Cinderella (2015)
Fans of Cousin Rose from Downton Abbey will want to rent two movies to see her adorable energy and dazzling smile: Cinderella and Mama Mia 2: Here We Go Again. She’s just delightful, and she puts you in a good mood when you see her twirling around at a party. What better choice to play Cinderella?
In this lavish Kenneth Branagh remake, there’s a twist to the story that many versions don’t include. If anyone felt Cinderella and Prince Charming (played in this movie by Richard Madden) didn’t have enough interaction to fall in love, they’ll be happy this time around. They meet in the forest at the beginning of the movie, with each identity a secret from the other. A bit of banter, a few smiles, and they’re drawn to each other before the ball. I always liked that part of Sleeping Beauty, so I was glad to see it in another fairy tale.
Cate Blanchett plays the wicked stepmother and Helena Bonham Carter plays the fairy godmother – but wouldn’t it have been even more entertaining to see the roles reversed? Blanchett seems far more ethereal, and Carter has typecast herself with modern audiences with a wicked tinge. You’ll also see Sophia McShera and Holliday Grainger as Anastasia and Drusilla (since this is Disney, the names could be kept!), and Stellan Skarsgard as the king. And, a bonus to these real-people Disney remakes is the repetition of the original music! Hum along as Lily James gets bedecked in her beautiful butterfly gown and glass slippers to go to her ball, and enjoy this family-friendly flick.
More Cate Blanchett movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1957's Cinderella here!
In this lavish Kenneth Branagh remake, there’s a twist to the story that many versions don’t include. If anyone felt Cinderella and Prince Charming (played in this movie by Richard Madden) didn’t have enough interaction to fall in love, they’ll be happy this time around. They meet in the forest at the beginning of the movie, with each identity a secret from the other. A bit of banter, a few smiles, and they’re drawn to each other before the ball. I always liked that part of Sleeping Beauty, so I was glad to see it in another fairy tale.
Cate Blanchett plays the wicked stepmother and Helena Bonham Carter plays the fairy godmother – but wouldn’t it have been even more entertaining to see the roles reversed? Blanchett seems far more ethereal, and Carter has typecast herself with modern audiences with a wicked tinge. You’ll also see Sophia McShera and Holliday Grainger as Anastasia and Drusilla (since this is Disney, the names could be kept!), and Stellan Skarsgard as the king. And, a bonus to these real-people Disney remakes is the repetition of the original music! Hum along as Lily James gets bedecked in her beautiful butterfly gown and glass slippers to go to her ball, and enjoy this family-friendly flick.
More Cate Blanchett movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1957's Cinderella here!