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March 29, 2006
Ella Enchanted
Yesterday, I basically didn't get out of bed. And that included being sucked into watching Ella Enchanted. Sad thing is, I think I missed more of the movie than I realized - okay, I'm not sure if missing the beginning of the movie is the sad part, or the fact that I read three reviews of the damn thing which pointed out all the early plot points I missed when I was watching it.
Things not pointed out in reviews:
1. The schlocky animation is so crappy that the "elves" look like normal size people.
2. Every scene reminds you of an earlier, funnier, smarter movie.
3. Cary Elwes as the Evil Uncle is just plain mean to women everywhere who grew up watching and loving The Princess Bride.
4. Did I mention the schlocky animation? A wanna-be lawyer elf is Hathaway's sidekick, so it's really distracting that he isn't small in the slightest. He just looks like a short guy. Nothin magical about a short lawyer.
5. Hathaway has an amazing body. I'm sure being 21 has a lot to do with that. But her huge lips and bodice filling bosom are simply unnatural. Am I wrong to notice these things in a children's movie? Oh well.
Rotten Tomatoes entry
Ebert's review
Elder's review in the Trib
Kehr's review in the NYT
Posted by cj at March 29, 2006 01:59 PM