Cinderella Story
In 1968, in the Ravenside Military Hospital in a military facility in Pennsylvania, the army loses control of an experiment of a lethal bacteriologic weapon that changes the DNA and transforms human beings into zombies. A group of soldiers is sent to the hospital to eliminate the infected staff and interns but private DeLuca steals a test tube with the virus and hides it inside a vacuum flask. He is transformed into a zombie and killed but the vacuum flask falls in the grass. In the present days, a group of patients in the mental institution Ravenside Memorial Hospital finds the vacuum flask and later when one of them opens the vessel, the culture tube drops on the floor of a bathroom contaminating the group and their Dr. Donwynn.
Insights
Plot Summary
A modern retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale, the story follows Samantha Montgomery, a high school student living under the thumb of her cruel stepmother, Fiona. While Sam works at a diner and dreams of college, she connects online with a popular quarterback, Austin Ames, through instant messenger. Unbeknownst to her, Austin is the prince charming she's been waiting for, but her stepmother stands in the way of their happily ever after.
Critical Reception
A Cinderella Story was met with generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it found a more favorable reception from audiences, particularly its target demographic. While praised for its lighthearted tone and performances from its young stars, many critics found the plot predictable and derivative of its fairy tale source material. It was a commercial success, resonating with teenagers and becoming a popular choice for family movie nights.
What Reviewers Say
- A predictable but charming modern fairy tale.
- Relies heavily on teen movie tropes and the Cinderella narrative.
- Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray provide likable leads.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its lighthearted romance and relatable high school setting, with many appreciating Hilary Duff's performance. Some viewers found the plot too simplistic or predictable, but it was widely considered a fun and enjoyable watch for its intended audience.
Fun Fact
The film's production budget was approximately $19 million, and it went on to gross over $78 million worldwide, making it a box office success.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources