Ever After (1998)

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   Siskoid

   I remember seeing Ever After in theaters, and being forced to watch Eddie Murphy's Dr. Doolittle beforehand, a surprise double-feature, probably because that film was so short, the cinema was afraid people weren't getting their money's worth. It was pretty terrible, so the "true story of Cinderella" was always going to be a more positive experience. Some 20 years later, I can say it still works despite Drew Barrymore's dodgy accent. Over-familiarity with the fairy tale drained some of my interest early on, though Anjelica Huston's textured performance as the wicked stepmother was a highlight, but once the romance gets under way, the film lets its hair down and dares to play things for laughs. Though magic isn't involved - indeed, Barrymore's Cinderella is a true Renaissance character, Enlightened and filled with agency - the movie is still fanciful, with Leonardo da Vinci more or less playing fairy godmother. In the final analysis, Ever After is... cute. And that's not said in a pejorative tone. 4 years 11 months ago
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   Malena

   the best cinderella film adaptation ever......... 12 years 4 months ago
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   ZeshMan

   This movie should be titled:
   Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) 12 years 4 months ago

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