Review of Cinderella (2015) by Joseph S — 01 Jan 2018
This live-action remake of the animated tale is, surprisingly, better than its counterpart mostly because it fixes the problem the cartoon had. The pacing is better with no slow first half that has no real effect on the plot.
Sorry kids, no talking mice. Just one brief Tom and Jerry moment but that's it. Cate Blanchett gives the evil stepmother more depth than the toon one who was just "I'm a smug, abusive, evil lady", Lily James' performance is great and hell yeah, Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother! Give her her own movie, man.
But the best thing about this movie is the Prince. He was a plot device back in 1950 who barely appeared. Here, he actually has a personality, screen time and a name allowing for better romantic chemistry between Cinderella and the Prince.
Cinderella is likely the second-best of the Disney live-action remakes behind Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book.
This review of Cinderella (2015) was written by Joseph S on 01 January 2018.
Cinderella has generally received positive reviews.
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