Andre Gonzales
I liked the live version way better then the animation one. Well acted and was surprisingly entertaining.
Movie spotlight
Cinderella
2015
Movie
105 min
English
When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.
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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users85%
Director: Kenneth Branagh•Genres: Family, Fantasy, Romance
Plot Summary
Ella's life changes forever when her father remarries and her stepmother and two stepsisters reveal their cruel nature. After her father's untimely death, Ella is relegated to a servant in her own home, enduring their malice. However, when she meets a charming stranger in the woods, she embarks on a journey of hope and courage, aided by her 'Fairy Godmother,' to attend the royal ball and find true love.
Critical Reception
Cinderella (2015) was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its faithfulness to the classic fairy tale, its stunning visuals, and the performances of its cast, particularly Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother. The film was also a significant commercial success, resonating with families and Disney fans.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual splendor and faithful adaptation of the beloved fairy tale.
Cate Blanchett's performance as the wicked stepmother was a standout, drawing critical acclaim.
Generally seen as a charming and heartwarming modern retelling that appeals to all ages.
Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Cinderella (2015), highlighting its beautiful costumes and sets, its heartwarming story, and the strong performances. Many appreciated its family-friendly nature and its positive message of kindness and bravery. A few viewers felt it was a bit too traditional compared to more modern interpretations.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and won a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor/Actress for Lily James (tied).
Fun Fact
The glass slippers worn by Lily James were reportedly made from Swarovski crystal and took over 150 hours to craft by hand.
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The Movie Mob
**Beautiful and bland at the same time.** The story that's been told 1,000 times. Although this retelling boasts the most impressive costumes and stage design with an excellent cast, there is not much else to set it apart. Everything is ...
CinemaSerf
Lily James takes the title role in this colourful telling of the original rags to riches story. Upon the death of her father, she finds herself little better than a skivvy for her acerbic stepmother Cate Blanchett and her ghastly daughters ...
CinemaSerf
Lily James takes the title role in this colourful telling of the original rags to riches story. Upon the death of her father, she finds herself little better than a skivvy for her acerbic stepmother Cate Blanchett and her ghastly daughters ...
dbgallup
The best reviewer of Cinderella (2015) might be a child, for its message of kindness and courage wrapped in the Disney classic and illuminated through the eyes and smiles of Lily James (Ella), Richard Madden ("Mr. Kit"), Haley Atwell (Ella'...
r96sk
An improvement on Disney's past attempt from 1950. I do like the animated version from the studio, but this 2015 release of <em>'Cinderella'</em> makes for a more enjoyable experience in my eyes. Lily James and Richard Madden are smart c...
Kamurai
Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. I'm honestly concerned that this isn't a movie that anyone is going to watch again and again, but it's a solid watch, and a definite improvement over the 1950 animated classic, though I c...
Reno
> Probably the best live-shot Cinderella I've seen. Disney has done it again. Everybody knows Cinderella story and what this film gave was as it is with the help of modern CGI works. When I heard about the Disney's live-shot version is g...