Cinderella
Cinderella

Cinderella

2021Movie112 minEnglish

Cinderella, an orphaned girl with an evil stepmother, has big dreams and with the help of her Fabulous Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users78%
Director: Kay CannonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

Ella, an aspiring fashion designer, dreams of opening her own shop. However, her cruel stepmother and stepsisters prevent her from pursuing her ambitions. With the help of her "Fabulous Godmother," Ella gets a chance to attend the royal ball and meet the charming Prince Robert.

Critical Reception

The 2021 musical adaptation of Cinderella received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its modern take and musical numbers but found its plot and character development lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the fresh perspective and others missing the traditional elements of the fairy tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its contemporary twist on the classic fairy tale and its ambitious musical sequences.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Appreciated for Camila Cabello's performance and the film's visual style.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, finding it a fun and modern take on Cinderella with great music and a positive message. Some viewers felt it strayed too far from the original story, but many appreciated the updated themes and the performances.

Fun Fact

The film's contemporary soundtrack features original songs by its star, Camila Cabello, as well as covers of popular hits.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Inspired by the Cinderella tale, this film offers a modern twist focused on gender equality, portraying Ella as a strong, independent woman rather than a helpless victim. It redefines traditional roles—like a caring stepmother, flawed princ...
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tmdb28039023

Cinderella is a jukebox musical, based on a classic fairy tale, with CGI animals, and the now obligatory ethnically diverse cast (though oddly relegated to the extras; all of the main characters, with one exception that we'll get to later —...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I tried, I really did! I hoped that the fairly decent, experienced, ensemble cast coupled with state of the art visual effects and a collection of modern-day pop lyrics would breathe new life into this timeless story. Well, sadly, that was ...