Penelope

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Has anyone seen the movie Penelope? I feel like it may become one of my favorite movies ever. It's one of those that just leaves you exceptionally satisfied. And it is so different, too. Girl with a pig nose. The message is perfect, embrace diversity, accept yourself, and don't try to change the ones you love. The way Penelope is conditioned to be ashamed of her appearance by her own mother, yet feels unusually safe with Max, almost a stranger, shows how much shame and pride can fluctuate depending upon reactions. Unabashed is one of my favorite words just because it is something I admire in a person. To be unabashed about a freaking pig nose just gives the film a fable-like quality. Plus I love how she ends up in the end, both who she ends up with (you know it all along) and what she ends up doing. Totally relateable character, and there are no loose ends. On a scale of one to awesome, Penelope is the shit.