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Descendants: The Rise of Red
2024 92 min United States of America G 6+
★5.7
Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Director: Jennifer Phang
🎭 Based on
«Cinderella»
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Description
After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path.
Starring
Kylie Cantrall
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Malia Baker
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Dara Reneé
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Awards
2 wins & 11 nominations total
Key opinion
Descendants: The Rise of Red serves as a revitalizing entry in the franchise, successfully integrating new cast members while maintaining the series' signature musical spirit. Despite the absence of original leads, the film is viewed as a surprisingly strong continuation that balances a new direction with meaningful tributes.
| Acting | Rita Ora provides a standout, commanding performance as the Queen of Hearts, injecting necessary intensity into the film. | |
| Emotion | The film effectively honors the legacy of Cameron Boyce, providing a powerful and emotional tribute that anchors the narrative. | |
| Acting | Kylie Cantrall and the expanded ensemble cast seamlessly transition into the franchise, proving that the series can flourish without its original lead actors. | |
| Production | The musical numbers and choreography successfully sustain the energetic, colorful aesthetic expected of the franchise. | |
| Screenplay | The story divides audiences: some appreciate the simplified, refreshing plot, while others feel the lack of major twists diminishes the narrative stakes. |