The fairy godmother tells Cinderella that the magic is simply a prop, that she could have walked right in her peasant clothes and he would have accepted her. Realizing that and admitting she's a pushover is an important part (she sings about being mild, meek, and afraid). POSITIVE MESSAGES/ROLE MODELS OR LACK THEREOF: Like the new Disney Cinderella made 7 years ago, Cinderella doesn't realize she was abused until time reveals it-albeit with much less plot and well-written script. This also isn't that true to Perrault's version, so it's not even good for showcasing that. The unrealistic clothes and family setups are part of the charm but don't transport you anywhere if you were hoping for that. Cinderella's home looks like a bit of a fairground fun house set in a vague Barvarian town with clothes ranging over many eras and the dances are silly, even for a musical. Couldn't we have had a "wait" from the prince or an intervention from the godmother? The stepsisters flaws are over-the-top-they are unwatchable, and for some reason the queen squeaks? EDUCATIONAL VALUE: None, this isn't supposed to be realistic of any culture. The prince is flinging girls around to crazy fast music, one's on the floor when whoever is in charge of the orchestra or lights spotlights her in a cheap looking way.
The grand entrance scene was a big let down.
#Cinderella 1997 cast movie#
The movie went too fast to enjoy the music, which was all that this musical really has going for it in the first place. The attempts at CGI were awful and cartoony.
It was still done on a play stage set with only slight improvements. Other than more color than the mid-century versions it was awful for the 90s. QUALITY: I had been watching the older Rogers and Hammerstein versions of this in anticipation of watching the one with Brandy again because I remembered it being better quality and cute.
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