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Penelope
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soulmate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company? This untraditional fairy tale is about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
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Plot Summary
Penelope Wilhermin is a young heiress born under a curse that afflicts her with the nose of a pig. To break the enchantment, she must find true love's acceptance. She lives in seclusion, fending off numerous potential suitors arranged by her desperate parents, until the charming but roguish aviator Johnny Wilson enters her life, unaware of her unique condition.
Critical Reception
Penelope received generally mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its whimsical fairy-tale tone, visual style, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Christina Ricci. Some found the story to be charming and original, while others felt it lacked a bit of depth or could have explored its themes more thoroughly.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, fairy-tale premise and charming visuals.
Appreciated for Christina Ricci's performance and the film's whimsical tone.
Some critics found the narrative a bit uneven or underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unique story and magical atmosphere. Many enjoyed the charming performances and the feel-good, fairy-tale nature of the plot, though some wished for a more compelling development of the characters or themes.
Fun Fact
The pig nose makeup effects for Penelope took Christina Ricci up to three hours to apply each day.
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