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Happily N'Ever After
2007 87 min Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 0+
★4.2
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Paul Bolger, Yvette Kaplan, Greg Tiernan
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Description
An alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.
Budget:
$47M
US Gross:
$15.59M
Worldwide:
$38.1M
Starring
Sigourney Weaver
Actor
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Actor
Patrick Warburton
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Happily N'Ever After is widely regarded as a failed attempt to emulate the success of Shrek, suffering from a weak, derivative script and an identity crisis. While some viewers find minor entertainment in specific character designs and visual elements, the general consensus is one of disappointment due to predictable storytelling and uninspired humor.
| Acting | The character design of the Prince consistently stands out as the most engaging and humorous figure in the film. | |
| Originality | The film's ambition to parody fairy tales is undermined by a predictable, unoriginal plot that lacks the wit of its influences. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some finding it clean and enjoyable for younger audiences, while many others criticize it as stale, juvenile, or ineffective. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative fails to balance its tone, leaving viewers confused about whether it aims to be a serious reimagining or a comedic parody. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as significantly flawed, with many noting a stagnant middle section and a dangerously slow tempo that tests viewer patience. |