Cerita berpusat pada , yang saat bayi diberikan "hadiah" ketaatan oleh peri bernama Lucinda. Hadiah ini sebenarnya adalah kutukan: Ella secara sihir dipaksa untuk menuruti setiap perintah yang diberikan kepadanya, tidak peduli seberapa berbahaya atau konyol perintah tersebut.

In the landscape of early 2000s cinema, Ella Enchanted (2004) stands out as a vibrant anachronism—a fairy tale that mixes medieval aesthetics with modern sensibilities, set to a soundtrack of classic pop hits. Starring Anne Hathaway as the titular character, the film is a loose adaptation of Gail Carson Levine’s novel of the same name. For audiences watching the "sub indo" (Indonesian subtitle) version, the film offers more than just a romantic comedy; it provides a relatable narrative about autonomy, the courage to say "no," and the universal struggle against societal expectations.

Based on Gail Carson Levine’s novel, the film stars Anne Hathaway as Ella, a girl "blessed" with the gift of obedience by a misguided fairy godmother. This curse forces her to obey any direct command, leading to both comedic and high-stakes situations. Hathaway’s performance is the heart of the film; her charisma and vocal talent (especially during the "Somebody to Love" sequence) make Ella a proactive and relatable heroine rather than a passive victim of her circumstances.