
In this modern-day romantic tale, Penelope is about a young girl's inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret, and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with "one of her own kind". Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her paren... (Full plot summary below)
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In this modern-day romantic tale, Penelope is about a young girl's inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret, and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with "one of her own kind". Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parents' futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry; until her curse is revealed. Lemon, a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter, wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds himself falling for Penelope, but cannot bring himself to give her what she wants. Fed up by this latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and ventures into the world alone. She finds adventure and Annie, her first friend, and goes on a journey to discover the world and who she wants to be.
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| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaAimed at tweenage girls and mushy romantics of all age and stripe, Penelope has a quick gait and a nice comic tone. |
| Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerThis half-baked fairy tale always seems to be on the verge of becoming charming but despite a good cast it never quite succeeds. |
| Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerThere are some flat moments, to be sure, and Palansky's direction can be a bit unsteady and awkward, but he doesn't wallow in the eccentricities or the modestly self-empowering moral. This fairy tale feels pleasantly down-to-earth. |
| Chicago ReaderAndrea GronvallMore tart than sweet, this contemporary fairy tale provides a worthy vehicle for the fearless Christina Ricci. |
| Portland OregonianMarc MohanReese Witherspoon, whose production company made Penelope, contributes an inflated cameo that feels forced. |
| The Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttThe result is an entertaining comedy for young girls and older girls who still like a good romantic fable. |
| Washington PostJohn AndersonAnyone willing to tolerate the tortured premise of the story will be paid off handsomely by several winning performances and a moral that makes most of the absurdity worthwhile. |
| Village VoiceNick PinkertonRicci is appealingly human, and some acknowledgement of the importance of female friendship, in addition to romance, is faintly touching. |
| New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanAn endearing premise and fanciful spirit aren't quite enough to rescue a film that has more heart than smarts. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyA first film from director Mark Palansky, written by sitcom veteran Leslie Caveny (Everybody Loves Raymond, Mad About You), and the two are obviously indebted to the fanciful imagination of Tim Burton. |