Penelope (2006) 8/10

Starring : Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O’Hara, Reese Witherspoon, Peter Dinklage, Richard E Grant, Simon Woods, Ronni Ancona
Director : Mark Palansky
Running Time : 104 mins

Following an indiscretion involving a serving girl, the Wilhern family are cursed by a witch that their next born daughter will possess the face of a pig. Generations pass with only boys being born, but when Penelope Wilhern (Ricci) is born she has a snout and floppy ears. Her parents try to hide her from the outside world, but know that the only way to break the curse is for Penelope to be accepted by one of her own.

This was a cute movie, which reminded me of the TV series Pushing Daisies in many ways. Ricci’s character was likeable and the supporting cast were all perfectly chosen for the roles. I did find it funny however that all of Penelope’s suitors totally over reacted to her nose – it didn’t make her look scary at all!

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