Average Rating: 7.6/10
Reviews Counted: 62
Fresh: 56 | Rotten: 6
Ever After is a sweet, frothy twist on the ancient fable, led by a solid turn from star Barrymore.
Average Rating: 6.8/10
Critic Reviews: 17
Fresh: 13 | Rotten: 4
Ever After is a sweet, frothy twist on the ancient fable, led by a solid turn from star Barrymore.
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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 before telling the "true" story of her ancestor. In flashback, the story then focuses on eight-year-old Danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16th-century landowner. After returning to France with his new wife Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) and her two daughters, he dies of a heart attack. Ten years
Jul 31, 1998 Wide
Mar 2, 1999
20th Century Fox
All Critics (62) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (57) | Rotten (6) | DVD (12)
Drew Barrymore plays the complicated belle of the climactic ball and develops a convincing intellectually based friendship with the prince.
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.
Though director Andy Tennant was enthusiastic about putting this kind of spin on Cinderella, his touch turns out to be counterproductive.
Ever After is a droll, uneven treatment of a familiar story that could become as popular with children as the 1950 Disney cartoon version.
Barrymore has the sort of charm that can make you cockeyed with happiness.
The old tale still has life and passion in it.
Charming take on Cinderella tale has strong heroine.
An affable film that helped affirm Drew Barrymore's place in the Hollywood firmament as something cosier than a one-trick wild child.
Once upon a time there was a feisty young woman who didn't sit around twiddling her pretty thumbs and singing "Someday My Prince Will Come."
A delightful movie, full of feisty, three-dimensional characters romping through comedy, romance and otherwise gloriously colorful moments.
Given that this is adolescent romance, never straying far from traditional stereotypes, its 'progressive' feel-good aura is mainly down to Barrymore, whose limitations are only exposed in big love scenes.
Drew Barrymore is delightful as Danielle, straightforward yet provocative, beautiful even when her face is smeared with the ashes from the fireplace.
You won't see a fairy godmother flitting from scene to scene. Nor will a pumpkin magically transform into a chariot.
The real magic is found in Andrew Dunn's stunningly lovely photography, which makes every scene look like a vintage storybook illustration.
One of the year's best films.
The bottom line is: it's cute. And it's relatively inoffensive.
There are a few nice moments when Barrymore's acting talent shines through, and the same can be said for Huston and Scott. But as a romantic comedy, this film is only slightly above average.
A high-spirited Renaissance romance starring the thoroughly modern Drew Barrymore.
...altogether enchanting entertainment.
Barrymore aces her 16th-century elocution, but her vampy magnetism -- always her dominant charm -- is snuffed in this goody-goody role.
An enchanting rendition of the classic Cinderella tale set in sixteenth century France.
I 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.
September 6, 2010Super Reviewer
Often 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.Where Disney's version relied on actual magic and animated impossibilities, the magic in
May 31, 2011Super Reviewer
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