Penelope

It isn't often I see a movie and conclude I must own it. Nor is it often I see a movie with a new male actor who really intrigues me. Unlike in the case of Johnny Depp or Edward Norton, my newfound affection for James McEvoy falls a little bit in the cradle-robbing category, but now that I've hit my mid-thirties, I need to accept that this occurence is only going to become more likely. James McEvoy is a fine intitiation into the ways of the cougar.

Here's a quick overview of what worked well for me in this film:
--The aesthetic of the Penelope character appealed to me totally. I need to find the source of those fabulous pea-green maryjanes. In thinking about my own work, I'm reminded of the need to have characteristics of the heroine appeal to the reader so that she can identify with her.
--I loved how Penelope broke her own curse.
--It isn't often a movie can surprise me with a plot twist like the one involving Max's character. It worked well and accounted for Max's actions in a completely credible way.
--They handled the attracion between Penelope and Max very well.
--GREAT kiss at the end.