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Ella Enchanted
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Endearing, enduring, and lots of fun.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ella Enchanted
Parents need to know that the movie has some crude language ("bite me" "cute butt") and social drinking. It is supposed to be humorous when a character gets tipsy and has a drinking problem. There is violence, including fighting, knives, and swordplay and characters are in peril. A character is hit in the crotch in a slapstick fight. In a more serious fight, it appears that a character is killed, but it turns out not to be the case. Ella's mother becomes ill and dies. Ella is ordered to shoplift and due to the curse, must obey.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it was that made it possible for Ella to break the curse. What did she have to learn or feel to make that happen? They may want to talk about the theme of discrimination and segregation in the story. What creates prejudice?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in Kansas
Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Most terrific movie ever!
I love this movie so much, i own it on DVD and watch it countless times! It may be very different from the book but I don't think that's a bad thing, it's good they decided to make the movie a little original! The genres is a mix of a musical, fantasy, action, adventure, comedy and romance all into one excellent and entertaining movie! The chemistry between Prince Char and Ella is lovely and there are so many moments that made me smile, laugh and cry. I'm a little concerned about the kissing scene between Ella and Prince Char, sweet, but too full on for little kids to see in my opinion. Over all though, 5 stars! If I could give it twenty stars out of twenty I would without a second thought! I reccomend buying the movie and listening to the soundtrack too!
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN!!!
I really relly love this movie! It's the best movie I've ever seen! A little concerned about the crude jokes. The kissing scene was very sweet and romantic but a little too full on and something I don't think little kids should see. The songs in the movies are classics and well chosen. I love it when Ella sings Somebody to Love, it's superb! The chemistry between Ella and Prince Char is beautiful and I always love a good romantic movie. It was also full of good messages about believing in yourself and never giving up. It's also a lovely light-hearted fantasy movie where you can have smiles, laughs and escape reality for an hour and a half. I've watched the DVD hudreds of times! Definately worth the money!
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN!!!
I really relly love this movie! It's the best movie I've ever seen! A little concerned about the crude jokes. The kissing scene was very sweet and romantic but a little too full on and something I don't think little kids should see. The songs in the movies are classics and well chosen. I love it when Ella sings Somebody to Love, it's superb! The chemistry between Ella and Prince Char is beautiful and I always love a good romantic movie. It was also full of good messages about believing in yourself and never giving up. It's also a lovely light-hearted fantasy movie where you can have smiles, laughs and escape reality for an hour and a half. I've watched the DVD hudreds of times! Definately worth the money!
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN!!!
I really relly love this movie! It's the best movie I've ever seen! A little concerned about the crude jokes. The kissing scene was very sweet and romantic but a little too full on and something I don't think little kids should see. The songs in the movies are classics and well chosen. I love it when Ella sings Somebody to Love, it's superb! The chemistry between Ella and Prince Char is beautiful and I always love a good romantic movie. It was also full of good messages about believing in yourself and never giving up. It's also a lovely light-hearted fantasy movie where you can have smiles, laughs and escape reality for an hour and a half. I've watched the DVD hudreds of times! Definately worth the money!
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