Trivia
- Anne Hathaway sang her own songs in the movie.
- When Dame Olga and her daughters first arrive at Sir Peter's house, the carriage that conveys them has a sign on its roof advertising a new play, "I Know What You Did Last Century".
- During the fight scene with the ogres, a horse fell on stunt man Rob Inch, shattering his pelvis in 30 places.
- Overcast skies in Ireland were digitized a brilliant blue to create more of a fairytale atmosphere.
- The city of Lamia, where Prince Char lives, was modeled after downtown Manhattan, with castles in place of skyscrapers.
Reviews
"A high-spirited charmer, a fantasy that sparkles with delights." - Chicago Sun-Times
"The hoot and giggle of a girl-power fairy tale blended from potions of 'Monty Python,' 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,' and 'Shrek'." - Entertainment Weekly
"As an alternative to the slick, instantly forgettable fare usually made for kids and preteens, Ella Enchanted brings a little bit of magic to the multiplex." - New York Daily News
"None of it would work without Hathaway, whose self-possession and lack of irony represents a throwback to old-fashioned Hollywood wholesomeness and glamour." - The Onion