Événement

February Phoenix Film Society screening of Penelope

February Phoenix Film Society Screening -

The Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Film Society present a screening of the Penelope

Cast: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Peter Dinkledge, Catherine OHara, and Reese Witherspoon.

When: Thursday, February 7th at 7:00pm
Where: Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre

Following the screening there will be a discussion about the film.

Find out more about the film: http://www.penelopethemovie.com/

Synopsis:

In this modern day romantic tale, Penelope is about a young girl's inspiring journey, a mysterious family secret and the power of love. With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with "one of her own kind." The warm and funny adventure leads her to realize the most important life lesson, "I like myself the way I am." Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci), born to wealthy socialites (Catherine O'Hara and Robert E. Grant), is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family's estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parent's futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry; until her curse is revealed. Lemon (Peter Dinklage), a mischievous and eager tabloid reporter wants a photograph of the mysterious Penelope and hires Max (James McAvoy) to pose as a prospective suitor to get the shot. The handsome down-on-his luck gambler finds himself falling for Penelope, but not wanting to disappoint her or to expose his surreptitious ways, he decides to disappear. Fed up by his latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope breaks free from her family and ventures into the world alone. She finds adventure and Annie, her first friend (Reese Witherspoon) and becomes the person she was meant to be.

Penelope premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.