Rating of
2.5/4
A Proper Disney Remake
Unknown - wrote on 04/04/15
Disney is on the path to adapt most of their animated classics into live action form. The first two attempts, to me, were abysmal. They were re-imagined versions, showcasing the beloved characters in new altered stories. Those stories were terrible. Thankfully, this new 'Cinderella' does the opposite. It's a faithful retelling of it's animated counterpart. The story/plot stay the same, while many minor changes/additions are thrown in. These tweaks flesh out the characters, making them more relatable and endearing. I was surprised by the adult manner in which the relationships were handled. The actors are well cast. Lily James is perfect as Cinderella. The set design and costumes are gorgeous. CG is used much more sparingly. It feels mostly authentic. It's everything a grand fairy tale of this type should be. A retread? Yeah, sort of. But it's the best possible one we could've got.
