Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted is a 2004 fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Tommy O'Haver and based on Gail Carson Levine's 1997 novel of the same name. It was released on April 9, 2004 in the United States and December 17, 2004 in the United Kingdom by Miramax Films, a division of The Walt Disney Company before being sold to Filmyard Holdings.

Why It's Great

 * 1) Anne Hathaway owns the role of Ella; she's plucky, goofy, sweet, and overall is just really fun to watch
 * 2) It goes out of its way to make fun of itself for being a fairytale, including making jabs at some of the Grimm Brothers' classics