This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle (Drew Barrymore), a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after the death of her father. Danielle’s stepmother Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off her own two daughters. But Danielle’s life takes a wonderful turn when she meets the charming Prince Henry (Dougray Scott).
This Cinderella is far from a victim. Much to her stepmother’s demise, Danielle’s independence and intelligence attract the love of the prince.
I went to the screening expecting some sort of soppy children’s picture and found myself in a costume romance with some of the same energy and zest as “The Mask of Zorro.” And I was reminded again that Drew Barrymore can hold the screen and involve us in her characters. I liked that movie for its human comedy and romantic energy, and the same qualities are abundant in “Ever After”–along with lush scenery, astounding locations and luxuriant costumes. – Roger Ebert
Starring Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey, Megan Dodds.