Penelope (Palansky, 2008) — Christina Ricci with a pig nose
03-06-08, 09:55 PM
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Penelope (Palansky, 2008) — Christina Ricci with a pig nose
The trailer makes it look insipid but I really enjoyed this movie. It came across as a fairy tale without trying too hard (compared to say, Big Fish). It was funny, and Peter Dinklage is absolutely fantastic in this. The script could've used a little bit more polish but overall this was a great little movie and I'd recommend it to anyone as long as you keep your expectations in check.
I liked it.
03-07-08, 08:04 AM
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I saw it's world premiere a few years ago at the Toronto film fest and thought it was good. Light and fun... I hear they've made cuts since but I'll wait for video to see it again.
03-13-08, 03:43 PM
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I just saw it and I agree with those who liked it. Not by any means great but a nice, whimsical, sweet story with a moral, even if it's rather obvious and not exactly subtle.
I agree with the poster who singled out Peter Dinklage and I would also add Catherine O'Hara as a standout.
***/****.
I agree with the poster who singled out Peter Dinklage and I would also add Catherine O'Hara as a standout.
***/****.
03-14-08, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mdc3000
I saw it's world premiere a few years ago at the Toronto film fest and thought it was good. Light and fun... I hear they've made cuts since but I'll wait for video to see it again.
How many movies has Christina Ricci done that have sat on shelves for a few years before seeing the light of day? I know Prozac Nation, This one... is it her?
(disclosure: I LOVE Christina)
-jason
