Cinderella

Name: Cinderella
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Released: March 13, 2015
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Lily James

2015

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 13, 2015 | PG

Starring: Lily James

Summary: The story of Cinderella follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella's father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away,The story of Cinderella follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella's father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother's dying words and to "have courage and be kind." She will not give in to despair nor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella's hopes of once again encountering the charming "Kit." Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella's life forever. [Walt Disney Pictures]… Expand

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 105 min

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Lawrence Toppman

Mar 16, 2015

As a picture that celebrates one of the greatest archetypes in literature while freshening countless familiar details, I doubt it can be bettered. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Mar 13, 2015

Cinderella is a wonderfully realized family feature that retains the strengths of its source material while at the same time updating it for today's audiences. Read full review

David Rooney

Feb 16, 2015

Screenwriter Chris Weitz embraces both the magic and the humanity of the classic fairy tale. He underlines the virtues of kindness and courage in a heroine right out of the pages of a traditional storybook, who gradually reveals the qualities of a self-possessed modern girl. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Mar 12, 2015

Disney’s new live-action version is for the most part beguilingly good, even though it’s no replacement for the studio’s 1950 animated classic. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Mar 13, 2015

The result is more of an illustrated storybook of a cherished classic than a living thing in its own right. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Feb 16, 2015

Very little is out of place in Branagh’s do-over, but that’s almost a problem: there’s a feeling, throughout, of going perfectly through the motions. The film is all smoothly-operated crane shots, excellent hair, gleaming teeth. Originality is the glass slipper it never even tries on. Read full review

Joe Williams

Mar 12, 2015

Cinderella is so scrubbed of personality, it’s not even worth calling a mess. Read full review

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JordanT

Mar 13, 2015

What I enjoyed most about the latest "animation to live-action" treatment, is that Cinderella is a relatively straightforward telling of the timeless story. While Alice in Wonderland and Maleficent were re-imaginings, Cinderella is retold respectfully for the new generation. I genuinelyWhat I enjoyed most about the latest "animation to live-action" treatment, is that Cinderella is a relatively straightforward telling of the timeless story. While Alice in Wonderland and Maleficent were re-imaginings, Cinderella is retold respectfully for the new generation. I genuinely believe that Disney did something right with their latest live-action film. While most people were probably expecting a sword-wielding action hero, I'm happy that Disney treated their most beloved character with the uttermost care and respect. The story of Cinderella is very personal to each person who has felt like the underdog, but managed to rise like a Phoenix from the ashes in the end. If Walt Disney were alive today, I'm sure he would be proud to see his most treasured little savior be retold to the new generation in a beautiful and charming way. Bravo!… Expand

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kat267

Aug 5, 2015

I saw the animated version as a child so when I heard this one was being made I was so excited! I absolutely love fairytales and Lily James' performance was outstanding. She brought the spirit of Cinderella to life in a fresh view: Have courage and be kind.

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kiki78

Feb 19, 2018

Not changing plot, keeping everything classic, no overblown cgi as in all modern adaptations. Yet manages to stand on its own, beautifuly made retelling of this sweet fairytale.

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mhulsie

Sep 6, 2015

The classic animated movie in live action form. That's what this movie basically is, but with rounded corners. The whole story has more body while it still remains the elegance and magic of the original. Cate Blanchett is outstanding as the stepmother. She shines with venom.

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CineAutoctono

Apr 17, 2017

"Cinderella" was a live-action adaptation of the Cinderella, was very good, at first was well moved, then continued intermittent, agile at the same time and the other somewhat slow but most was very agile, performances Were good, the costumes, history, special effects, and stage, were"Cinderella" was a live-action adaptation of the Cinderella, was very good, at first was well moved, then continued intermittent, agile at the same time and the other somewhat slow but most was very agile, performances Were good, the costumes, history, special effects, and stage, were incredible, this was the inspiration for Disney to make more live-action films especially, the films of their princesses.… Expand

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spongeswift

Mar 26, 2017

Overall Cinderella was an alright movie. Sadly it didn't hit a lot of notes for me. It really didn't feel like Disney to me it felt bland and semi boring compared to the original. But it was far from bad it was really just a forgettable journey that didn't go out of it's way to be a trulyOverall Cinderella was an alright movie. Sadly it didn't hit a lot of notes for me. It really didn't feel like Disney to me it felt bland and semi boring compared to the original. But it was far from bad it was really just a forgettable journey that didn't go out of it's way to be a truly magical movie.… Expand

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andra

Jun 20, 2015

My god it was so bad! Instead of giving it a little twist, something that wasn't almost exactly like the animation. Cate Blanchett and HB Carter were good.....they were the only ones. An hour and a half that I will never get back. So,so bad.

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