Penelope (2006)

Penelope is a 2006, British-American, independent film. Co-production is by Summit Entertainment and Stone Village Pictures, both of which presented this; Type A films, Tatira (as Tatira Active Film), and Zephyr Films in association with Grosvenor Park Media.

Plot
Penelope (Christina Ricci) is an unusual young lady who was born with pig's ears and a snout as a result of a curse placed on her by a vindictive witch. Penelope's family tries to find a suitor for her, but every time a suitor meets her, he runs away in fright at the sight of her abnormal facial features. That is, until one day, she eventually finds her match when one guy (James McAvoy) is able to see passed her physical appearance and focus more on what she is or how she is on the inside.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The concept is a great, novel one and is hailed as a modern day fairytale.
 * 2) The cinematography quality is of the utmost magnificence.
 * 3) The writing of the story is undeniably brilliant and how it all leads up to the conclusion pays off well.
 * 4) A lot of great characters, especially, Penelope, who has to learn how to love herself for what she is and embrace her looks for being so different. She is an example of someone who is sympathetic because of this. Eventually, she realizes being different isn't all that bad after all.
 * 5) Well-composed background, incidental music and score that has something of a whimsical vibe to it.
 * 6) All the actors give outstanding performances that are not refutable.
 * 7) The dialogue is clever, well-written and delivered.
 * 8) Some comical moments, like most of the suitors who flee upon seeing just what Penelope looks like. There are some heartwarming moments as well.
 * 9) There are two messages to this: It is important to love yourself despite being physically different from others, but it is also important for others to love you for who you are rather than for what you are. As in the case of Penelope suddenly gaining popularity after her facial features are revealed to the world and others began hanging out with her.
 * 10) With messages like these, they make this such a feel-good movie overall.

Trivia

 * It took an hour and a half to apply the nose prosthetic on Christina Ricci.

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