Make Creative Interpretations of Fairy Tales Again
A Review of the Ever After (1998) Movie
Our heroine Danielle–a Cinderella who reads Utopia by firelight–is the archetype of a strong, independent woman.
Yet the story does not tell us this. Her devotion to her principles, her compassion for others, her resourcefulness, her cheerful hopefulness do.
I wish they still made movies like this.
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LJ Pollard
As long as I can remember, I've been writing and sharing stories. Writing and storytelling, whether it be a humorous poem composed in five minutes, or an epic fantasy told over several novels, brings meaning and joy to life.
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I've not watched this movie but your review makes me want to!