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Ella
Ella – well she has a name too – Luna (Patricia Garza), is actually about her much older husband and painter Alfredo (Paul Vega), and his choice of actions/reactions after she decides to leave him for a lover that he wasn’t aware of. Alberto has been going through a creative crisis and is under pressure to complete a series of paintings for a forthcoming show. It is nevertheless also plain to see that he’d been treating Luna, who’s also his model, largely as an object of desire and obsession – capturing with camera her every movement in the house when she’s not posing for him, and memorising her every physical feature, moles and warts included – he’d apparently counted twenty seven moles on her body. When Alfredo tracks down and entraps the lover she’d wanted to elope with (Rómulo Assereto), he’ll discover that they both have more in common than merely desiring the same woman…
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Plot Summary
Ella is a young woman who was given the "gift" of obedience by a fairy at birth. This gift turns into a curse as she is forced to obey any direct order, leading her into many dangerous and embarrassing situations. Determined to break free from this enchantment, Ella embarks on a quest to find the fairy who cursed her and return the gift, encountering ogres, giants, and Prince Charmont along the way.
Critical Reception
Ella Enchanted was generally met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming performances, particularly Anne Hathaway's, and its lighthearted take on classic fairy tales. While some found its humor a bit broad and its plot predictable, many appreciated its modern sensibility and whimsical approach, making it a well-liked family film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Anne Hathaway's energetic and charismatic performance.
Appreciated for its clever modernization of fairy tale tropes.
Some critics found the humor uneven and the plot somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's fun, fairy-tale charm and Anne Hathaway's captivating lead role. Viewers enjoyed its blend of humor, romance, and adventure, with many finding it a delightful watch for families and fans of fantasy films.
Fun Fact
Anne Hathaway has stated that the role of Ella was her favorite character to play because she was able to combine her love for singing and acting.
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