Penelope is a 2006 British-American fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Mark Palansky and starring Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant, and Reese Witherspoon (who also produced the movie).
The film tells the story of the titular Penelope Wilhern, who was born with the snout of a pig due to a curse that was placed on her family by a vengeful witch. The curse can only be broken when "one of her own kind" learns to love her. For generations, only sons are born into the family, until Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci). Ashamed of her daughter's pig face, Penelope's mother Jessica (Catherine O'Hara) claims Penelope died shortly after her birth and shuts her away in their mansion.
When a young man named Max Campion (James McAvoy) comes to town, he is immediately smitten with Penelope. However, he is unaware of her curse. Penelope is initially hesitant to let Max get close to her, but eventually she falls in love with him. When Max learns the truth about her curse, he is undeterred and declares his love for her. The curse is broken, and Penelope and Max live happily ever after.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $21 million at the box office. It was praised for its humor, heartwarming story, and positive message about self-acceptance.
The film is not based on a true story, but it is loosely inspired by the myth of the Greek princess Penelope. In the myth, Penelope is married to Odysseus, a Greek hero who is away fighting in the Trojan War. While Odysseus is gone, Penelope is besieged by suitors who want to marry her. She devises a plan to keep them at bay by telling them that she will choose a husband after she finishes weaving a funeral shroud for her father-in-law. However, she secretly unravels the shroud at night so that she can never finish it.
The film Penelope updates the myth for a modern audience. It is a story about self-acceptance and the power of love to overcome prejudice. It is a heartwarming and funny film that will appeal to audiences of all ages.
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