Right, before we start, this film is going to be a hit. It will be not because it has a talented cast and great special effects even though it does. Nor will it because it's a timeless tale told by one of the greatest story smiths, Disney. Even though that is very much the case.
No, it will be because of Frozen. Before we start the main shebang, we are treated to an animated 10 mins or so of Frozen called Frozen Fever. I've been toying with reviewing this separately but I'm just going to say a few words about it here. Basically the one song that is sang is catchy and gets you dancing in your seat. The story is simple but effective. All of the characters return (including the original voice talent) and Elsa has a cold, even though a "cold never bothered her anyway". If you love Frozen it's a great to be seeing something new and is very much in the same successful vein. Disney have really hit a groove with this one and its a really good short. Especially with the addition of some cute new characters. I won't say too much more but all the little princesses across the land will love this and you probably will too.
POPSCORE: 9/10
So when the short finishes everyone is so fired up that we are ready for more princessness as soon as possible. Cinderella is a well made and well acted but has a story that has been told countless times. Cinderella herself is endearing - both through her innocence and her looks - she is pretty and cute and looks the part. Kit, the Prince, is charming and endearing too and they make a great couple when on screen together.
The special effects, supporting cast and cinematography are top notch.
The movie follows the original Disney Cinderella story quite closely, only this time it is live action (with lots of cgi animals though). It seems like this is becoming a trend for Disney as this was the case for Maleficent. Before the movie there was a trailer for Pan; which seems like a very Maleficent-like origin story for Peter Pan. It seems we have come to the point now where we no longer need to make fantastical stories as cartoons - we now have the power to make them live action - with the help of the modern day computer programs.
One of the most breathingtaking moments of the movie is when Cinderella gets her blue dress for the ball and it's a stunning outfit. She makes a fantastic princess and I personally think Lily James could pull off a fantastic Elsa if they made a Frozen live action movie. I sit and wonder if the blue dresses that feature are deliberately linked to look very Frozen-ish to promote both films (as Cinderella had a blue dress in the animated version). Cate Blanchett makes for a great stepmother who through her smile looks both glamorous and sinister in equal measure. Her step sisters are stupid and mean in equal measure but are actually quite attractive ladies so couldn't be construed as ugly sisters.
Overall this movie was really good. It's not very original as it's just a retelling of a fairy story we've heard a million times before but then again - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Disney's doing good.
Cinderella is out from 27th March 2015 at all good cinemas.
POPSCORE: 8/10
What am I talking about? Walt Disney's live action offering Cinderella
Where can I find out more? http://movies.disney.com/cinderella/
If you like this try: Cinderella (Disney's animated classic) and the sequels, Ella Enchanted, Frozen
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