to me, this film was such an acclaim was mostly due to Drew Barrymore's outstanding performance in Ever After. She is one actress who will never cease to amaze me. The film was enchanting, romantic and of an excellent quality. I loved absolutely everything about it; the acting, the plot and the fairytale-like aspect that cast a wonderful charm on the production from start to end. This is one movie that is granted to please any fans of romantic movies like me. Plot: This is the story of the ... more
17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful

paulie1975

Member since 13/05/2008

Reviews written: 154

A sweet well meaning story 28/05/2011

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Advantages Barrymore has charisma
Disadvantages It is a bit middle of the road

This is basically Cinderella set in Aristocratic France pre-Napoleon, the story revolves around Danielle (Drew Barrymore) a pretty young girl with tomboy tendancies. After the death of her father (Jeroen Krabbe) she is left in the care of her dastardly Step Mother. Rodmilla (Angelica Huston) who wants her to clean the home, and basically do all of the work that she and her own two daughters don’t want to do. The sisters aren’t ugly, but they are varied, there is vain step-sister, Marguerite (Megan Dodds) and Jacqueline (Melanie Lynskey), who isn’t actually nasty or ugly, she is actually keen ... more
51 of 51 Ciao users found the following review helpful

LR_17

Member since 18/04/2003

Reviews written: 106

A different kind of fairytale magic! 14/04/2004

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Advantages The perfect Cinderella story
Disadvantages There is no more!

Hello once again! I'm here today to offer you a review of a re-make of one of my favourite fairytales, Cinderella, only this movie is called Ever After. I'll begin in the usual manner, and for those of you who haven't read my film reviews before, I'm going to start with a quote from somebody else! "An enchanting rendition of the classic Cinderella tale set in sixteenth century France." FREDERIC AND MARY ANN BRUSSAT - Spirituality and Health "Sure to be a hit with almost everyone who sees it." JAMES BERARDINELLI - ReelViews Now it's that time again, time for the boring bits! This film has been ... more
19 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Scapp70

hola Drew, yow! qué tomates bellos! 18/07/2004

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This movie is really one of the better movies out there. It sort of stinks as a whole that everybody doesn't love it. Everybody should try and obtain this DVD. I hope everybody who buys DVDs, will please go out and spend their good money on this one. This review used to be better. But I cannot write reviews for free. Come and see my wonderful reviews at Epinions. the web address is www.Epinions.com Look for Scapp70 Have a nice day everybody. Talk to you later. Ciao Sucks. Please remember that, OK? Good-bye To write a review here you must foloow these Ciao guildelines: Writing the Review Choose ... more
61 of 61 Ciao users found the following review helpful

VampirePrincessLizzy

Member since 08/02/2006

Reviews written: 280

Once upon a time ................... 05/03/2006

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Advantages heart warming, a film for everyone, and drew barrymore
Disadvantages none its wonderful

****** Ever After ****** This is not my typical genre I would normally pick, but this film is so beautifully made, and well directed. It's a film for all the family, and especially little girls to watch. I first watched this movie a year or so back on Sky and would you know, I never moved once from the television. Ever After captured my heart and I was stunned on what a wonderful movie this actually is. It's romantic, a very nice fantasy drama, also makes you giggle and good acting. Plus I really like Cinderella I think it's a wonderful movie. Ever After came out in 1998 and I wish I knew ... more
10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful

xxxLottixxx

Member since 25/07/2003

Reviews written: 1

A classic fairytale! 01/08/2003

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Advantages It's just so sweet!
Disadvantages You already know how it's going to end!

This is a fairy story with a difference. The cast ******** Danielle (Cinderella) – Drew Barrymore Prince Henry (Prince Charming) – Dougray Scott Rodmilla (Wicked Step mother) – Angelica Huston Obviously there’s 2 evil sisters, except one is not quite so evil. A king keen for his son to marry. Surprisingly and rather amusingly, this film also includes Leonardo Da Vinci amongst it’s characters. The plot ******** Obviously, mostly based on Cinderella, but with a few twists. Set in sixteenth century France, we first see the heroine Danielle (Drew Barrymore) at age of eight awaiting the arrival of ... more