Besides being an adorable name, Penelope is now in my top 10 favorite movies. The sets are magical, the clothes divine, the James McAvoy gorgeous, and the story line simple, but brilliant. Mostly, it captured my praise because hard as they may try, Hollywood has a difficult job of pulling those of us who understand the technical side of films, out of reality long enough to make us forget we are watching a movie. Well I forgot I was watching a movie. I was entranced, sucked in, completely bought all the beauty and magic of this film. As fantastic of a spectacle as it is, and as basic a moral it tells, I never felt that it was cheesy or pushed. There are family dynamics for everyone and it takes us on a charming adventure, coming of age, love story. (It is also family friendly, which is a plus when recommending a film. Reese Witherspoon produced and acts in the film. She wanted to make something her kids could see.) I am a huge fan of movies like Big Fish, and Matilda, as well as the TV show Pushing Daisies. Penelope has that same extra reality feel, with vibrant colors, and old Hollywood meats punk wardrobe. If you are a fan of Tim Burton, then you will be pleased with the look and feel of Penelope.
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Hum, maybe I will see that one then. I wasn't sure about it, but your praise has convinced me.
I think we have the same movie/tv ist Penelope is one of my favorites. I had to watch it twice when I rented it.
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