SummaryPenelope is a magical modern-day fairytale about love and self-acceptance. Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by a secret family curse that can only be broken when she is "loved by one of her own kind." Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl is subjected to meeting a string of blue bloods through her parent's ... Read More
Directed By:Mark Palansky
Written By:Leslie Caveny
Penelope
Metascore
Mixed or Average
48
User score
Generally Favorable
6.2
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
48
48% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
31% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
21% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
80
An extraordinarily charming movie.
70
More tart than sweet, this contemporary fairy tale provides a worthy vehicle for the fearless Christina Ricci.
63
An endearing premise and fanciful spirit aren't quite enough to rescue a film that has more heart than smarts.
60
Ricci is appealingly human, and some acknowledgement of the importance of female friendship, in addition to romance, is faintly touching.
50
There are usually good reasons why a movie gets shelved for more than a year, however well-acted it may be and however well-meaning its message. Many are on view in Penelope.
38
This story could have gone in a number of more inspiring allegorical directions but winds up your average bedtime story instead.
0
Is there anything more dull than an ineptly cynical fairy tale?
User score
Generally Favorable
6.2
43% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
50% Mixed
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
7% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Mar 27, 2021
10
Penelope is filled with heart and humor that further emphasize the emotionally engaging themes. This romantic comedy coordinates its heartfelt tale with marvelous messages which brings light and love to reflect what cinema is truly meant for.
Sep 5, 2014
8
The film isnt perfect, but it is a sweet little romcom. Both leads are very good with nice chemistry. Certianly deserved a better response from the critics.
