Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by a secret family curse that can only be broken when she is loved by "one of her own kind." Hidden away in the family's majestic home, she is subjected to meeting a string of blue-bloods through her parent's futile attempt to marry her off and break the curse. Each suitor is instantly enamored with Penelope (and her sizable dowry) until the curse is revealed. When a willing mate cannot be found, mischievous tabloid reporter Lemon hires Max to pose as a prospective suitor in hopes of snapping a photo of the mysterious Penelope. Max, who is really a down-on-his-luck gambler, finds himself drawn to Penelope and not wanting to expose or disappoint her, disappears and leaves Lemon in the lurch. Fed up by this latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and goes out into the world in search of adventure--curse be damned.
Trixie
February 29, 2008 Flag this
I thought this was a very cute movie. It stays pretty true to the book which is good, also Christina Ricci is an amazing actresses
Garebear0315
February 27, 2008 Flag this
I think it looks cute. Maybe a bit cheesy, but with a moral. Like a modern day Aesop's fable. Definately a good kids movie.
marykay423
February 24, 2008 Flag this
This looks like a definite rental. Christina Ricci really knows how to pick'em