Cinderella

As a picture that celebrates one of the greatest archetypes in literature while freshening countless familiar details, I doubt it can be bettered.

With no sheen of reflexivity, and no in-jokey admission of its hokiness to hide behind, can this non-ironic un-re-invention possibly work? Actually, yes it can, and does surprisingly well, by approaching the story with a sincerity and sweetness that defy cynicism, and by casting Cate Blanchett.

With its vibrant sparkle and enchanting visuals, Cinderella almost makes you believe in magic.

Disney’s new live-action version is for the most part beguilingly good, even though it’s no replacement for the studio’s 1950 animated classic.

Branagh, working from a script by Chris Weitz, gives the film emotional heft. James’ performance — never saccharine, often staunchly independent — makes the story’s more regressive elements float away.

The curious thing about this new Cinderella is that every old and familiar element is done beautifully.

Cinderella is so scrubbed of personality, it’s not even worth calling a mess.

A Good Movie, With a Beautiful Storytelling. Visuals Make This Movie. One Of Best LIVE ACTION Adaptations !!!!

Live action remake of the Disney film successful with positive performances by the actors called to replicate the story of the original cartoon.

I liked the live version way better then the animation one. Well acted and was surprisingly entertaining.

Bu masalların orijinalini kim değiştirdiyse ya art niyetli ya da olayı idrak edememiş. Bu kadar iyi olursan herkese sonun pek iyi olmaz.

This adaptation of the classic fairy-tale doesn't really present us with anything new compared to the previous versions; this is not necessarily a bad thing, although it becomes one if the sticking to the traditional storyline isn't backed up by some new element, be it the mood, the character development, the cinematography, the soundtrack; anything, really. Unfortunately, despite the accurate choice of locations (whose beauty is nevertheless helped by CGI), the 2015 Cinderella doesn't add any, contributing nothing to the history in film of this story. In other words, the cartoon version of 65 years ago is still the better telling of the fairy-tale. As I said, the cinematography and "embellishment" of scenery is to be applauded, especially the prince's castle I'd say, but some things Disney can't ever get right in their live-action, and those are, for instance, costumes, which in this movie look cheap. Another thing they just can't swallow is the original ending of the original fairy-tale, in all its gory madness, which they still refuse to put on film. What's also strange to see is how critics have deliberately lowered their standards, maybe to condescende to the industry... I notice how "A Cinderella Story" from 2004, which was bad but at least an original adaptation, earned a meager 25, while this new Cinderella, while being essentially on the same level, gets a 67, providing it with a very underserved green background.