This movie is so cute. But, really, how can it not be when it has James McAvoy? Something else that makes this really priceless is Mr. Bingley playing the crazy, bad guy Edward Vanderman. The story line goes like this-- Penelope was born with a pig nose and ears (I honestly don't think she looks that bad...) but apparently it makes her look hideous. The curse can only be broken when "one of her own" will accept her for who she is, then her pig features will go away. A reporter dying to prove he's been right about the pig baby all these years, sends in a blue-blood (Max) to get proof that Penelope is a pig. In the process, Max actually ends up falling in love with Penelope (see, he doesn't think she looks that bad). But the truth comes out that Max isn't actually a blue-blood. There was a switch up and Max is actually Johnny, a broke musician. This gets discovered and Johnny is scandalously rejected. Johnny realizes he can't break the curse and Penelope goes on an adventure outside of her "cage" and sees the real world. Penelope comes to love herself the way she is, breaking the curse on her own. She then goes after Johnny, they kiss, and are happy!
What did I learn?
This is the classic tale of "looks don't matter". I think this is really great because when the right person comes along, what everyone else thinks to be a big deal, doesn't affect the "right person". Penelope was a hideous pig to most everyone, but Johnny doesn't seem to have an issue with it. So why does it matter? Maybe it's just a good way to weed out the guys who didn't matter. Ha. Honestly, I would rather be rejected by a ton of stupid guys than miss out on waiting for the right, piano playing, James McAvoy. Oh, sorry. did I get off track there? ;)
One of the worst things about this movie is the mother. All that time, if the mom would have just accepted her daughter for who she was, then the curse would have been broken long ago. But the mom was so caught up in the superficial appearance of her daughter, that she couldn't even love her. That's just so, so sad! And what's up with the dad? I think he loves her, but why didn't he break the curse? Anyways. It's all too confusing. If any of you reading this have kids, you should learn (as I have) to love your kids, no matter who they are or what they do. I know my mommy and daddy have always known this. :)
As to what I learned from Johnny, don't gamble. It's a waste of your life. Don't gamble with chips or love!
And of course, there's something to learn of friendship. Annie (Reese Witherspoon) shows up and befriends Penelope without having to even see her face. Annie shows her around the town, laughing and having a good time. Then, when Penelope is finally revealed to the world, everyone thinks she's great, but Annie is always the true friend who sticks it out with Penelope. So, be a true friend, no matter what. Situations come and go, but true friends should always stay.
"Is this really necessary?"-Mom
"She's finding his instrument."-Dad
"Isn't that something a man should do for himself?"-Mom
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