A Cinderella Story
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Metascore
25 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 30 Critics What's this?

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5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 75 Ratings

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  • Starring: Chad Michael Murray, Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge
  • Summary: In this twisted and hilarious update of the classic fairy tale, Hilary Duff stars as a high school senior whose anonymous cyber soul mate turns out to be her high school's über-popular quarterback (Murray). (Warner Bros.)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 30
  3. Negative: 21 out of 30
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Carrie Rickey
    50
    A mostly charmless affair.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Megan Lehmann
    38
    Not as vile as "Sleepover," nor as tangy as "Mean Girls."
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    38
    Of all the teen performers out there, Duff has to be the blandest (especially since the Olsens hit the skids).
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    38
    The only intriguing character is the manager of the diner (and de facto fairy godmother), played by Regina King.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 15 out of 38
  1. pinklillie96
    10
    The title of this movie won't give much away, as it isn't completely similar to the original Cinderella. Keeping the love story half and the "evil stepmother" half, it creates the similarities. Ultimately, A Cinderella Story takes you through a journey which all girls probably around the age of 12 would enjoy watching.… Expand
  2. KylieA.
    10
    I love this movie! It's the modern day version of the childhood classic and it's a amazing! It's one of those movies you watch and makes you once again believe in love and hope all over again.… Expand
  3. SEROJ
    7
    Great modern version of Cinderella! It's a great experience for all friends,family and even if you watch it alone. The only thing i didn't get is how is it possible for him not to recognize her after the Halloween party? I mean her voice, face and attitude?... that's probably the only reason i'm not giving it a bigger score. But as i said it's still great.… Expand
  4. ShelleyN.
    3
    You call this a movie? Honestly Hilary do us all a favor and just stop. Whoever told you that you are good was sadly mistaken. im trying to save u from more imbaresment if thats possible.… Expand

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