Powered by Mom is Excited for Cinderella the Movie! #Cinderella
Like most little girls I loved the story of Cinderella and have fond memories of watching the Disney animated movie of this classic story. Cinderella was one of the first movies I watched with my daughter once she was old enough for them. Who doesn’t love a story that has magic, a fairy godmother, balls and gowns and of course a happy ending?! I’m a sucker for happy endings!
Of course you have to throw in a villain or two and in this case it’s always the stepmother and step sisters. Cinderella is one of my favorite fairy tales, so I’m very excited for this live action version of Cinderella!
The Story
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.
Soon, she is forced to become their servant, disrespected, covered in ashes and spitefully renamed Cinderella. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella will not give in to despair nor despise those who mistreat her, and she continues to remain positive, determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.”
Check out the trailer on YouTube: http://youtu.be/erecP_j6aKE
When Ella meets a dashing stranger in the woods, unaware that he is really the Prince (Richard Madden) and not merely Kit, an apprentice at the palace, she believes she has finally found a kindred soul. It appears her fortunes may be about to change when the King (Derek Jacobi) summons all maidens in the kingdom to attend a royal ball at the palace, raising Ella’s hopes of once again encountering the charming Kit. Alas, her Stepmother forbids her to attend and callously destroys her dress.
Meanwhile, the calculating Grand Duke (Stellan Skarsgård) devises a plan to thwart the Prince’s hopes of reuniting with Ella and enlists the support of the devious Stepmother. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand. Soon, a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham Carter) steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin, a few mice and a magic wand, 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.
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh (“Thor,” “Hamlet”) and starring two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine,” “Elizabeth”), Lily James (“Downton Abbey”), Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones”) and Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland”), “Cinderella” is produced by Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Elysium”), Allison Shearmur (“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1”) and David Barron (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1”) with Tim Lewis (“Edge of Tomorrow”) serving as executive producer. The screenplay is by Chris Weitz (“About a Boy,” “The Golden Compass”).
“Cinderella” will be released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on March 13, 2015.
Now who is as excited as I am?! Can’t wait to see this fairy tale on the big screen!
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Susan Mason says
I can’t wait to see Cinderella <3 I don't think any girl (even a 55 yr old one) will ever be too old to enjoy this fairy tale.
Edna Williams says
I love Cinderella! Disney’s movies are great!
Juliana says
I saw the movie recently and loved it!
Edward says
My daughter loves movies like this, she really wants to see this one.
Jennifer Herman says
I love that carriage! I can’t wait to watch this movie with my daughter!
lisa says
I remember the cartoon. I;m curious to see how this plays out using actors. There must be a lot of special effects.
Cindy S. says
Not sure it is still in theaters. We missed it. I suppose we can get it on DVD! Sounds great.
william gossage says
I all way like disney movies and this is a great one cinderella
Fee Roberts says
I love Disney’s animation movies. The real life movies lose the enchantment for me when I watch them.
Kim Hampton says
I can’t wait for this to come out on DVD so I can buy it for my daughter!
Kim Hampton says
I can’t wait for this to come out on DVD!
Sally says
It was one of the first movies I watched with my daughter too! We both still love Cinderella and are planning on seeing it as soon as we can! This looks so great!!
Teresa Darlene says
I really want to go see this! The first one was something I gre up on!
Diane L says
I really want to see this!!!
Pam V H says
I love the ball gown and the coach. One thing I like about the movie is the beautiful dresses.
Shakeia Rieux says
My nieces are excited about seeing Cinderella the movie.They get like that when it comes to Disney movies.
Lisa Coomer Queen says
My grandchildren saw it the other day and love it. I can’t wait to see it myself. I don’t think the cleavage thing is a problem. That is the way they were worn back then. My daughter certainly didn’t see anything wrong with it. Thanks for a great movie review.
Lisa Johnston says
I can’t wait to take my daughter to see Cinderella, I think we will both love it.
sheila ressel says
This has always been a favorite Disney movie of mine. I’ll be taking my niece to see this with me. I’m sure we’ll both enjoy it.
Shannon says
I am super excited about going to see this movie. It looks very well made and thank you for your review.
Alona Y says
I can’t wait to see this! I think Cate Blanchett is going to be absolutely perfect in this role. I’m also curious to see how Lily James does as Cinderella, this is the first thing I’ve seen her in outside of Downton.
Dorothy Boucher says
I am really looking forward to watching this movie, I was so happy when they said they where going to put this movie together. I absolutely love the dress she is wearing and the characters who are playing in this are wonderful.
Sue E says
GREAT cast & story! We have, so far, never been disappointed in Disney movies!!
I can’t believe this story is over 50 years old!!
debbie says
Im taking my niece and I know she is going to love it 🙂
Heidi Salisbury says
Hoping to take my nieces to see this movie
Cindy S. says
Can’t wait to see this with my daughter! Thanks for the synopsis. : )
Holly Robinson says
Such a lovely remake <3
Tamra Phelps says
I think this movie will appeal to kids & the adults who loved Cinderella when they were kids!
Shannon says
OMG I am really looking forward to this. I love Cinderella and this looks well done.
Kamla L. says
Definitely looking forward to seeing it! Besides having such a stellar cast, the trailer has captivated me.
Tamra Phelps says
Actually, back in the day, rather low-cut dresses with ‘pushed up’ cleavage was the style, so I guess it’s possible they were being ‘historically accurate.’ Lol. I think children are not nearly as bothered by that kind of thing as adults are.
Powered by Mom says
Thanks for mentioning that Tamra, a friend of mine had said the same thing about the timeframe and the style for the period. Kids wouldn’t even notice this one, the dress itself is beautiful too that’s what the girls would notice 🙂
Linda Manns Linneman says
I really cannot wait to see this with my family. I love Cinderella and haven’t seen it in years. Thank you so much for sharing
Margo Fogg says
If kids are the target group for this film, why is her dress int he photo so low cut? I am disappointed.
Powered by Mom says
Well I think we need to see the movie before we judge Margo, as well it’s not animated. I think everyone will have a different opinion as to what works and doesn’t. I don’t see this movie being targeted specifically at kids myself, hence why it’s not a cartoon. It has been approved as PG “parental guidance”. Cheers.