It’s been 20 years since Anne Hathaway graced the silver display as Ella, who’s compelled to do no matter she’s instructed after a fairy godmother bestows her with a magical expertise that calls for unbridled obedience. To nobody’s shock, this proves to be rather more of a curse than a blessing, particularly after Ella’s mom dies…leaving her with the crotchety and merciless Dame Olga. Ella embarks on a journey to seek out the fairy godmother and break this spell.
The early aughts fantasy rom-com is a lighthearted journey with a loveable Anne Hathaway on the middle, whose attraction and charisma elevate the movie’s easy storyline. It’s obtained intelligent dialogue and lots of a smirk-inducing second. So, on the twentieth anniversary of the movie, which premiered on April 9, 2004, let’s revisit our favourite quotes from the film:
Ella: “It’s not a query of can or can’t. There are some issues in life you simply do.”
Ella: “How about if I cease fascinated about you? How about if I don’t need you anymore?” Prince Charmont: “How about if I would like you?”
Benny: “Ah, younger love. Stuffed with promise, stuffed with hope, unaware of actuality.”
Ella: “Are you suggesting that I don’t know my very own emotions?” Sir Peter: “Exactly.”
Slannen: “I’m going to be an actor, which, mixed with my pure charisma, will win the center of the dominion.”
Sir Edgar: “I by no means liked your mom. My coronary heart belongs to a different. Sadly, she doesn’t reciprocate my emotions. However irrespective of, I shall flip her right into a cockroach, or a toad. Perhaps a slug.”
Lucinda: “Now, Ella, you’re going to fulfill lots of people who will let you know who you’re. However the true you is one thing you could determine for your self.”
Ella: “Please don’t eat me, large!” Olive: “I’m not gonna eat you. I’m a vegetarian.”
Prince Charmont: “I’ve to ask you a query. It’s a great one so give it some thought. Do you wish to dance?”
Ella: “You wish to know the way I really feel? I’ll let you know how I really feel. This… stinks.”
Ella: “I’m not simply falling in love with a boy. I’m falling in love with a kingdom, with a prince, with desires.”
Prince Charmont: “I’m actually good at… driving.”
Ella: “I’ve been cursed. It’s a narrative of honor, betrayal, and the facility of affection.”
Hattie: “Cinderella? Oh, sure! And after that, we are able to all be part of fingers and sing songs about… kumbaya.”
Prince Charmont: “What’s with the books?” Ella: “I’m a giant fan of the written phrase.” Prince Charmont: “Ah, that explains it. Nicely, I’ve at all times been extra of a doer, myself.”
Ella: “So, who’s subsequent for the throne?” Heston: “That might be me.” Ella: “Wow. You have to be thrilled.”
Ella: “Do you at all times speak in questions?” Prince Charmont: “Do I?”
Hattie: “Oh, how dashing. Who’re you going to kill?”
Narrator: “Ella tried to argue, however ultimately, she agreed. That’s the issue with fairy tales: they don’t actually go away you any alternative.”
Ella: “No, I don’t desire a ball. I would like journey within the nice large someplace. I would like it greater than I can inform.”