1998 Directed by Andy Tennant
A unique 16th century woman, Danielle possesses a love of books, and can easily quote from Sir Thomas More’s UTOPIA. An intriguing mix of tomboyish athleticism and physical beauty, she has more than enough charm to capture the heart of a prince ... after beaning him with an apple.
Drew Barrymore Dougray Scott Anjelica Huston Patrick Godfrey Megan Dodds Melanie Lynskey Timothy West Judy Parfitt Lee Ingleby Toby Jones Jeroen Krabbé Anna Maguire Kate Lansbury Matyelok Gibbs Walter Sparrow Jeanne Moreau Richard O'Brien Peter Gunn Joerg Stadler Andy Henderson Elizabeth Earl Alex Pooley Janet Henfrey Ursula Jones Rupam Maxwell Amanda Walker
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“um, i thunk it was good? so i hope this review gets a million likes. and i wanna play cadoo”
For a film about class differences and injustices and some sort of soft feminism thing, this sure is casual with the racial slurs for Romani people. I could analyze the fuck out of everything going on with the classism here, but mostly I just don't get why Danielle wasn't a noble if her father was one. I am sure there's a reason, but I am not an expert in the arbitrary standards of French nobility, much less those depicted in a film that features Leonardo da Vinci and the Brothers Grimm. From a purely "awww" standpoint, that scene where she asks him to say her name again, gosh, I really loved that. I get that. If he weren't a man,…
I have seen countless Cinderella adaptations now and yet this one still managed to keep my interest. I love Drew Barrymore and I think she was charming in this (despite the really bad accent oh no honey!) This one manages to set itself apart from the other versions by feeling much more legitimate period piece and less Disney fairytale, which was interesting.
I do think it has that very late 90’s feminism quality to it. The kind of feminism that pushes girl power! but only power to certain kinds of girls, who deserve it. I think the problem for me is that this tried to tackle ideas of classism as well as feminism and that’s where it falls a little…
Andy Tennant‘s romance drama Ever After (1998) isn’t your typical Cinderella fairytale adaption as it trades a dainty, submissive bride for the the fiery and independent heroine. A change that lead actress Drew Barrymore sells beautifully alongside Patrick Godfrey’s charming portrayal of the legendary Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci, whose randomly been injected into this story. I’m not typically a fan of crossovers like this, but boy does this film sell it sweetly.
the cool thing about this one is that her being poor is actually meaningful. she’s not just a pretty girl in bad clothes, her commonness is important to her character, and those traits are actually the reason she and the prince fall in love in the first place. i think that’s pretty cool
minus a half star for drew barrymore’s bad accent
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What is with all the 3-star reviews?! This movie is completely wonderful, and certainly the best version of Cinderella available. It's romantic and funny and thoughtful and feminist. Drew Barrymore has never been more charming or radiant. And the switch from fairy tale to realism is no less enchanting.
Before the current spate of live-action fairy tale films hit either the multiplexes or the trade papers, Andy Tennant's "Ever After" took on a non-animated retelling of "Cinderella". Starring Drew Barrymore, the film is a good looking but somewhat empty adventure that covers all the fairy tale bases (romance, wicked step-relatives, castles) sans magic (fairy godmothers, pumpkin carriages, anthropomorphic rodent servants).
The film deserves praise for throwing Leonardo DaVinci into the the straightforward narrative, but the plotline is a mostly faithful rehash of the previous incarnations of the Cinderella tale. However fleeting, there is a contemporary focus on literacy and the democratization of education; but there is little more that makes the story feel fresh.
The production is handsome, and…
I stand by my statements I’ve made on this film before. It is still the best Cinderella film ever and I will not hear any arguments.
Like, you try telling me Leonardo De Vinci showing up to be Cinderella’s Godmother isn’t the highest form of cinema ever.
Hey, remember when Drew Barrymore was in a Cinderella remake with Leonardo da Vinci as the fairy godmother that was about classism in 16th cent. France?
fond memories of this being one of ten movies I watched on repeat when my parents got divorced and my mom hadn’t yet invested in more channels than CBC and AMI.
I watched this movie a lot when I was young and rewatching it today all I can say is sis could have done better. Maybe not status wise but personality wise. At least he grows the fuck up 🤷🏼♀️
That being said, it's still one of my favorite Cinderella tellings
Haven’t watched it in years but this movie slapped, especially when Leonardo DaVinci walks on water.
for some reason i am always drawn to fairytales and the way they make me feel like nothing else exists for a while.
in this version, when the prince slips the shoe on danielle - it is my favorite rendition of a glass slipper scene. it makes me cry. plus Da Vinci's character is such a sweet edition. fairytales simply rule.
Hands down my favorite Cinderella interpretation to date. Incredible costumes, playful dialogue, and when the Prince's being an ass, the movie calls him out on it. Anjelica Huston was deliciously evil but with added depth as the stepmother, the Prince actor portrayed a strong and believable arc, while Drew Barrymore led this movie head on with so much sincerity. I can also tell that much thought was put behind the depiction of the 16th century France. From the rulings there at the time that are unspoken in the movie but provides an added layer to the story, down to the costuming. At the same time, it also had fun with it. I mean Leonardo DaVinci is basically the fairy godmother.
I went into this film with low expectations.
I was pleasantly surprised.
I liked how the script took the classic story and told it in a new and compelling way. The characters were dimensional and believable. I liked how the stepmother was not inherently evil, but just less that ideal for a good character.
The cinematography and score worked beautiful and the costuming was a perfect addition to this period piece.
Damn, I wish I was a tortured prince who just had girls fighting over me but I'm depressed because I don't know what I wanna be when I grow up.
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