One of the films we're reviewing this weekend is the modern-day fairy tale "Penelope." This one really sparked some debate with Jeffrey for our show this week.

Christina Ricci stars as a girl who has been sequestered in her family's mansion due to her very large, porcine nose. Victim of a family curse that's damned her with a pig's face, she's understandably not eager to step out into the world.

To end the curse, she must await a suitor who will overlook this affliction and truly fall in love with her. James Mcavoy comes a-calling, but he's not all he's made out to be.

See, he's hired by a vengeful paparazzo, played by the marvelous Peter Dinklage. Mcavoy has been enlisted to obtain photos of the unfortunate girl to sell to the tabloids. Deceits and deceptions follow. Reese Witherspoon has a supporting role here and is also the film's producer. Of course there's a happy ending, but this unmagical fable lacks charm or whimsy.

Tune in to this weekend's REEL TALK to hear Jeffrey and I share our vastly different opinions on this movie. Then you can decide for yourself whether to check it out.