Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.Ella is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Aidan McArdle
- Slannen
- (as Aidan Mcardle)
Steve Coogan
- Heston
- (voice)
Storyline
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- TriviaThe first song Ella sings, "Somebody to Love" was not the original song choice. Tommy O'Haver had discovered that Anne Hathaway didn't have very good chemistry with their first choice, a more classical "fairy-tale" song. O'Haver and Hathaway were relaxing when she starting singing along and dancing to the song that was currently playing: Queen's "Somebody to Love". They both decided that "this was it".
- GoofsElla's enchantment fails on at least two occasions: when Prince Charmont says "Allow me" and she continues to refuse his help, and when Slannen says "Forget it" and she continues to discuss his legal aspirations. The earlier "bite me" scene established that Ella's enchantment takes colloquial "commands" literally, thus she should have allowed Char to help her, and literally forgotten about Slannen's peeves.
- Crazy creditsThe cityscape of the Miramax logo dissolves into the cityscape of the medieval city in the movie.
- Alternate versionsAn extended version of this film is only available on Sky Cinema. Some of the changes include: Char and Uncle Edgar's extended talk in the carriage. Sloan talking to Ella about the Brother Grimns after the elves were arrested instead of during the day. The fight scene with Char and the Ogres is extended. The song If You Believe which was co written by Brian Adams, is cut and replaced with a different song during the ending credits. The song When You Believe doesn't play in the film when Hattie is talking about Char. Theatrical 91 minutes Extended 96 minutes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ella Enchanted: A Red Carpet Premiere Special (2004)
- SoundtracksStrange Magic
Written by Jeff Lynne
Performed by Darren Hayes
Arranged and Orchestrated by James Seymour Brett (as James Brett)
Produced by James Seymour Brett (as James Brett)
Darren Hayes appears courtesy of JWM Pty Ltd and Columbia Records
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All though this was a movie that was fairly predictable, there was enough changes to the same ole same ole to make it enjoyable. It reminded me a lot of "Ever After" with Drew Barrymore, at least it seemed like a similar plot line. Then again, why wouldn't it, it's based on the Cinderella story. I find myself humming the familiar classic tunes from the movie.
Joanna Lumley was her usual wonderful in the film, her part was a bit small for such an important character. I guess if she had more of a role in it, she would have stolen it! I really liked how the daughter (Judy Punch?) imitated Joanna Lumley's character. For a second or two I thought they might be real life mother and daughter.
The real highlight for me was Anne Hathaway's singing. She's got some real vocal talent IMO!! We bought the soundtrack from the movie, it's really good but I like the movie versions of the songs a little bit more. Nothing like having giants for back up singers, eh??
Joanna Lumley was her usual wonderful in the film, her part was a bit small for such an important character. I guess if she had more of a role in it, she would have stolen it! I really liked how the daughter (Judy Punch?) imitated Joanna Lumley's character. For a second or two I thought they might be real life mother and daughter.
The real highlight for me was Anne Hathaway's singing. She's got some real vocal talent IMO!! We bought the soundtrack from the movie, it's really good but I like the movie versions of the songs a little bit more. Nothing like having giants for back up singers, eh??
- BriarDanny
- Aug 27, 2004
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- Also known as
- Ella está encantada
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Budget
- $31,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $22,918,387
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,100,000
- Apr 11, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $27,388,767
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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