This film is about a cursed young woman, who needs to marry a man who loves her in order to break the curse.
Penelope, despite her (rather unconvincing) bad looks, is actually lovable and charming. She dreams of a day when she will be liked, but every times she ends up being ridiculed and hurt. She even exclaims that she is a monster out of despair and desperation, when Max withdraws his hand. I am sure a lot of people can sympathise with Penelope in this aspect.
It is quite a twist that the fairy tale is actually about self acceptance. I am glad that the story turns this way, as it is definitely more inspiring and inspired than a princess waiting for prince charming. "Penelope" is a fun and entertaining modern day fairy tale. Together with the great performances by Christina Ricci and Catherine O'Hara, I really do not understand why it took so long for it to get released.
Penelope, despite her (rather unconvincing) bad looks, is actually lovable and charming. She dreams of a day when she will be liked, but every times she ends up being ridiculed and hurt. She even exclaims that she is a monster out of despair and desperation, when Max withdraws his hand. I am sure a lot of people can sympathise with Penelope in this aspect.
It is quite a twist that the fairy tale is actually about self acceptance. I am glad that the story turns this way, as it is definitely more inspiring and inspired than a princess waiting for prince charming. "Penelope" is a fun and entertaining modern day fairy tale. Together with the great performances by Christina Ricci and Catherine O'Hara, I really do not understand why it took so long for it to get released.