Once upon a time in 16th century France, there was beautiful and independent woman who was badly treated by her scheming and jealous stepmother and forced to become a servant in her own home. But through the years she remained ever tender and kind, and working miracles to those around her, including the Prince of France.
A romantic fairy tale classic, Ever After is based on the timeless classic love story Cinderella. Filled with memorable characters, fantastic performances, magnificent costumes, and romantic music and culture, it’s one of my all-time favourite films.
Once upon a time in 16th century France there lived a beautiful, young, and independent woman named Danielle who was badly treated by her scheming stepmother and jealous stepsisters and forced to work as a servant in her own home. Yet through all this hardship, she has remained tender, kind, passionate, and smart. One day she finds the means to save the life of a former servant of her house, so she dresses up like a Comtesse and goes to the Royal Court to free him. But her plan is interrupted when the Prince takes a shine to her and she a shine to him. Can Danielle keep up the charade or can she muster the strength to tell the Prince she loves the truth?
When you think about it, the best way to describe this film is a cross between Cinderella and The Princess Bride. I first must draw attention to the absolutely fabulous period dress that everyone wears. Some of the dresses are absolutely beautiful and it’s always nice to watch a film where the older fashions are brought back.
Drew Barrymore stars as Danielle and she was brilliant from start to finish. A real shining gem, she was passionate, strong, independent, intelligent, and just all around gorgeous. Drew Barrymore is another one of the few actresses that I actually like. She is one of the most attractive women on the screen today.
Starring Angelica Houston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey, Megan Dodds, Timothy West, Judy Parfitt, Kate Lansbury, Matyelok Gibbs, Walter Sparrow, and Richard O’Brien, Ever After: A Cinderella Story is a romantic fairy tale about having the strength and bravery to make your dreams come true.
It’s a timeless classic filled with romance, adventure, action, dirty old men, selfish young women, snobbery, hypocrisy, drama, and a happy ending. It’s one of my all-time favourites and will so be for many years to come. A timeless romantic classic will have you warm and swooning every time.
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