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Positive Reviews
176
Negative reviews
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Average Rating
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3.0
Its easy to get swept up in the prettiness of it all, and hard to give a damn whether it might end one minute or the next.
Av Club
2.0
The fizzy cocktail combination of Blanchetts cartoonish hauteur and Branaghs visual razzle dazzle and confectionary sets manages to take a tale as whe ..
EW
3.8
Branagh and company are probably making this version not just for us jaded adults but for a generation of children who perhaps never had a chance to s ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Parent of a 11 and 12 year old, written by Pamela E. age 13+ Engaging strategy game with mature themes My son and his friends enjoy the challenge of s ..
Common Sense Media
4.5
Though this lavish, live action Cinderella could never replace Disneys animated classic, its no ugly stepsister, either.
Variety
4.5
By believing in the storys timeless beauty, and infusing it with enough visual splendor and empowering ideology to delight modern audiences, Kenneth B ..
We Got This Covered
3.0
Its all very sweet and harmless, though you cant help wishing that Cinders got her happy ending for more than being kind to her digital mice and weath ..
Time Out
3.0
Its good natured and silly, with nice support from Rob Brydon, Nonso Anozie, Derek Jacobi and Katie West.
The Guardian
3.0
While it might have been nice to see the new model Cinderella follow Frozens progressive, quasi feminist lead, the films naff, preserved in amber roma ..
The Guardian
2.5
The filmmakers cut the film to emphasize the storys familiar plot points, rather than highlight any instances of personal visual artistry.
2.5
For all its gossamer, gauze, filigree and refinement, Cinderella drags when it should skip as lightly as its title character when shes late getting ho ..
4.5
Provides a little geopolitical context for the storys fantasy kingdom, without forfeiting the magic both supernatural and romantic that has made Cinde ..
Screen Daily
4.5
Anyone nostalgic for childhood dreams of transformation will find something to enjoy in an uplifting movie that invests warm sentiment in universal th ..
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Mr. Branaghs ascension into big budget studio directing largely remains a mystery, and theres little in Cinderella beyond its faces and gowns that cap ..
The New York Times
4.2
Branagh knows how to sweep us up in the ecstatic thrall of the familiar without breaking from fantasy or making his central messages about bravery, co ..
Paste Magazine
4.0
Cinderella doesnt tear down and rebuild the classic giving us something fresh, innovative, and unrecognizable. Kenneth Branagh does a tremendous job o ..
IGN
3.0
Very little is out of place in Branaghs do over, but thats almost a problem: theres a feeling, throughout, of going perfectly through the motions.
Telegraph
4.5
As pure of heart as its heroine, Cinderella floats across the screen like a gossamer confection, full of elegant beauty and quiet grace.
2.5
The movie grinds down ... in plot details that fatten the narrative while deflating the spirit.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
Lily James shines as Cinderella. plays Ella with the right balance of sweetness and sincerity. Its a genuine and charming performance; she carries the ..
The Young Folks
3.0
A retrograde fantasy with the depth of a dressing up box, but its spirited, genuinely funny and played to the hilt by an excellent cast.
3.0
A gorgeous re imagining, bringing to life the specific beauty and charm of the fairy tale. But its also rather hollow, doing little to add its own spi ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
Disneys live action retelling of its cornerstone princess tale is an often sparkling movie that never disrespects the kid audience even as it wins ove ..
Ny Daily News
3.0
Cinderella plays it overly safe in transitioning from cartoon to live action but is sure to entertain Disneys go to juice box crowd.
Screen Rant
4.4
In being faithful to the traditional tale interpreted by Disney in their animated 1950 classic, this Cinderella is crisp escapist enjoyment.
The Globe And Mail
3.8
Directed by Kenneth Branagh with a sprinkling of stardust, dashes of good humor, and a respect for the corniest kinds of romance, Cinderella is a winn ..
Philly
4.0
Lily James as Cinderella and Richard Madden as the Prince deliver fresh performances with a pleasant chemistry.
4.0
A magical, emotionally affecting screen version of this classic fairy tale.
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A visually attractive but curiously flat retelling of the old chestnut.
One Guys Opinion
4.5
This is a straight, no chaser fairy story, a picture to be downed with pleasure. It worries little about sending the wrong message and instead trusts ..
Village Voice
2.5
The simpering step sisters (Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger) barely register.
Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
Cinderella is a wonderfully realized family feature that retains the strengths of its source material while at the same time updating it for todays au ..
ReelViews
3.0
Branagh has cracked the Disney do over code with Cinderella, hopefully gluing the creative dials in place for all future productions.
Blu Ray
3.0
Branagh and company whip up a handsome slice of old fashioned family entertainment.
Tv Guide
4.5
The visual design is exquisite, coming remarkably close to replicating the original movies Technicolor splendor.
Chicago Reader
3.8
Its goal is simply to tell this story without much embellishment or distraction but, more importantly, to tell it with plenty of care and admiration.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
While the heroines disinclination to stand up for herself doesnt relay the most feminist agenda, the maternal advice she lives by, to have courage and ..
3.8
Cinderella enthralls with its ravishing style and timeless message of resilience, decency and kindness triumphing over evil.
Usa Today
4.0
Darlings, just breathless with the news: Kenneth Branaghs Cinderella is a sumptuous, candy coloured rush of romance, with added thespian backbone from ..
The Times
3.0
The actors in the film all give strong performances. This film is gorgeously staged with wonderful costumes, sets and production design. Scenic locati ..
Lariat
4.0
Uplifting and full of that hard to capture sparkling sense of wonder, this is an enthralling addition to the trustworthy Disney brand of memorable, ma ..
Radio Times
4.5
All concerned here really believed in this project and put a lot of love in it. (Full Content Review for Parents also available)
Screen It
4.0
Chris Weitzs screenplay updates the old Charles Perrault yarn in a fresh and witty way. The performances are very lively too.
Independent
3.8
Cate Blanchett is perfectly marvelous. Nothing steals a scene from her, except Sandy Powells costumes and Dante Ferrettis production design, which are ..
Rolling Stone
2.0
The audience already primed for more happily ever after will be more than satisfied with the results. Everyone else will wonder what the studio was/is ..
Pop Matters
4.5
If you can get past the giant pumpkin in the ballroom really, why bother to remake Cinderella in 2015 if you have no new spin on the material theres a ..
The Wrap
5.0
Cinderella isnt just a re enactment of the original film but an enrichment. For Disney fans, it could be another treasure worth cherishing.
News Day
3.0
Some of the supporting players, most resplendently Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother and Derek Jacobi as the ailing king, are very fine. The fil ..
Cs Monitor
2.5
This Cinderella is all dressed up with nowhere very interesting to go.
New York Post
3.0
The special effects, especially the transformation of a pumpkin into the golden carriage, are uniformly impressive.
Hindustan Times
1.5
Disneys live action version of the familiar fairytale boasts a glittery cast, but the overwhelming production design eats its own scenery.
Film Journal International ..
4.5
The little girls who fill theater seats in their princess dresses will still have a great time.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
This is a sweet movie, a happy movie. Theres no other way to put it, really. And if that sounds like it may register too low on the hipster meter to m ..
Az Central
3.0
Kenneth Branaghs lavish live action telling of the folktale made familiar to many by Disneys 1950 animated feature film is a faithful take that derive ..
Smh
3.0
It looks terrific. Its also faithful to a fault and thats exactly the problem, since it makes it on the dull, unadventurous side.
Mountain X
4.5
Young children are guaranteed to love this, even though its rated PG for no reason (fine, mild thematic elements).
Npr
1.5
If youre desperate for a straight up, unironic live action remake of a 65 year old cartoon though Im not sure who is here ya go.
3.8
Director Kenneth Branaghs lavish and live action version of Disneys 1950 animation Cinderella delivers a colourful take that blends old fashioned Mous ..
Toronto Star
4.5
Production values are outstanding, the actors give very watchable performances, and the glorious royal ball sequence simply takes your breath away.
Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
takes the all too familiar beats of the story and plumbs them for deeper levels of feeling and physicality, merging the sensual and the chaste in a wa ..
Q Network
4.0
If the film belongs to anyone, however, it is Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother, looking as though she could lacerate someone with her cheekbone ..
Daily Mail
4.5
manages to de toxify Disneys flagship fairy tale without overcorrecting away its prettiness, sincerity, or charm.
Slate
4.0
The result is a pleasant surprise, and just goes to show: if it aint broke, dont fix it.
Flim List
3.5
This glass slipper may look a bit cold and univiting because its so familiar, but it is also as the Fairy Godmother points out surprisingly comfortabl ..
Eye For Film
1.5
There are many highlights, but none more memorable than when the clock strikes midnight ...Its a bumpy ride for the radiant Ella (Lily James) ...as th ..
4.0
Elegant, enchanting re imagining of the romantic folk tale for the 21st century...
Susang Ranger
3.8
I could choke on it all, like a 24 hour binge of buttercream cake frosting. But lets be honest. There is no denying the fact that this is the best Cin ..
Observer
4.5
What crowns the movie, flourishing the fullness of its purpose, is color.
New Yorker
4.5
Nearly a century after that black and white cartoon short, and 65 years after a classic animated feature that missed the mark, Disney finally got Cind ..
Time
1.5
Packed with contemporary songs set to racy music solos, duets, choruses, ensembles and dance sequences, the narrative seamlessly unravels like a dream ..
The New Indian Express
5.0
This is the film of a full blown romantic who believes in true love, happy endings and the importance of an absolutely fabulous wardrobe.
Express
3.0
For better or worse, Branagh has redefined the template for what Disneys princess franchise will look like going forward.
The Film Stage
3.8
Its pleasing to come away from a movie such as Cinderella having felt something for, and with, the archetypes on the screen.
Chicago Tribune
3.8
Cinderella has been made with enough skill and sincerity to disarm all but the most jaded viewers. Its a happy ending for everyone Disneys accountants ..
Boston Globe
4.5
Its almost too easy to make a parody of Cinderella. Whats tough is to do is create a film this earnest and this lovely everything from the performance ..
Uproxx
4.0
In its lack of experiment, this latest Cinderella does feel positively experimental.
The Irish Times
2.0
Cinderella does not try to be transgressive, or even progressive, and unashamedly sells itself as the old fashioned wish fulfillment little girl fanta ..
Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Its a lavish, handsomely staged production, but its also dramatically inert, a pretty diorama led by a pair of good looking but forgettable TV actors.
Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
The new film... is nothing if not a tribute to old fashioned virtues, of care and craft and modesty, of simple stories well told.
The Atlantic
4.0
A remarkably faithful, full hearted live action rendition of Cinderella, well cast and sumptuously staged, picking its way carefully between Walt Disn ..
Standard
3.0
Branaghs well steeped history of producing, directing, and acting in film versions of Shakespeares plays echoes in the context of a much beloved, (for ..
Coles Mithey
3.0
Cinderella feels real enough to be sincerely touching at the same time its visually inventive enough to be magical. Weve all seen this story, true; bu ..
Detroit News
3.3
Young girls and adult Disney fans should really enjoy Cinderella, but if simply watching the original cartoon doesnt sound appealing to you, then this ..
3.1
A lavish, classy affair...But while long on beauty, Branaghs film falls short on whimsy... the films most affecting emotional moments...stand apart fr ..
Groucho Reviews
2.0
Sitting in theater its hard not to get swept up in Branaghs old fashioned cinematic magic.
Hit Fix
4.5
What it lacks in modern quirkiness compared to The Princess Bride, Cinderella makes up for with a timelessness and a sincere embrace of its concept an ..
Forbes
3.5
Walt Disneys Cinderella is the best film yet in their turn our animated classics into live action blockbusters sub genre.
Forbes
3.8
After all the other films that seem to be aimed at them and really arent, little children and the people who love them could really use a slice of sim ..
Nj
3.5
Special effects, Cate Blanchett make a familiar tale entertaining
Movie Habit
2.0
A good story can cover up all manner of sins. But that ball gown is indicative of the films whole approach covering a thin, needlessly bloated story w ..
Vox
3.0
Such is the affable tone and vivacious, good natured spirit of this charming piece of cinema, that you are able to look past any flaws, and enjoy this ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
Gone are the active, spunky heroines of recent Disney efforts, and in their place is a bland, pre modern one.
Oregon Live
2.0
No matter how cynical you might be hardened by the current climate of remakes, reboots and incessant sequels its impossible to avoid getting caught up ..
Film School Rejects
2.5
This fantasy romance for adolescents doesnt mix well with director Kenneth Branaghs Shakespearean minded aesthetic, which insists upon heavier themes ..
3.0
Its tough to overlook the fact that theres something depressingly antiquated about Branaghs dazzling fairytale and its regressive sexual politics
Cine Vue
3.0
The story is as enchanting as ever, the handsome cast doesnt miss a beat, while the costumes and set design are wonders to behold. But the movies shee ..
Mirror
4.0
Witty, richly drawn and unashamedly old school, this is a smart adaptation that understands the enduring appeal of its source material, and doesnt fee ..
Digital Spy
4.0
There are times, particularly when the bland Madden is on screen, that the wholesomeness gets a bit much. But kids will likely have a ball.
Games Radar
5.0
Branagh takes the reigns as director, but the aforementioned technical film professionals chosen for Cinderella represent some of the best artists wor ..
You Tube
2.0
After dehydrating the pulpy fun from a Marvel superhero and Tom Clancy spies, you can imagine how Branagh mishandles Cinderella, reverent and corny wh ..
Tamp A Bay
4.0
Kenneth Branaghs live action adaptation of Cinderella is a delightful rendition, if surprisingly traditional, that honours the classic fairy tale with ..
Nz Herald
3.8
They aim for the heart, not the head. Darned if they dont pull it off.
Kansas City
5.0
Delivers EXACTLY what it promises. Perfectly. Beautifully. Magically.
Flicks
1.3
Really, really made me mad. Like, seething. Like, I want this entire review to be: WHAT IS THE POINT WHAT IS THE POINT WHAT IS THE POINT WHAT IS THE P ..
Red Eye Chicago
4.0
This movie is proof that sometimes the best way to play it is straight.
Stl Today
1.9
Cinderella is so scrubbed of personality, its not even worth calling a mess.
Stl Today
3.0
Branagh has modernized the spirit of Cinderella, while staying true to its roots with a lovely French countryside meets mini Versailles setting, lush ..
Cleve Land
4.0
Most recent Disney movies look suspiciously at traditional fables and their values. This Cinderella wants viewers to believe in them with every fiber ..
Screen Crush
4.0
The thing that makes this Disney live action remake so wonderful is the same thing that might put off some audience members: its a pure fairy tale...
Contact Music
1.5
It might be easy to deride Disney for once again playing the Cinderella card, especially so soon after the meta musical Into the Woods. But lets be th ..
Ar Kansas Online
2.0
But isnt even that pious ideal shallow on its face It hardly matters what the context is, any story in which the romanticized lovers meet only twice f ..
Film Racket
3.8
... tweaks the more objectionable details of conventional fairy tales while still retaining their traditionalist structure. Its a nice compromise.
Larsen On Film
3.1
Kenneth Branagh and the filmmakers tried to make the story feel new again, and for the most part they succeeded. But oddly, the movies best moments ar ..
Christianity Today
1.5
Those without a sweet tooth might be turned off by this saccharine ish movie, but I was won over, seduced by its warmth and easy good looks, its quain ..
Vanity Fair
4.0
The gags are delivered to rapid fire, so youre only half way through groaning at one before the next has made you smile.
The Sun
4.5
Disneys new live action version is for the most part beguilingly good, even though its no replacement for the studios 1950 animated classic.
Wsj
2.5
The studio has managed to do the impossible, and portray a version of the classic fairy tale heroine whos even more of an insipid doormat that the one ..
Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
This Cinderella wont make anyone forget the 1950 classic... But it works as a frothy, fun retelling, entertaining on its own merits.
Sltrib
4.4
It doesnt happen often, but when it does its an amazing experience.
3.0
Above all else, the best reason I can give to see this film is Cate Blanchett. Shes incredibly good as the evil stepmother.
The Film Pie
2.5
This new Cinderella tells more or less the same tale with little variation in terms of story (fair enough), tone (problematic), or characterization (v ..
The Dissolve
4.0
Beautifully directed by Kenneth Branagh, every fame sparkles with an opulent vibrancy that perfectly captures the faerie tale element.
Movie Web
3.0
The film feels neither dated nor updated. Rather, it treads, with a light and careful step, the difficult middle path of timelessness.
Sandiego Reader
2.5
The story doesnt work nearly as well in live action, losing the buffer zone of disbelief inherent in Disneys classic animated version.
Cinemix Tape
4.0
When gown (James) meets jodhpurs (Madden) in the pivotal ballroom scene, the chemistry is palpable. In a scene that could have been a large bowl of Ed ..
Straits Times
5.0
Enchanting and beautifully filmed. Disneys live action translation of their 1950 animated classic is the perfect family movie. A great cast includes t ..
Dead Line
3.0
There are handsome palaces and forests and computer animated renderings of squeaking mice and geese turning into Cinderellas party entourage. But the ..
Metro New York
4.5
Without resorting to post Wicked good girl/bad girl reversals in the manner of Maleficent and (dare I say it) Frozen, Branagh and Weitz see the fairy ..
Film Comment
3.0
Cinderella is charmingly enjoyable fairy tale fun with actually likeable romantic leads.
One Room With A View
0.5
Its such a rote recitation of a story weve heard a thousand times that its hard to imagine why on earth theyre telling it to us again.
Flavor Wire
4.3
Faithful to the story and tone of the original, but goosed with just enough character development that it doesnt feel socially backward. If anything, ..
Crave Online
3.0
With enough respect to eschew the easy option of modernising it with a hip and radical make over, its kind enough to the characters to get round the p ..
Scots Man
1.5
Cinderella is a story that really demands nuance in 2015, and that feature is sadly lacking in this adaptation.
Polygon
3.0
With beautiful visuals and a sense of fun, director Kenneth Branagh has crafted a fetching, playful delight.
No La
1.5
Its hard to see this new Cinders as anything more than a brand based cash grab when its sole function is to succeed (and perhaps replace) a movie that ..
The Ooh Tray
3.8
...there is no harm in getting yourself momentarily overjoyed and swept away by all the magic.
Movie Mezzanine
4.5
It doesnt stray far from familiar territory but manages to be a refreshing piece of cinema.
Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
Such a gallant anachronism...that it offers, without ever raising its voice, a ringing cross examination of our whole era of dark, gritty fairy tale r ..
Decent Films
4.5
Disneys update is really just a live action reimagining of their 1950 animated classic, and its targeted squarely at little girls. And at that, it suc ..
Lainey Gossip
3.8
Cinderella and her Prince get a bit lost in all the flounces and flouncing, but they dont seem to mind you, and legions of tiara clad little girls, qu ..
Seattle Times
4.4
Filmgoers need another fairy tale flick about as much as they need another Pirates of the Caribbean sequel (oops, too late), yet Cinderella swiftly ca ..
Clclt
2.0
The familiar story has been put in the hands of director Kenneth Branagh and has been transformed into a magical piece of filmmaking.
Fresh Fiction
3.5
Steeped in a dazzling array of confectionary colors and sparkling magical whimsy that compares beautifully to the 1950 animated classic, Cinderella ma ..
3.0
While its as unchallenging as comfort food, this Cinderella is almost as hard to hate.
Seven Day Svt
2.0
It doesnt even want anyone raising their voice high enough to cause a crack.
The Indian Express
3.0
I suppose I just wasnt wowed by it. Cinderella was exactly what I expected, which means it lived up to my expectations.
Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
Theres precious little to carp about in the new release, unless you choose to take exception to the fact that theres precious little to carp about.
National Post
4.0
For the adult viewer, one of the joys of the film is the presence of Cate Blanchett, gloriously gowned, evoking the great female movie stars of the pa ..
The Australian
1.5
The weak plot and one dimensional characters lead to a rather unsatisfactory narrative.
News18
4.0
Cinderella is a balmy but beautiful take on both the 1950 cartoon and the original Charles Perrault fairy tale.
The National
4.0
A wall to wall delight peppered with gags for adults, Spongebob 2 absolutely holds up to a second viewing.
Tiny Url
3.0
True to the spirit of the classic story but fresh and filled with heart and magic.
Movie Mom
3.5
The 1950 Disney flick is 74 minutes. This one is 112. Does it need the extra 38 minutes No. But its a great story and a beautiful movie so the padding ..
Tri City Herald
4.5
Cinderella is nice and serviceable, with a refreshing lack of twists on its universally recognisable story.
Trespass Mag
4.0
Gorgeous, elegant and wondrous, the new live action Cinderella is a jewel in Disneys treasure trove.
Toronto Sun
4.0
The film is, at its core, a familiar morality tale about the evils of oppression and the virtues of courage and kindness.
Daily Film Fix
4.5
A new classic. A timeless treasure. A pantheon of visual delights plus the delights of romance, the passion and expression of love, and the magic of t ..
3.8
It sticks to the tried and true so much so that surprises are few but under the watchful eye of the quality team assembled, this Cinderella does the s ..
Columbus Alive
3.8
The story is retrograde malarkey, but Branagh infuses it with majesty and delivers a spectacle with flourish.
Sf Examiner
1.5
Im all for confection, but this movie takes that too far. Cinderella and the prince look like they belong on a wedding cake.
Grant Land
3.5
Cinderella practices what it preaches by having courage, being kind, and exceeding all expectations.
Blog Bullz Eye
4.5
Its a film that would surely change opinions, at least thats what the trailer makes us feel.
Koimoi
3.8
This telling of Cinderella adheres strictly to that book. And yet its a lavish delight sure to enchant audiences of all ages well past midnight.
Us Magazine
1.5
Even allowing that Blanchett wrings a wee bit of actual pathos from the added backstory of her characters bitterness, these performances, like the CG ..
Sf Weekly
4.5
A charming and wonderfully enchanting film. Director Kenneth Branagh proves that hes more than up to the task of bringing this delightful story to the ..
Johnhanlon Reviews
1.5
After transforming her into a ball gown, Fab G tells Ella, Yass, future queen, yass, in a clip thats already been roundly mocked online.
Vulture
4.5
Based on the classic fairy tale, but borrowing heavily from the 1950 film, Cinderella is enchanting, a wonderful and stylish film with a charming lead ..
Dark Horizons
1.5
If it werent for the imaginative and eye catching costumes by three time Oscar winner Sandy Powell, Cinderella could be mistaken for a typical Disney ..
Toledo Blade
1.5
There is a lot of dying early on and also quite a lot later on, when you will feel you are dying, of boredom, of ennui and, possibly, the full weight ..
Spectator
5.0
The film dares you not to like it with its sumptuous craftsmanship, fine actors and heart felt sentiments.
Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
Turn back the clock on filmmaking and get ready to be charmed by Cinderella. Director Kenneth Branagh has outdone himself with this outstanding live a ..
Movie Chambers
4.5
Its a flawless production, filled with solid acting, fabulous costumes, music that captures the grandeur of the story, and a perfectly matched royal c ..
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
A classic and beautiful movie that feels like old fashioned Disney. Theres an emphasis on the storytelling and fantasy, on good and evil all supported ..
Richard Crouse
3.0
Yet theres a vulnerability she exudes that doesnt make us hate her so much as pity her.
Mac Guff
3.8
The story of the abused but honest poor girl who wins the heart of a prince couldnt have landed in better hands.
Miami
3.0
Slightly eerie in its dead eyed coldness, but you get used to it.
Little White Lies
3.8
This fairy tale adaptation is as close as you can get to a dream come true.
Ut Sandiego
2.5
My friend says there are two kinds of people in the world: Those who cant wait for another Mamma Mia movie and those who can.
Saportare Port
3.8
Sweeping, intimate and whimsical, Cinderella does the Disney brand proud with a faithful yet expansive retelling that never misplaces its heart in exc ..
The Film File
4.5
A lush, opulent, romantic fantasy that still believes in love at first sight. Its just that the dress has a lot but not everything to do with it.
L.A. Biz
4.5
Heres how magic happens: you take the familiar and transform it into something extraordinary.
Bad Ass Digest
2.0
This Cinderella isnt flashy and doesnt forge a new path, but it does have adorable mice to cheer for and a villain to hiss.
Showbiz Junkies
3.3
To my surprise, Cinderella is actually...OK. It didnt blow my mind and its still somewhat pointless, but it was OK.
Alternative Lens
3.5
Sir Kenneth Branaghs adaptation of Cinderella may not add anything new to the beloved tale, but with an excellent cast and an elegant sense of style, ..
The Blus Pot
2.5
Tackling the fairytale in such a direct manner could have been Branaghs undoing. Instead, he presents the tale with such joy and passion that it becom ..
Fres Nobee
3.8
Cinderella is a gorgeous production that is true to its fairy tale and animated roots, yet adds enough intrigue and situations to charm adults as well ..
Reel Bob
4.5
Yes, its enchanting, but this beautiful version is also something very much more.
The Movie Minute
3.0
A very tame live action retelling of a story everybody already knows.
Daily Telegraph
1.5
Turgid, overly long, and desperate for a reason to exist beyond the boffo box office numbers.
Memphis Flyer
3.0
Retaining much of the classic story elements allows the viewer to focus on the intricate details in the set design, costumes and art direction.
The Monitor
4.5
Like everything in this lovely, straightforward film, their transformation was exactly what you expect from this familiar tale, only more beautiful an ..
Lagniappe Mobile
3.5
This Cinderella is as sweet and sumptuous as the richest cake, and just about as nutritious...Just savor the sugar rush while you can and have a bit o ..
Fanboys of the Universe
4.5
For a movie that has no reason to exist beyond maximizing Disneys back catalogue, Kenneth Branaghs live action Cinderella is an entirely enjoyable pie ..
Nyc Film Critic
4.5
Hollywood filmmakers are no slouches these days when it comes to subverting or sending up fairy tale conventions. But Kenneth Branagh does something m ..
Movie Talk
2.0
Why does Cinderella seem extra ordinary instead of extraordinary Perhaps its because were so familiar with the story that this by the book, new versio ..
My States Man
4.0
Every second I was amazed at the beautiful scenery, costume designs and the magic that was captured.
Jo Reviews
2.0
Kenneth Branaghs Cinderella does something extraordinarily rare among fairy tale adaptations: It leaves out nothing we want and adds nothing we dont.
Charlotte Observer
3.0
Disneys Cinderella has been magically transformed into as sumptuous a live action re imagining of its 1950 animated classic as any princess could drea ..
Dallas News
4.4
...its full of magic, it lacks cynicism, and its hiptotizingly beautiful and ingenious.
Cinencuentro
3.8
Although we all know where this is leading, right down to those glass slippers, its a testament to Branaghs storytelling skills that he manages to mak ..
News Ok
4.5
In Cinderella, Branagh has created a beautiful, funny and poignant retelling of a classic tale taking us down a thoroughly enjoyable path of nostalgia ..
Times of Malta
4.5
The suggestion that bravery and kindness are intertwined irrevocably, that one must have courage to be kind, is completely bound to the narrative.
Tor.com
3.5
Adult viewers enjoyment of the film depends on the expectations they bring to the table, but young ones will find true joy falling in love with the so ..
3.8
What the story lacks in innovation, the film makes up for in sheer loveliness, performed by a thoroughly engaging cast.
Good Times
4.0
Its a expansive, expensive faux period romance with all of the resources and craftsmanship of the great British costume dramas ... but, you know, for ..
Movies About
4.0
Branagh makes this familiar tale feel so fresh, even though you know exactly where its going, staging it with the full scale splendor of a period dram ..
Neils Entertainment Picks
3.0
If the young girl who sat in front of me is to speak for children everywhere, they are going to adore this film.
Chris Stuck Mann
4.0
The real magic here lies in the direction. Kenneth Branagh has proven once again that he is as brilliant behind the camera as he is in front of it.
Ladue News
3.8
The colors good lord. Theyre like nothing you could experience in the real world. Cinderellas behemoth of a ball gown alone is 50 shades of blue.
Christy Lemire
3.8
Its old fashioned in the right ways, just like Lily James is Cinderella in all of the right ways.
Dcw50
2.5
Even with its attractive leads, Lily James and Richard Madden, grand fairy tale settings and, when it counts, affecting moments, this live action Cind ..
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
4.5
We shall have this good, slightly bland Cinderella. Sometimes thats more than enough.
Signature Reads
3.0
Sumptuously appointed and elegantly well acted, looks and feels magical and should delight even the most skeptical cynic.
Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.0
This is an enchantment with the occasional touch of nostalgia just the way it should be.
Screen Wize
3.0
If youre looking for a tried and true telling filled with elaborate settings and beautiful ball gowns, this glass slipper is the right fit. However, i ..
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
1.3
Most fairy tales on film contain either enough wit or verve or spectacle to engage an entire audience, but there is nothing here to engage the adult v ..
Hono Lulu Pulse
3.5
With all (the recent) twisting and sculpting of classic stories, its refreshing to watch ... Cinderella because it remains largely faithful.
ABC Radio (Australia)
4.5
The sumptuously stunning visuals with a fine cast, all enhance this classic fairy tale.
Showbiz 411
2.5
Even with Blanchett playing her, the stepmother remains the same uncomplicated villain she was in the 1950 Disney animated film. This is even more dis ..
Sacbee
4.5
The problems with the story are still present this is most certainly not a feminist polemic but one cant help but be caught up in Branaghs theatrical ..
Legionofleia
3.5
The Cinderella fable is a lot like Leonard Cohens Hallelujah: its been covered.
4.5
Theres something completely magical about the simplicity of the story, captivated on screen in real life.
4.5
For those who dont look for miracles, this Cinderella resolutely delivers everything you could reasonably expect.
Cinema Stache
2.5
The plot is essentially the exact same plot as the 1950 Disney animated film, but this version is missing the fun bits.
Cinematic Essential
1.5
Making such a traditional Cinderella film really illustrates what a weak story Cinderella is to begin with.
Nuke The Fridge
2.0
Director Kenneth Branagh updates this Disney favorite not to spin it on its head, but rather to lovingly present it for a new generation to appreciate ..
2.0
Blanchett, drawing inspiration from Joan Crawford, hits the comic hgh notes while giving this delicious villian psychological pathos.
Sundays with Cate
4.4
They didnt turn Cinderella into an action heroine or reboot the story for our cynical age. And thank heavens for that...
4.5
Lushly gorgeous and opulently vibrant, Cinderella is so earnest and charming that youll be swept away in the dreamy fairy tale romance and magic of ha ..
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