Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5139 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-04-18
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Dubbed in: Italian, Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 92 minutes

From the studio
Deleted and Extended Scenes

Feature commentary with Director Tommy O’Haver, Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy

Prince Charmont’s Fan Club

Red Carpet Premiere Special

The Magical World of Ella Enchanted

Music Video: It’s Not Just Make Believe - performed by Kari Kimmel

Synopsis
Similar to SHREK and THE PRINCESS BRIDE, this fantasy adventure, based on a book by Gail Carson Levine, combines fairy tale with sly, 21st century pop humour. Teenage Ella (THE PRINCESS DIARIES' Anne Hathaway) lives in Frell, a magical place where humans, fairies, ogres, and other mythical folk peacefully coexist. However, when power-mad Prince Regent Edgar (Cary Elwes) passes laws that segregate humans from everyone else, Ella becomes determined to win equal rights for all. This task presents a challenge for anyone, but especially for Ella, who at birth was given the dubious gift of obedience by Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox), a fairy with an attitude. When she finds an ally, and love interest, in the almost-king Prince Charmont (Hugh Darcy), she invokes the ire of her witchy stepsister Hattie (Lucy Punch), who has figured out that Ella must obey any command. Between avoiding her stepsister, trying to break the spell, and restoring justice to the kingdom, will Ella find time for true love

Customer Reviews

best film
okay so when i first picked this up i thought it was just for children but when i watched it it was so good that i had to eat my own words. Anne hathaway is absolutely suited for the role and Hugh Dancy is the next hearthrob and a brilliant actor. The leads spark off eachother beautifully and has many other famous faces and comics such as Minnie Driver. Incredibly romantic and funny. Love the songs i didn't know anne hathaway had such a good voice! If you are thinking of getting this and you are aged 7 and upwards and not cynical you will love this stylish and funny romantic comedy. i only wish i could give it more than five stars!

An Enchanting Fairy Tale
Ella of Frell (Anne Hathaway) is an unusual child. As a baby, a bumbling fairy godmother named Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox) gave her the gift of obedience. Every time anyone gives her a direct command, she must obey.

Despite, or maybe because of, this "gift," Ella grows to be a headstrong woman. She goes against the conventional wisdom of the realm when it comes to ogres, giants, and elves. Current rules state that these creatures are dangerous and must perform certain jobs only. But Ella campaigns for their equality.

She is also one of the few women in the realm who doesn't swoon at the site of Prince Char (Hugh Dancy). When the two meet accidentally, Char finds this distain quite refreshing and immediately begins to fall for the headstrong young woman.

Trouble is brewing at home, however. Ella's stepsister Hattie (Lucy Punch) has figured out Ella's secret. Now, Ella finds herself doing things she would never willing do. So she leaves home and sets out to find Lucinda to give the gift back.

I had missed seeing this movie in the theater, and finally got a chance to watch it. I missed a real treat. The movie is funny from start to finish, and I had a grin on my face the entire time. While the story is a bit predictable, it isn't super preachy. The cast does an amazing job bring their characters to life. The only drawback to the movie is the special effects. While some worked well, most of the time they weren't up to today's standards.

While the main audience might be teen girls, this is one adult male who loved it. It's sweet, charming, and entertaining. What more could you want?

Very cheesy,But fun to watch a giggle!
This film like any other cinderella story told is of romance and the down trodden young girl who finds her true prince. This version of it is funny,silly and all that,that implies! The song at the end is hilarious a good watch and worth buying!