She was so over the top, campy and funny as the wicked stepmother in this film. It wasnt wasted, she wears it elsewhere in the film. Fenton proves why he is a comtemporary of the great film composers such as maurice jarre, john barry, and elmer bernstein. It was directed by andy tennant and stars drew barrymore, anjelica huston, dougray scott, and jeanne moreau. Dont miss this cinderella story starring drew barrymore and anjelica huston. Its definitely a date movie or a cuddle up type movie night. What a beautiful movie, and how nice to see drew barrymore looking like a lady. I just had to do a tribute for her hilarious lines and. Long before frozen made princesses cool sorry again. Ever after dvd cinderella story movie drew barrymore. A cinderella story stars drew barrymore, anjelica huston, dougray scott, patrick godfrey the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 2 min, and received a. Ever after features an allstar cast with drew barrymore as danielle, anjelica huston as the wicked stepmother rodmilla, dougray scott as the confused yet brave and charming prince henry, megan dodds as the mean spirited marguerite, and melanie lynskey as the good spirited yet outspoken jacqueline. She also has two stepsisters, one of whom is really nasty just like her stepmother and the other who is quite kind and who even helps danielle in.
I ordered it for my wife, but i admit i enjoy watching it too. Also leonardo da vinci, who functions like a cross between a wise old saint and the kind of artist who sketches the guests at a wedding. A modern young woman of the sixteenth century danielle drew barrymore is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Ever after is a sweet, frothy twist on the ancient fable, led by a solid turn from star. A cinderella story this is a great movie that i have watched many times. I showed it to my teenage daughter now it is her favorite movie too. Drew barrymore celebrity profile check out the latest drew barrymore photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. I really liked how the prince of france gets intrigued by her upfront personality as she tells it how it is. Fortunately, she has an encounter with prince henry dougray scott, who is fleeing an arranged marriage. A modern young woman of the 16th century, danielle barrymore is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Ten years later, danielle drew barrymore is now treated as a servant by the trio. Oscarwinner anjelica huston throws shade to drew barrymore.
Ever after extols loyalty, trust, friendship, religious faith, modesty in courtship, the love between a father and daughter, chivalry, mercy, and ones obligation to use power and position for the good of mankind. Much to her stepmothers dismay, danielles independence and intelligence attract the love of the prince. If youre looking for a good movie with class, politics and vengeance, this is the piece to see. Movies dg this category is for questions and answers related to ever after. Did drew barrymore really carry dougray scott on her back. The theme for the film gives it a tone and a voice, and added hugely to the success of the film. She achieved fame as a child actress with her role in e. This page exists as a tribute to jenny beavans beautiful ever after costumes, and hopes to provide hints and tips for making your own. Ever after is a sweet, frothy twist on the ancient fable, led by a solid turn from star barrymore. She had already had the special dress made for her. Ever after has been directed by andy tennant, whose fools rush. A modern young woman of the 16th century, danielle drew barrymore, is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind.
A cinderella story starring drew barrymore in this romance on directv. Feb 25, 2019 oscarwinner anjelica huston throws shade to drew barrymore. Scene from the movie, ever after starring drew barrymore and dougray scott. I liked that movie for its human comedy and romantic energy, and the same qualities are abundant in ever afteralong with lush scenery, astounding locations and luxuriant costumes. But as a romantic comedy, this film is only slightly above average. Nov 17, 2012 a modern young woman of the 16th century, danielle barrymore is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Drew blythe barrymore born february 22, 1975 is an american actress, producer, director, author, model, and entrepreneur. Also considered by some movie goers and home owners as the best retelling of cinderella, period. Drew barrymores character is given the book as a present when she is a child and she meets the character of leonardo 10. A cinderella story pg romance movie 1998 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. Shes in all probability nonetheless finest identified for her position within the traditional 80s movie et the further terrestrial, however, drew barrymore is.
Overall, this is not so much a movie about the acting, but its more about the sometimes sappy, usually saccharine, but wonderfully heartfelt classic story. Standing up to her scheming stepmother aujelica huston. Even with many newer cinderella movies released since, ever after. She has an innocent charm that really gets into your heart. The movie that follows is one of surprises, not least that the old tale still has life and passion in it.
A cinderella story 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. And they live happily ever after although the fact is that they didnt just live happily ever after they. Drew barrymore is an american actress, author, director, model and producer who gained recognition as a child artist for appearing in steven spielbergs top grossing scifi fantasy film e. There are a number of great costume movies out there, but the movie ever after, and its costumes, struck a chord with me. Instead of the magic of the original fairytale, ever after replaces it with the magic of wit, humour and heart.
A cinderella story 1998 imdb directed by andy tennant, with drew barrymore, anjelica huston, dougray scott, patrick godfrey, the real story of cinderella, a refreshing new take on the classic, ever after wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ever after. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. With drew barrymore, anjelica huston, dougray scott, patrick godfrey. In this romantic comedy, a young woman falls in love with a handsome prince while also having to deal with the problems caused by her nasty stepmother and stepsisters.
A cinderella story 1998 the real story of cinderella. In real life, henry ii of france was the 2nd son of king francis i. Drew barrymore is delightful and the gentleman who plays devince is a hoot. The actress, 45, shared a poem on her new blog, titled she loves me, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The makeup artist for drew barrymore did a youtube tutorial on how to do the makeup for this costume. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a golden globe, a screen actors guild. Ever after is a 1998 american romantic drama film inspired by the fairy tale cinderella. She recorded her experience with drug and alcohol abuse in her 1991 autobiography little girl lost. Ever after known in promotional material as ever after. Drew barrymore writes essay about love in new blog. Directed by andy tennant who directed barrymore in tvs the amy fisher story, ever after has that rare ability to win the heart and mind of a viewer simply by being committed to its own innocence, particularly where barrymore s luminous performance is concerned. I met drew in her trailer after trying angelicas costumes on her. I can honestly say that no one else could play this role the way she did. Drew barrymore, anjelica huston, dougray scott, patrick godfrey en jeroen krabbe.
Against remarkable odds, she stands up to her scheming stepmother angelica huston and works miracles on the lives of everyone around her, including the crown prince of france dougray scott. Drew blyth barrymore was born in culver city, california, to actors john drew barrymore and jaid barrymore nee. She makes me want to be a better person after watching how she passionately lives life no matter what the circumstances. A cinderella story, the 1998 drew barrymore vehicle, was ahead of its time. Angelica houston, jeanne moreau, dougray scott drew barrymore. A cinderella story is a 1998 american romantic drama film inspired by the fairy tale cinderella. George fenton has composed an amazingly lush and romantic flavor to his soundtrack for ever after. If you are looking for a cute date night movie, this is a good choice. Plus, drew barrymores inconsistencies in her princess leia. Ever after 15 movie clip contradictions 1998 hd youtube. This twist on the cinderella story makes the young woman much more capable of dealing with her troubles on her own. There are a few nice moments when barrymore s acting talent shines through, and the same can be said for huston and scott. Drew blythe is an american actress and producer from barrymore, who quit drinking and drug addiction as a teenager. This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of danielle drew barrymore, a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after.
It is such a beautiful movie, and drew barrymore is perfect as cinderella. A cinderella story is a 1998 american romantic comedydrama film inspired by the fairy tale cinderella, directed by andy tennant. I saw ever after without my 7 year old daughter because of the pg rating, the following week i went back to see it again this time with my daughter. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. 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. Against remarkable odds, she stands up to her scheming stepmother huston. Danielle drew barrymore is a french commonor whos a victim of circumstance because shes a slave for her stepmother and stepsisters. She is the 5th generation of the famous acting barrymore family.
Many would say ever after easily matched if not an amazing cinderella remake that i would suggest to anyone with children or even adults as it has awe inspiring messages and amazing acting. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. A cinderella story 1998 drew barrymore in ever after. An affable film that helped affirm drew barrymore s place in the hollywood firmament as something cosier than a onetrick wild child. Danielles 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. Never been kissed ever after fever pitch whip it quad feature. Actress drew barrymore has penned a tribute to mother earth in which she compares the planet to a dissatisfied wife who is threatening to walk out on her neglectful husband. Drew barrymore has been in the movies for 19 years now she was in. Barrymore was born in culver city, california, to american actor john drew barrymore and aspiring actress jaid barrymore born ildiko jaid mako, who was born in a displaced persons camp in brannenburg, west germany to hungarian world war ii refugees. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. She is a member of the barrymore family of actors, and the granddaughter of john barrymore.
Dec 31, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Fortunately, she has an encounter with prince henry. Jacqueline melanie lynskey, the younger of the baronesss daughters, shows her a little kindness and sympathy, but her mother and sister treat her only with contempt. Since melting audiences hearts at the age of six in steven spielbergs beloved scifi blockbuster, e. Twenty years ago tuesday, drew barrymore continued her golden reign as hollywoods true princess. I do not sell or rent costumes, this site is for research purposes only because i adore the costumes. Despite flaws ever after holds up magical cinderella story. Drew was very sweet about it but she just felt that it wasnt special enough. A fanfavorite scene in ever after is when danielle attends the ball, and she shows up with gorgeous make up and those shimmery wings.
In flashback, the story then focuses on eightyearold danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16thcentury landowner. Ever after opens with an old lady offering to tell the true story of the little cinder girl, who was, she says, a real person, long before she was immortalized by the brothers grimm in the cinderella myth. In renaissance italy, sixteenyearold danielle drew barrymore has been. It was such a big moment for the character that, according to drew barrymore, leonardo da vinci himself was to be the one to apply danielles makeup for the scene in the original script. Later, when danielle poses as a lady, the prince takes an interest in her. She also worked in a plug for her 1998 movie ever after. Drew barrymore is great amd its nice to see her still moving along in here career after all these years. Ever after features an allstar cast with drew barrymore as danielle, anjelica huston as the wicked stepmother rodmilla, dougray scott as the confused yet brave and charming prince henry, megan dodds as the mean spirited marguerite, and melanie lynskey as.
Ever after is a wonderful classic that includes drew barrymore as the smart and freethinking danielle and angelica huston as her wicked stepmother. This movie takes a refreshing look at the cinderella story. Long before frozen made princesses cool sorry again by providing heroines that werent defined by their. It was directed by andy tennant and stars drew barrymore, anjelica. A cinderella story here is all the information you need about ever after. Ten years later, danielle drew barrymore is treated as a servant in her own house. A cinderella story 1999, vhs rated pg with a running time of 122 minutes.
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