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Cinderella
2021 112 min United States of America PG 12+
★4.8
Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Director: Kay Cannon
🎭 Based on
«Cinderella»
Trailers
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Teaser
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Description
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.
Worldwide:
$42,494
Starring
Camila Cabello
Actor
Billy Porter
Actor
Nicholas Galitzine
Actor
Awards
1 win & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
This reimagining of Cinderella draws polarized reactions, with some viewers praising its bold, modern take on female agency and upbeat musical numbers, while others criticize its uneven character development and clash between classic fairy-tale tropes and contemporary themes. While production design and song choices provide entertainment for some, critics generally find the narrative inconsistent and the departure from traditional storytelling jarring.
| Acting | Billy Porter's performance as the Fabulous Godmother provides a vibrant, standout highlight, even among those who dislike other aspects of the film. | |
| Production | The film features visually striking, detailed costume design that adds a modern, colorful flair to the production. | |
| Screenplay | The reimagined screenplay, which focuses on female ambition and agency, is viewed by some as an empowering update and by others as a shallow abandonment of the core moral conflict. | |
| Score | Opinions on the musical score are divided: some appreciate the nostalgic pop-heavy jukebox approach, while others find the songs bland, lazy, or poorly integrated into the narrative. | |
| Acting | Casting choices, including Camila Cabello and the broader ensemble, are a major point of contention, with some finding the chemistry lacking and the performances forced, while others defend the modern approach. | |
| Adaptation | The narrative's fidelity to the source material is highly polarizing, as the choice to modernize the setting and character motivations alienates traditionalists while appealing to viewers seeking a deconstructed take. |