Title: One of the worst book-to-movies I've ever seen
Product review: Ouch. One of the worst book-to-movie translations ever.Unfortunately, Ella Enchanted probably should never have been made into a movie: in the book (which is amazing), most of the real conflict (as well as the intense climax) goes on inside her head: it's her will vs. the spell. To make this into a movie, they had to change the story so that the conflict was much more visible-- but it also became much more superficial.The book borders on being corny, but the movie took the extra steps to make it definitely ridiculous. The movie-makers also added a shrek-like modernity that really didn't help.I have to add that I was quite heartbroken to see our beloved Wesley in a stupid evil uncle role that wasn't even in the book...So basically, watch the movie if you want, but borrow it from a friend or the library-- don't waste your money on it.The book, on the other hand... is a whole different story. :)
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