Cinderella

In this modern retelling, Ella is a young woman with a cruel stepmother and stepsisters who forces her into servitude. Despite her hardships, Ella maintains a hopeful spirit, befriending the animals and dreaming of a better life. When the Prince announces a royal ball, Ella seizes the opportunity to escape her circumstances, with a little help from her fairy godmother.

This adaptation of the classic fairy tale received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its production values lacking and its take on the story uninspired. It struggled to stand out among numerous other Cinderella adaptations.

• The film suffers from low production values and a derivative script.
• Performances were often criticized as wooden and unengaging.
• Fails to bring any fresh perspective to a well-worn story.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this 'Cinderella' are scarce and generally lean negative, with common complaints about the film's poor execution and lack of originality.

This 2018 direct-to-video adaptation was one of many attempts to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the Cinderella story, often overshadowed by more prominent releases.