While practicing his vows in the forest after butchering his wedding rehearsal, Victor (Johnny Depp) thinks he is proposing to a branch but is instead whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter). While his real bride, Victoria (Emily Watson), grieves in the land of the living, Victor has an after-life adventure, eventually learning that nothing can keep him away from his one true love. Directed by Tim Burton. With Tracey Ullman, Albert Finney and Christopher Lee. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical. Year: 2005.
Joanna Lumley in Corpse Bride
In the fairytale world of Frell, Ella (Anne Hathaway), beautiful young woman, is forced by a magical spell to obey every command she is given. Tired of being taken advantage of by her cruel stepmother (Joanna Lumley) and wicked stepsisters (Lucy Punch and Jennifer Higham), Ella sets out to find Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox), the fairy who originally cast the spell. Helping Ella along the way is Slannen (Aidan McArdle), an elf who wants to be a lawyer, and Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy), whom Ella falls in love with at first sight. To free herself from her burden and live the life she wants, Ella must outwit ogres and giants and find the strength that has always hidden inside her. Directed by Tommy O'Haver. With Cary Elwes, Minnie Driver, Eric Idle and Steve Coogan. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Family. Year: 2004.
Joanna Lumley in Ella Enchanted
After James' (Paul Terry) parents are killed by a rhinoceros, he is sent to live with his two terrible aunts. James feels trapped in his new life until he accidentally grows a giant peach with the help of some magic crocodile tongues. Making friends with the bugs who live inside the gigantic fruit, James is whisked away on a wild adventure to New York City. Directed by Henry Selick. With Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon and Pete Postlethwaite. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 1996.
Joanna Lumley in James and the Giant Peach