Anne jacqueline hathaway born november 12, 1982 is an american actress. Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom shes falling. The protagonist, ella, is a bright girl with a very unfortunate curse. Enchanted, do not expect a faithful recreation of gail carson levines book. Ella enchanted is 100 minutes straight of trope after endless overdone trope, cgi enhanced castles, juvenile slapstick, vaudevillecaricature that is ignorant of its own campiness, a terribly written screenplay with grating pacing, indecisiveness of which theme and genre mashups theyre going for, but worst of all weirdly uncomfortable sexual innuendo. Ella enchanted is a rich and imaginative retelling of the cinderella story as a young adult novel. Ella enchanted is a 2004 american fantasy romantic comedy film directed by tommy ohaver and written by karen mccullah lutz and kirsten smith loosely based on gail carson levines 1997 novel of the same name. I definitely admire ellas courageousness and cleverness. Anne hathaway edition my character is ella from ella enchanted see more. Miramax actually gave me the book to read when i was 16 years old.
Ella anne hathaway by casting a spell that renders her forever obedient. Many of levines books are connected, with her novel fairest the most directly connected to ella enchanted. Hathaway, who first read the book when she was 16, says that there was. Furthering the princess image, she starred as ella of frell in ella enchanted 2004, and the voice of red in hoodwinked 2005. At birth, ella of frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at any time anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom and shell have to obey. Does anne hathaway smoke no abandoned does anne hathaway drink alcohol yes. This was my absolute favorite movie when i was little. Anne hathaway starred in the 2004 movie ella enchanted.
Though at first glance ella enchanted appears to be a movie strictly for teenage girls, mixing action, adventure, comedy, strong characters, and a love story, ella enchanted is hard to define and even harder to dismiss as simply a teen film. Hattie lucy punch discovers ellas anne hathaway secret and decides to use it to her own twisted advantage. Adapted from author gail carson levines awardwinning childrens book of the same name, the. A pleasant surprise, theres a little something for all age groups and both sexes. Ella enchanted, the two princesses of bamarre, fairest by gail carson levine sep 30, 2008 4. Jan 10, 2018 ella enchanted is a captivating fantasy film, full of romance and humor, headlined by anne hathaway ella and hugh dancy prince charmont. Her natural flair for acting has been touted as her biggest plus point. How old was anne hathaway during filming ella enchanted. With anne hathaway, hugh dancy, cary elwes, joanna lumley. Based on gail carson levines award winning novel, this is the story of ella, a young. She is portrayed by anne hathaway, who also played red puckett in.
Miramax had their eyes on anne hathaway as a potential star from an early age. However, the movie did not live up to my expectations in. Starring anne hathaway and hugh dancy, the film plays with the usual fairy tale genre. Her fate as princess to the tween age set was established by the starring role of mia thermopolis in the princess diaries 2001 and the princess diaries 2 2004. It established her as a teen idol and she later reprised the role in its sequel, royal engagement. Get an answer for what age range is ella enchanted suitable for. I loved his laugh, his handwriting, his steady gaze, his honorableness, his freckles, his appreciation of my jokes, his hands, his determination that i should know the worst of him. Jul 05, 2016 ella anne hathaway makes a new friend on her journey while her family at home continues to scheme against her. One of the most frustrating aspects of the movies is the treatment of levines worldbuilding. American actress anne hathaway starred films like the devil wears prada and catwoman. Ella hathaway lives in a magical world in which each child. Ella anne hathaway is ordered to sing and dance to the song somebody to love. Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous gift from. Early last month, i had the tremendous honor and joy of interviewing one of my lifelong heroes, julie andrews, and her amazing daughter, emma walton hamilton, for.
Anne started acting at a very young age, and became the first and. Interview with anne hathaway on ella enchanted, the fantasy movie. Mar 30, 2019 anne hathaway is adorable and lovely, but she doesnt get to shine as much as she should. Anne hathaway on the impact of anger and optimism in. Love her or hate her, you have to admit that the princess diaries star has impressive range as an actress and has a mean set of pipes. Ella anne hathaway, mandy minnie driver about ella enchanted. Ellas father, though not quite sympathetic, is no longer the cruel figure from the book, and ella herelf anne hathaway, the princess diaries, though obviously unhappy to be so vulnerable to capricious orders, lacks the rebellious spirit of levines heroine.
Anne hathaway biography, age, height, husband, net worth more. Neutral as a fan of the book ella enchanted, i was very excited when i heard that they were making it into a movie. The prince and ellas fathers appearances werent thoroughly described, so i had difficulty picturing them. In this storybook fairy tale gone wrong, anne hathaway plays ella, a girl given the magical gift of obedience by her fairy godmother at birth which turns into a curse because she cant refuse any command, even from those who abuse this fact. Anne hathaway unauthorized biography kindle edition. Ella hathaway lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous gift from a fairy godmother. She has acted in a lot of familyoriented movies including ella enchanted and nicholas nickleby. The conversation was originally intended to run during the week of andrews afi life achievement award ceremony which was scheduled for this past saturday, april 25th. The plot, the characters, even the tone are very different, but the books theme and lessons are all there, and in its own way, the film is endearing, enduring, and lots of fun.
Im part of the generation of 30 something women who were teenagers when hathaway showed up in the princess diaries and ella enchanted. Ella enchanted is a young adults book by gail carson levine. Apr 09, 2004 negative this film would be fun for the 67 yearold crowd, but was very difficult to sit through for our family 2 adults and 2 teen daughterstrite themes, predictable, hyperstereotyped roles and mostly overactednothing like the ella enchanted book, which was disappointing. Ella enchanted, the anne hathawaystarring fantasy romcom, which, on wednesday, celebrates. Anne hathaway is adorable and lovely, but she doesnt get to shine as much as she should. Levines story has been considerably softened in several respects. Anne hathaway may be the best known princess appearing in recent movies.
Ella enchanted 812 movie clip somebody to love 2004 hd. I could picture each scene as i read and just couldnt put the book down. No, april 9 also marks the release of another teen classic, albeit one thats a bit more, um, magical. Ella was cursed as an infant to always have to obey what she was told. The story is a great twist on cinderella, where the fairy godmother gives the baby ella a gift of obedience. Anne hathaway has been named as a childrens role model by the mainstream media. Anne hathaway in ella enchanted, inspired by the a comedy with beautiful and sexy star anne hathaway ella enchanted is the best blending of both comedy and drama for hathaway, and she even did all of her own singing. Who would have thought the young star in familyfriendly films is now one of hollywoods critically acclaimed dramatic actress. When her mother passes away, she is cared for by her thoughtless and greedy. Ella enchanted 2004 ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of. Anne hathaway height, weight, age, boyfriends, family. Truly, anne hathaway has matured over the years and so as her roles in movies. Ruth myers with her talking book image in anne hathaway collection by kaleigh on we heart it 4 things you forgot about anne hathaways ella enchanted, which is now before they were oscar nominees.
Adapted from author gail carson levines awardwinning childrens book of the same name, the miramaxfinanced modern fantasy ella enchanted is directed by tommy ohaver and stars the princess diaries alumna anne hathaway. Check out production photos, hot pictures, movie images of hugh dancy and more from rotten tomatoes celebrity gallery. It is also the title of the american movie based on the novel, released april 9, 2004. At last readers get a reasonable explanation for cinderellas meek behavior. Ella enchanted with anne hathaway as ella and hugh dancy as char.
Hathaway has been gracing screens for decades, and has blossomed in front of fans eyes. The plot, the characters, even the tone are very different, but the book s theme and lessons are all there, and in its own way, the film is endearing, enduring, and lots of fun. I hadnt loved him as long perhaps, but now i loved him equally well, or better. Oct 25, 2011 ella anne hathaway is ordered to sing and dance to the song somebody to love. Anne hathaway biography, age, height, husband, net worth. Anne hathaways ella enchanted has its share of behindthescenes. Aug 19, 20 ella enchanted 2004 ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom shes falling. Ella enchanted the secret revealed hd anne hathaway, lucy. Negative this film would be fun for the 67 yearold crowd, but was very difficult to sit through for our family. She made her acting debut in the shortlived television drama series get real 19992000 before starring in her breakthrough role of mia thermopolis in the successful disney comedy the princess diaries 2001.
Ella enchanted is a newbery honor book written by gail carson levine and published in 1997. Ella anne hathaway makes a new friend on her journey while her family at home continues to scheme against her. Ella enchanted, by gail levine, tells the story of an ordinary girl struggling under the weight of an extraordinary curse. Ella enchanted gail carson levine, author, gail carson. The story is a retelling of cinderella featuring various mythical creatures including fairies, elves, ogres, gnomes, and giants. Ella enchanted, the anne hathaway starring fantasy romcom, which, on wednesday, celebrates. Anne hathaway ella enchanted movie stills 2004 hugh dancy prince charmont aka char anne hathaway ella of frell ella enchanted a gallery of ella enchanted publicity stills and other photos. In 2006, levine went on to write fairest, a retelling of the story of snow white, set in the same world as ella enchanted. Featuring anne hathaway, hugh dancy, aidan mcardle, minnie driver and others. Ella enchanted is a charming film thats good for the whole family. Ella enchanted is a captivating fantasy film, full of romance and humor, headlined by anne hathaway ella and hugh dancy prince charmont. When gail carson levine wrote ella enchanted, her very first novel.
We first met her as the klutzy princess in princess diaries, then we were charmed by her singing flairs in ella enchanted. Ella enchanted by tommy ohaver anne hathaway, hugh dancy. Though at first glance ella enchanted appears to be a movie strictly for teenage girls, mixing action, adventure, comedy, strong characters, and a love story, ella enchanted is hard to define and even harder to. Anne started acting at a very young age, and became the first and only teenager admitted to the barrow group, a theater company and acting school in new york. It was great to see so many good british actors eric idle, joanna lumley as well as the dazzlingly beautiful ahem anne hathaway. Feb 10, 2015 anne hathaway, the delightful star of the princess diaries, is ella in the charming fairy tale adventure ella enchanted. If you want to experience the real pleasures of ella enchanted, do not expect a faithful recreation of gail carson levines book.
Ella enchanted ella receives a magical talent from her fairy godmother that requires her to obey anything that she is told to do. Ella enchanted the boyfriend book hd anne hathaway. Apr 09, 2014 no, april 9 also marks the release of another teen classic, albeit one thats a bit more, um, magical. Original soundtrack is the soundtrack to the movie ella enchanted which was released by hollywood records. How old was anne hathaway during filming ella enchanted answers. Starring anne hathaway and hugh dancy, the film plays with the usual fairy. Although mandy wont use what she calls big magic, she does give ella a magical book that, through glimpses of other peoples. Ella of frell is the beautiful princess and the main protagonist of the. Ella enchanted 812 movie clip somebody to love 2004. Based off gail carson levines beloved 1997 novel, the film had everything a kid. The recipient of multiple awards, including an academy award, a primetime emmy award, and a golden globe, she was one of the highestpaid actresses in the. My 8 year old daughter would like to read the book, is it too old for her. My twelveyear old daughter, my wife and i saw this film none of us knew the book so came at it fresh. Anne hathaway, the delightful star of the princess diaries, is ella in the charming fairy tale adventure ella enchanted.
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