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Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

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Reviews Counted:49

Fresh:45

Rotten:4

Average Rating:7.6/10

Consensus: Ever After is a sweet, frothy twist on the ancient fable, led by a solid turn from star Barrymore.

Runtime: 2 hrs 1 min

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Danielle (Drew Barrymore), orphaned by her father's death, is raised by a wicked and snotty stepmother (Anjelica Huston) and her two daughters. When she accidentally stumbles onto Prince Henry... Danielle (Drew Barrymore), orphaned by her father's death, is raised by a wicked and snotty stepmother (Anjelica Huston) and her two daughters. When she accidentally stumbles onto Prince Henry (Dougray Scott), the future King of France, the two inspire one another to resolve their respective troubles at home in this romantic fable. [More]

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Jeanne Moreau

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Jeanne Moreau

Director: Andy Tennant

Director: Andy Tennant
Screenwriter: Susannah Grant, Andy Tennant, Rick Parks
Producer: Mireille Soria, Tracey Trench
Composer: George Fenton

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Robin Clifford
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You won't see a fairy godmother flitting from scene to scene. Nor will a pumpkin magically transform into a chariot.

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07/01/04
Judith Egerton
Judith Egerton
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

The real magic is found in Andrew Dunn's stunningly lovely photography, which makes every scene look like a vintage storybook illustration.

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Jeanne Aufmuth
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Palo Alto Weekly

The bottom line is: it's cute. And it's relatively inoffensive.

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An enchanting rendition of the classic Cinderella tale set in sixteenth century France.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Cinderella is a classic story for a reason, but this modern interpretation somehow feels more true.

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