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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Happily N’Ever After" Movie - Gospelcom.net Review

Phil Boatwright

Saturday 27 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.

Animated comedy from Lionsgate, with the voices of Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Patrick Warburton. Written by Rob Moreland. Directed by Paul Bolgar.

FILM SYNOPSIS: Cinderella’s wicked stepmother takes control of the Fairy Tale world, creating havoc for all who dwell there, including the Seven Dwarfs, Little Red Riding Hood, and of course, Cindi. A wizard goes on vacation, leaving his two comic underlings in charge and telling them to maintain a balance of good and evil. But one of his minions is bored with all the happy endings until he learns what can happen when evil takes charge.

PREVIEW REVIEW: Those newly taken with light and sound coming from enormous flat screens will be the ones most enthralled, while older viewers may find the story subversive and the animation lackluster. That said, I didn’t find it as dismal as a great many reviews have proclaimed. Because it’s January, when we critics are used to the studios bringing out all the films that wouldn’t qualify for Oscar attention (many call this the dumping ground month), sometimes we are a bit too critical of new releases.

What lessons are incorporated seem confusing and lost in the comic (semi-comic) antics. But it has an interesting twist. Cinderella thinks she’s supposed to get the prince, not realizing that the commoner next door is the real hero.

First-time director Paul Bolgar and writer Rob Moreland (1998’s Ground Control, which examined the high-pressure world of air traffic controllers) don’t do anything outstanding, but they do try to entertain. And with character actors Wallace Shawn and Andy Dick as the inept servants of the wizard, well, there are bound to be at least a few funny moments. Kids at the matinee where I saw this one seemed to enjoy it, getting the biggest kick out of the self-centered (also inept) prince.

I was entertained and generally it takes more than light and sound coming from enormous flat screens to do that.