FamilyFantasyComedy

Ella Enchanted

- Get enchanted

Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.

Release Date : 2004-04-09

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : World 2000 EntertainmentEnchanted Productions

Production Country : IrelandUnited Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Ella

Original Name : Anne Hathaway

Gender : Female

Character Name : Char

Original Name : Hugh Dancy

Gender : Male

Character Name : Edgar

Original Name : Cary Elwes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Slannen

Original Name : Aidan McArdle

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dame Olga

Original Name : Joanna Lumley

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hattie

Original Name : Lucy Punch

Gender : Female

Character Name : Olive

Original Name : Jennifer Higham

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mandy

Original Name : Minnie Driver

Gender : Female

Character Name : Narrator

Original Name : Eric Idle

Gender : Male

Character Name : Heston (voice)

Original Name : Steve Coogan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Benny

Original Name : Jimi Mistry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lucinda

Original Name : Vivica A. Fox

Gender : Female

Character Name : Areida

Original Name : Parminder Nagra

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nish

Original Name : Jim Carter

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sir Peter

Original Name : Patrick Bergin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ella's Mother

Original Name : Donna Dent

Gender : Female

Character Name : Young Areida

Original Name : Ankita Malkan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mean Little Girl

Original Name : Sally-Ann Tingle

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ella (Aged 8)

Original Name : Aimee Brigg

Gender : Male

Character Name : Prof. Edith

Original Name : Helen Norton

Gender : Female

Character Name : Vendor

Original Name : Emmet Kirwan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Salesman

Original Name : Christopher Kelly

Gender : Male

Character Name : Perfume Sprayer

Original Name : Audrey Hamm

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mall Cop

Original Name : Mikel Murfi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Otto

Original Name : Rory Keenan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bluto

Original Name : Aonghus Og McAnally

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pug

Original Name : Aaron Monaghan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Brumhilda

Original Name : Heidi Klum

Gender : Female

Character Name : Koopooduk

Original Name : Alvaro Lucchesi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ogre No. 2

Original Name : Paraic Breathnach

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ogre No. 3

Original Name : Daniel Naprous

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fairy No. 1

Original Name : Nora-Jane Noone

Gender : Female

Character Name : Make-Up Artist

Original Name : Pat Kinevane

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tour Guide

Original Name : Andrea Irvine

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hall of Records Attendant

Original Name : Merrina Millsapp

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fairy Administrator

Original Name : Amelia Crowley

Gender : Female

Character Name : Dungeon Guard

Original Name : Pat McGrath

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fan Club Girl

Original Name : Susan Mary Ward

Gender : Male

Character Name : Red Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Ron Yuan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Red Knight (uncredited)

Original Name : Johnny Nguyen

Gender : Male

Reviews

RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2025-01-05

Ella Enchanted is a whimsical fairy tale that manages to stand out, even if it doesn’t quite reach perfection. The first act does a great job introducing the characters, setting up the plot, and establishing the unique charm of this world. The second act keeps a solid pace, building on the adventure and humor, and it all leads to a satisfying climax in the final act. While the cinematography and editing aren't flawless, they don’t detract from the experience either, they're just there, doing their job without standing out. What really sets this movie apart is its message about consent, autonomy, and freedom. These themes hit differently today than they did in 2004. Sure, the whimsical elements might feel over-the-top or gimmicky at times, but they also give the movie a unique personality. It’s a fun watch that knows exactly what it’s trying to say and follows through on that. For a film directed by Tommy O'Haver, who doesn’t have a big name or portfolio, it’s a respectable effort