Cinderella [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]

Director: Kay Cannon Kay Cannon

Overview

In this modern musical retelling of a classic story, Cinderella (Camila Cabello) is a poor yet ambitious orphan who dreams of meeting the prince, Robert (Nicholas Galitzine). Unfortunately for her, her evil stepmother (Idina Menzel) and stepsisters (Maddie Baillio and Charlotte Spencer) are intent on preventing that from happening. When all hope seems lost, her Fairy Godmother (Billy Porter) comes into the picture and makes her dream come true. Written and directed by Kay Cannon.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/21/2022
UPC:	0043396572928
Original Release:	2021
Source:	Sony Pictures
Language:	English
Sales rank:	5,633

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Camila Cabello	Cinderella
Billy Porter	Fab G
Idina Menzel	Vivian
Nicholas Galitzine	Prince Robert
Pierce Brosnan	King Rowan
Minnie Driver	Queen Beatrice
Maddie Baillio	Anastasia
Charlotte Spencer	Drizella,Princess Lisa
James Acaster	Footman/Mouse
James Corden	Footman/Mouse
Romesh Ranganathan	Footman/Mouse
Tallulah Greive	Princess Gwen
Luke Latchman	Griff
Fra Fee	Hench
Nikkita Chadha	Princess
Natasha Patel	Princess Natasha
George Gjiggy Francis	Guard
Doc Brown	Town Crier,Town Crier
Rob Beckett	Thomas Cecil
Beverley Knight	Queen Tatiana
Jenet Le Lacheur	Count Wilbur
Vinani Mwazanzale	Princess Vinani
Nakai Warikandwa	Princess Nakai
Paddy Glynn	Rosemary
Linda John-Pierre	Anastasia
Alex Bourne	Shop Owner
Nandi Bushell	Young Town Girl
Peta Cornish	Patricia Stokes
Manny Tsakanika	Jesse
Channelle George	Princess Chanelle
Arazou	Princess of the Middle East
Mary Higgins	Princess Laura
Keith Harrison Dworkin	Conductor
Anne Smith	Meredith

Technical Credits

Kay Cannon

Kay Cannon	Screenwriter,Director
Josephine Rose	Executive Producer
Louise Rosner	Executive Producer
James Corden	Producer
Jonathan Kadin	Producer
Leo Pearlman	Producer
Malte Bieler	Sound Editor

Editorial Reviews

Cinderella is a modern film which updates a timeless fairy tale that has been adapted to the screen many times, captivating the hearts of audiences worldwide. In the 2021 version, Cinderella is a young entrepreneur who wants to make a name for herself. She unwittingly falls for Prince Robert through some unique circumstances that might just bring her closer to her goal. Cinderella (Camila Cabello) is a young woman with big dreams. She desires to be a professional dressmaker in a time when a woman going into business is frowned upon. To make matters worse, she works out of a dusty basement and has to deal with a wicked stepmother (Idina Menzel) who actively sabotages her work, and two bratty stepsisters. When Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) holds a royal ball to find his true love, Cinderella wishes to attend so she can capture the hearts of the attendees in her new gorgeous dress that she has created just for the occasion, and to promote her business. But after a vicious mishap with her dress, she gets more than she bargains for when Fab G (Billy Porter) transforms her and her three mice companions into magical versions of themselves, so they can still attend the ball. Now, Cinderella finds herself in a precarious position. When she meets the charming and handsome Prince Robert, who instantly falls in love with her, will she have to give up on her dreams to pursue him? Written and directed by Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect, Blockers), the unique singing and dancing style that has captured the hearts of teen audiences is mapped throughout Cinderella. Imagine if Pitch Perfect were set back in time, with medieval costumes, and you have this result - which works for the most part. The above average performances are elevated by plot that's consistently worked to draw sympathy for the Cinderella archetype; so, despite itself, the movie manages to put on a good show. It's interesting to see Idina Menzel, the voice of the smash hit Frozen, in an uncharacteristically antagonizing role, playing the wicked stepmother. She's a dream crushing villain who proves that deep down she can use her icy powers for evil, as well. Cabello and Galitzine have as much romantic chemistry as is allowed in a PG movie - and it suits the storyline. The spectacle is really what elevates this film from average to pretty good. Lively beats at almost every turn hint at high production value throughout, and capture attention relentlessly. The magic and humor keep it from becoming exhausting, while the cute side characters manage to draw some attention away from an otherwise tepid storyline. Cinderella is a classic because the bones of the story are good. In this frenetic, colorful and lively adaptation, there are more modern elements and very kid friendly humor and messages scattered throughout. A more mature audience will likely struggle with an overall trite and contrived plot and character arc, but the intended younger audience will likely resonate with the young angst permeating the film. The performances are authentic, including lively musical and dance numbers, and yet it moves along comfortably for the very tame ride that defines most movies of this genre.