• Penelope is a fantasy comedy distributed by Summit Entertainment, starring James McAvoy opposite Christina Ricci, who plays the title role of Penelope, a young woman cursed with a snout nose.

• Fast Facts

  1. Director: Mark Palansky
  2. Starring: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara and Reese Witherspoon
  3. Wide release date: February 29, 2008
  4. Run time: 101 minutes
  5. MPAA rating: PG
  6. Adaptation of the book of the same name by Marilyn Kaye

• Plot Summary

  As a young young heiress, Penelope (Christina Ricci) should have the world by the tail, but a family curse has left her with the face of a pig. The curse can only be broken when "one of her own kind" loves her for who she is. Penelope's parents try desperately to find a wealthy suitor in the same social caste, but no one seems to be able to love the pig-faced rich girl. Penelope remains secluded in her parents mansion until a shattered engagement to Max (James McAvoy), encourages her to leave her parents sheltered home. Penelope ventures into a world that she has never known. On a quest of self discovery, Penelope must learn to love herself before she can loved by anyone else.

• Box Office Recap

  1. Budget: $15 Million
  2. Opening Weekend: $3.8 Million
  3. Gross: $9.96 Million

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Christina Ricci | James McAvoy | Catherine O'Hara | Reese Witherspoon

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