Friday, March 13, 2015
Well, I have been waiting rather impatiently since I heard that Disney has making a live-action Cinderella. After waiting and waiting (at least I thought so), it was my time to go to the ball... or at least the movie, Cinderella!
Let me tell you what it's about. It's about Cinderella.... I don't think anyone doesn't know the story of Cinderella.
Here's what Disney had to say:
The story of “Cinderella” follows the
fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following
the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her
new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger)
and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father
unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel
new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in
ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope.
Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her
mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give in to
despair nor despise those who mistreat her. And then there is the dashing
stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely
an apprentice at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It
appears her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open
invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once again
encountering the charming Kit (Richard Madden). Alas, her stepmother forbids
her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy
tales, help is at hand, and a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham-Carter) steps forward
and – armed with a pumpkin and a few mice – changes Cinderella’s life forever.
A live-action feature inspired by the classic
fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950
animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling
spectacle for a whole new generation.
Here's what I have to say:
I loved every single minute of the movie! I loved the subtle little nods to the original animated classic. I loved the scenery! The actors chosen to portray the characters were amazing! The whole transformation scene with Helena Bonham-Carter as the Fairy Godmother was priceless! I giggled out loud with excitement and anticipation! And oh, that dress! I need one! Imagine how elegant I would look while vacuuming! Of course I'd wear it to a ball, but since I've never been to a ball... I'd wear it all the time at home, or going out to the grocery store, or picking my kids up from school, or... Ü
Disney always does it well, and Cinderella is no exception. My daughter is heading out today to see it again. It opens today, nationwide. Go see it, I know you'll love it!
And if that's not enough excitement, Disney is holding a sweepstakes! Oh yes!
In
honor of Disney’s CINDERELLA, opening in theatres everywhere on March
13th, enter today for your chance to win a 5-day, 4-night enchanting vacation
for four to the Walt Disney World® Resort including one special night in the
Cinderella Castle Suite!!!
You can enter here! Good luck!
Disclosure: I was given the opportunity to see this movie for the purpose of a review. The opinions are all my own and free of charge!
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