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Wnyt.com Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "Happily N’Ever After" Movie - Wnyt.com ReviewJay Bobbin Friday 19 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. At the end of a year rather jammed with animated movies, “Happy Feet” gave hope that a wave of really fresh entries in the genre might launch 2007. Oh, well. “Happily N’Ever After” strives to be a fractured fairy tale in the spirit of “Shrek” or even “Hoodwinked,” and even though there’s the usual interest generated (at least initially) by the “name”-filled voice cast, the ultimate result only leaves one wanting for the next “Shrek” installment that’s due in the spring. The Cinderella legend takes its shots in “Happily N’Ever After,” with Sarah Michelle Gellar furnishing the voice of the heroine. Ella, as she’s known here, seems destined to become the bride of a not-too-sharp prince (voice of Patrick Warburton) — but complications make it likely that her true love actually will be one of the prince’s minions (voice of Freddie Prinze Jr., who just happens to be Gellar’s husband; gee, go figure). A lot of those complications are furnished by the requisite evil stepmother (voice of Sigourney Weaver), and despite the familiar trappings retained for this version, it’s probable that most families would rather just settle for the original “Cinderella.” As much fun as it might be for today’s filmmakers to try to jazz up characters and situations that are so well-known, tradition still has its place. At the very least, the result has to be much wittier than “Happily N’Ever After” for the overhaul to be truly justified. Older humor fans may enjoy hearing the voices of George Carlin and Andy Dick attached to cartoon characters, but those are only relatively minor pleasures. After the overall creative quality of a “Happy Feet” has shown just how inventive the animated-feature category still can be, one might wish a “Happily N’Ever After” might not happen again. But don’t bet on it. (Rated PG) |