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Scrippsnews.com Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "Happily N’Ever After" Movie - Scrippsnews.com ReviewBetsy Pickle Sunday 14 January 2007, by Webmaster Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom. SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross. Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021). In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2." Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television. A somewhat fractured fairy tale "Happily N’Ever After" is the perfect movie for those who need a "Shrek" rip-off to tide them over till "Shrek the Third" arrives in May. It doesn’t come close to the cleverness of "Shrek," but kids will like it, and it will remind "Shrek" fans of what was good about the original cranky green giant. Viewers who appreciate the look of computer animation will think they’ve traveled back in time with "Happily N’Ever After." The animation is horrible _ flat, stiff and erratic. Few of the characters are memorable, and the backgrounds and props are indistinguishable. But where "Happily N’Ever After" really falls short is in its story. It’s supposed to shake up the realm of fairy tales by playing with the balance of good and evil, but it’s not nearly wicked enough. In "Happily N’Ever After," a wizard (voice of George Carlin) controls that balance and makes sure that all fairy tales come to the kind of happy ending that generations reared on Disney films have come to expect. But even wizards have to take vacations, and this one makes the mistake of leaving his two assistants in charge while he heads to Scotland for a golf spree. Munk (Wallace Shawn) and Mambo (Andy Dick) are a bumbling pig and cat, respectively. Munk takes his job seriously, but Mambo is bored with the predictable nature of fairy tales and wants to see things shaken up. He gets his wish when Frieda (Sigourney Weaver), the evil stepmother of Cinderella (Sarah Michelle Gellar), finds out about the wizard’s command center. Cinderella is on course to win the heart of the handsome prince (Patrick Warburton), to the displeasure of the prince’s servant, Rick (Freddie Prinze Jr.), who’s in love with Ella himself. But Frieda tilts the scales and gives the villains of the land free rein. Robert Moreland’s script is a good start, but it has no follow-through. Frieda needs to have a grander scheme, and Ella deserves more than a better love match. While the humor is weak, Dick and Shawn add a few laughs. Weaver spends the whole film shrieking. Gellar and Prinze are nondescript. "Happily N’Ever After" is a cellar dweller, but at least it doesn’t feel like a curse. Its spell on viewers _ positive or negative _ will wear off quickly. Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor. Two stars (out of five). 1 Message |
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