Cinderella live-action movie

[Haruna]

Okay, so I saw the live-action Cinderella movie tonight (I know, I'm quite late to the party!) because my sister wanted to, and I don't know what's wrong with me; I was expecting to find it saccharine-sweet and shallow, but I actually really enjoyed it. My favorite take on the story will probably always be Ever After (oh, and the book Ella Enchanted), but this movie surprised me in a good way. Cinderella's mother tells her (you've probably seen the trailers) "Have courage, and be kind." It sounds a little kitschy, but, really, if you think about it, it's profound. You watch poor Cinderella grow up and bravely be kind, and it's just . . . cool. What did you guys think of the movie? Is this just temporary madness?

[nemubones]

No, I thought the same thing going into see this movie. Ever After will always be my all time favorite Cinderella adaptation with Slipper and the Rose after it. This adaptation wasn't all the sugary sweet of the trailer or original if nothing it was pure utter eye candy with a simple, elegant story line. I did find it beautiful that Cinderella carried those words her mother spoke to her as she aged and stuck by them like a mantra to keep her going. Cate Blanchett played a good stepmother I thought but  paled to Angelica Huston's stepmother in evilness but this is a Disney movie after all.

[Beldarna]

I liked it a lot. I didn't think I would but I was impressed.

[Ponyfan]

I saw it in March and thought it was really good.   I'm usually not interested in the live action remakes that Disney does based on their animated classics, but Cinderella was good. There were even some twists that surprised me. 


Ponyfan

[kaoskat]

I'm looking forward to seeing it but I like that sort of thing anyway.

[Princess Lala]

I saw it the day before it came out in theaters because of a 7pm prerelease! <3 I LOVED it!!! Them feels....i cannot wait for this to come out on bluray!

[melodys_angel]

haven't seen it yet.

Glad you enjoyed it^^

[Haruna]

Yeah, I'm glad you guys liked it, too! I'm not crazy, lol! The trailer was kind of . . . something . . . that threw me off, so I thought I wouldn't like it. But I was pleasantly surprised. I liked how in the beginning of the movie they let us see Cinderella's happy life with her family; that was cool. And I love 19th century novels and everyone talked as if they were in one. And the costumes were beautiful. I agree, Cate Blanchett was awesome! The cast was awesome all around. The only casting decision I'd argue with is the lizards as footmen, lol, since I thought they were pretty terrifying!

I've been listening to the music from the trailer, too. Very pretty stuff.

[ladybastilla]

I haven't seen it yet, but I'm sure I'll grab it when it releases on DVD. I'm looking forward to seeing it, but like others have said, I doubt it can hold a candle to Ever After. (Which is one of my favorite movies ever.) Still, I love seeing how various adaptations and retellings of fairy tales can bring forth potentially fresh takes on classic stories, so whether it becomes my favorite version or not I'm sure it'll be great way to spend a couple hours.

[Princess Lala]

Just wanted to add I have FINALLY made my decision to cosplay as for the masquerade ball (its anime, Disney, and steam-punk themed) and im thinking of cosplaying as Ella  I have the shoes from the DS (they are even a size 4 as i have microscopic feet!) and I have a gold butterfly masquerade mask so all I need is the dress! I already have blonde-brown hair so Im not sure If i would really need the wig.....

But I really really loved this movie! When she transformed into her blue gown I actually ctied in the theater it was SO beautiful. I even saved my ticket and framed it with my other favorite movie tickets! ^ͺ^

[mlp4me]

I haven't given in to seeing it yet. Aside from the Pirates movies I haven't been too much into the live action re-makes of the animated tales. Maybe I'll check it out once it's available at the local library...

[stopxmotion]

I wasn't too impressed. I might have to check out Ever After that you all keep mentioning though.

[Haruna]

Oh, and I also liked the "Frozen Fever" short in the beginning. The snowgies were so cute. The song was a little weird, but it was fun overall.

[Ponyfan]

I thought Frozen Fever was good also. It took me a while to understand why Elsa's voice sounded a little off when she sings but then I realized it's because she

Spoiler

has a cold so that's why her voice sounds different than in the movie.

 


I'm waiting for Disney to announce the DVD release date for Cinderella.

Ponyfan

[Majesty]

I still haven't seen it.  The last one I saw was home early in the month.  I want to see it but I fear it's probably close to leaving theaters now.