Cinderella: Once Upon a Time in the West
Cinderella is transformed for a night at the royal ball, but finds herself battling a band of gorilla pirates who have kidnapped Prince Vladimir and the Duchess. Will she have time to save the day and fall in love before the clock strikes twelve?
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Plot Summary
This animated retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale follows Ella, a kind-hearted young woman who suffers under her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. When a royal ball is announced, Ella longs to attend, but her family forbids it. With the help of her fairy godmother, she gets a chance to meet the Prince, but must return before midnight.
Critical Reception
This direct-to-video animated feature received generally lukewarm reviews, often criticized for its derivative nature and lower animation quality compared to theatrical releases. However, it was seen by some as a serviceable retelling of the classic story for a young audience.
What Reviewers Say
- A standard, albeit uninspired, animated adaptation of the fairy tale.
- Lacks the visual flair and narrative depth of more well-known versions.
- Suitable for very young children who are new to the Cinderella story.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific 2012 animated version is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Lionsgate Home Entertainment and was part of a series of animated fairy tale adaptations.
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