Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Camila CabelloCinderella
- Nicholas GalitzinePrince Robert
- Idina MenzelVivian
- Billy PorterFabulous Godmother
- Pierce BrosnanKing Rowan
- Minnie DriverQueen Beatrice
- Maddie BaillioMalvolia
- Charlotte SpencerNarissa
- Tallulah GreivePrincess Gwen
- James AcasterJohn
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Sun-Times
The popular singer-songwriter Camila Cabello makes her acting debut as the titular character, and she’s a revelation, as the camera loves her and she displays not only the expected vocal chops but a real knack for comedy, as this version of Cinderella is particularly charming when she’s floundering about and getting into embarrassing situations of her own making. - 67
IndieWire
Cannon’s take on Cinderella looks to be this year’s “Greatest Showman,” where the flaws in the narrative are nothing in comparison to the vibrancy and energy on display with each and every musical number, worth dancing for, maybe even in a pair of glass slippers. - 67
The A.V. Club
While this version of Cinderella likely won’t top anyone’s list of all-time best adaptations, it’s a winking, glittering family comedy that’s cohesive in tone and confident in what it wants to be. And mostly it just wants to be flashy, toe-tapping karaoke. - 60
The Guardian
Writer-director Kay Cannon’s new Cinderella isn’t bad, and Camila Cabello makes a rather personable lead, carrying off some of the movie’s generous helping of funny lines. - 55
TheWrap
Cinderella has far less substance than [Cannon’s] other features, ultimately making this a one-time, forgettable watch. - 50
Screen Daily
When the film thoughtfully dissects the fable’s patriarchal attitude, this Cinderella can be touching and light on its feet. But too often, whether because of the subpar songs or the hit-or-miss comedy, Cannon’s rethink struggles to consistently dazzle — it’s a glass slipper that doesn’t quite fit. - 50
Variety
For all the innovative, intelligent decisions made, there are an overwhelming number of frustrating creative choices. The movie’s pacing is inconsistent, especially when it comes to character development, which can feel at once underdeveloped and overstuffed. - 40
The Hollywood Reporter
The classic fairy tale and its straightforward but powerful lessons in self-confidence, perseverance and the power of imagination provide an alluring foundation for ambitious and visually stunning storytelling. It’s sad that, watching this version, you wouldn’t be able to tell.
