Ella Enchanted
The Book-
Ella Enchanted written by Gail Carson Levine published in 1997.
Plot- As a baby, Ella receives a visit from Lucinda , her fairy godmother, and is bestowed with a magical talent that requires her to obey anything that she is told to do. This proves to be more of a curse than a blessing, particularly once her mother dies and she is forced to live with the cruel Dame Olga. Eventually, Ella embarks on a journey to find Lucinda and break the spell, accompanied by the handsome Prince Charmont. More than a fairy tale, yet less than a morality play, Ella Enchanted weaves Cinderella’s familiar plot with important themes for young readers. Though powerless to defy the fairy’s curse of absolute obedience, Ella is a medieval miss who does not easily accept her servitude.
Reviews-
4/5 Goodreads
4/5 Common Sense Media
9.4/10 Fantasy Book Review
The Movie-
Ella Enchanted is a 2004 fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Tommy O’Haver and written by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith
Cast-
Starring
- Anne Hathaway
- Hugh Dancy
- Cary Elwes
- Vivica A. Fox
- Joanna Lumley
- Minnie Driver
- Jimi Mistry
Reviews-
50% Rotten Tomatoes
6.3/10 IMDb
53% Metacritic
