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A Cinderella Story
2004 95 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.2
Comedy, Family, Romance
Director: Mark Rosman
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Description
Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.
Budget:
$19M
US Gross:
$51.44M
Worldwide:
$70.07M
Starring
Hilary Duff
Actor
Chad Michael Murray
Actor
Jennifer Coolidge
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2005
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
A Cinderella Story is widely cherished by audiences as an uplifting, comfort-viewing classic that successfully modernizes a fairy-tale archetype. While some critics find the script formulaic and the adaptation uneven, many viewers praise Hilary Duff’s sincere lead performance and the film’s overall charm.
| Acting | Hilary Duff delivers a sincere and emotionally resonant lead performance that anchors the film's appeal. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a heartfelt, mood-lifting fairy tale that encourages viewers to hold onto hope and believe in miracles. | |
| Score | The soundtrack features memorable, effective tracks that significantly enhance the film's rewatchability and teen appeal. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Chad Michael Murray and Jennifer Coolidge, provides charming and memorable character archetypes. | |
| Screenplay | Critics and audiences disagree on the screenplay; while fans appreciate the romantic, nostalgic tone, detractors view the plot as choppy, formulaic, or weak. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the depiction of the stepmother are split, with some viewers praising the performance as hilariously ruthless, while others find the character portrayal unnatural. |