Cinderella

Cast: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden(Prince),Helena Bonham(Fairy Godmother),  Holliday Grainger(Anastasia) and Sophie McShera(Drizella)
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Family


Re live your fantasy childhood days. A fairytale retold with a fresh touch from Kenneth Branagh. Worth a watch!

And do not miss the preview of Frozen by Disney!



You may look forward to:

• Once again, age old stories that we have heard time and again, needs only a good director to work its magic! Kenneth Branagh does just that! He re creates the magic and adds subtle but strong message which is repeated in various contexts "Have courage and be kind", until it sets in your mind. This movie works as a cleanser for your heart and soul, instills basic goodness and makes you feel good and fresh by the time the movie ends
• Lily James, doesn't look the fairy tale Cinderella like, a beautiful country girl, she is just another country girl, but as the movie progresses, there is a certain charm in her which makes her special manifolds. She is every bit a maiden who can steal the heart of the young prince
• Richard Madden, does a good job within the limited screen presence he shares. The most amazing of all being the spectacular ballroom dance, elaborate and an eye snatching gala!
• Cate Blanchett looks every bit a convincing cruel step mother. Every ensemble that she wears is breathtakingly grand, she looks very wickedly elegant :)
• Helena Bonham in the Fairy Godmother's appearance is the only childish aspect of the movie, but for a reason which is very beautifully explained by the end of the movie. Life is much easier with magic, but magics don't happen every day, one needs to face the truth!
• Holliday Grainger and Sophie McShera, are funny sisters fighting at all times, they are much beautiful in real life than on screen as step sisters :)
• Its a simple movie for entire family to go, cherish and be back home :)

What you can sleep over:

The romantic aspect of the story was very limited. I wouldn't mind if they stretched the movie a bit more to cover the romantic aspect tad bit further



The dampeners you should be aware of:

The only thing that surprises me is, why is adult Cinderella seen always in the same blue dress throughout the movie except for the ballroom dress which is different but again blue!




My Rating: 3.5/5