Cinderella
By John Brown, The Man
Okay, movie time. I have four daughters. They all wanted to
see Cinderella.
Except, what new thing can you do with Cinderella?
I mean, how many different ways can you see her leave a
glass slipper behind and still reel in shock at the story turn?
Well, how many Bond movies do we see that follow the same
darned plot? And we still love them. It’s very often the details that make the
difference. And this new Disney version of Cinderella with live actors included
a number of wonderful details.
Like how Cinderella got in this fix in the first place. And
how her position in the household devolves.
And what’s motivating the stepmother, who is played
wonderfully by Cate Blanchette.
And the relationship between the king and prince, and
Cinderella and her father.
And a little bit of wisdom.
I enjoyed this film. I think the key thing that lifts this
above many remakes is the insight it gives into the key characters and
relationships. And the many small surprises along the way.
If you have daughters, this is a no-brainer for a date. If
you liked the original Cinderella, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by
this version. If you like romances, this is a classic. Furthermore, you’ll go
away with a little something to think and talk about. I gave it a try; I was
glad I did.
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