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Summary: Simply Brilliant
Review: I first saw this musical on television as a child. I taped it from the TV and would watch it, rewind it and watch it again. I searched high and low for a better copy of the movie than the one I owned. When I saw that it was available on DVD, I pre-ordered it.This is a film that ranks amoungst the best of the best musicals. A truly beautiful musical score, stunning sets and costumes, a wonderful cast boasting actors/actresses all with individuality and true talent. The extra commentries etc. all provide insightful information about the film's storyline, it's actors and actresses, and anything else that might be of interest. A classic Cinderella story, but written from the Prince's perspective, The Slipper and the Rose is a beautiful film not to be missed by any lover of musicals, romance, comedy or fantasy.
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Summary: Suddenly, it's true, Cinderella!
Review: I had an old video copy of "The Slipper and the Rose" which has basically deteriorated from time and use. Then, miracle of miracles, I found the move had been released on DVD. It is absolutely glorious. The sound, the picture quality, and the interview with Bryan Forbes have to been seen to be believed. I've watched it 3 times in a week, and have shed so many tears of joy.
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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: This film,which had a Royal Command Performance,is a delightful musical version of Cinderella. Gemma Craven is wonderful in the title role.The well-known West End star is well-suited to the role,with a well-clipped accent that conflicts beautifully with her coarse step-relatives. The Stepmother (done in delicious,witty style by Margaret Lockwood) and her daughters Isabel and Palatine are cruel and malicious as the foils in Cindy's life. Annette Crosbie is delightful as the somewhat jaded Fairy Godmother,who is kept busy helping out all the other fairytale characters on the side. Richard Chamberlain is adequate as the Prince Edward,and Michael Hordern,Lally Bowers and Dame Edith Evans are great as his royal family. The songs include 'Secret Kingdom','Once I Was Loved','Position And Positioning','When He/She Danced With Me','Suddenly It Happens','Tell Him Anything (But Not That I Love Him)','Why Can't I Be Two People?','I Can't Forget The Melody','Find A Mate',and 'A Bride-Finding Ball'. Directed by Brian Forbes.
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Summary: An Absolute Gem
Review: 20 years ago I got this musical on Beta video tape. When we couldn't play the Beta any longer, I thought I'd never see this musical again. I found it on HBO at 3:00 one morning by complete accident (who's usually up at 3:00?) and slapped a VHS tape in the recorder just as it was starting. I cannot tell you how elated I was only to later learn that the video ran out before the musical was over. I called every video place in my city and the surrounding area. Finally, someone from one of the stores told me to try Amazon.com. Here I am. This is one of those rare productions that is worth all that trouble and care. It is a mature, uplifting yet touching, beautifully realized production with excellent casting and a lovely, lovely musical score. I am profoundly grateful this gem has been reborn in the only format worthy of it -- wide-screen DVD and full-length, in this new millenium. And Amazon.com had it; I should have known to try here first.
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Summary: Prince Charming
Review: This is a charming,if not slightly affected version of the Cinderella story.As a long time Richard Chamberlain fan, I suppose I would say that the Prince is a role he was destined to play. I've know for years that he has a decent singing voice,and this film supports that.Gemma Craven is a delightful Cinderella,and Annette Crosbie is one of the best Fairy Godmothers ever.Many of the supporting cast are Masterpiece theatre veterans, and everyone performs admirably. "slipper and the Rose" is a sweet,entertaining film!
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Summary: Delightful movie!
Review: I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for this movie to be available! I have been looking for it for the past ten years. It's the best story of Cinderella I think I have seen (Ever After is a very close second.) Richard Chamberlain is a dashing Prince and Gemma Craven is a lovely Cinderella. I love the Fairy Godmother (her name slips me at the moment.) All the songs are great and I love the big song and dance scene with all the hired help in the castle. It's great choreography! If you love a good love story, this one is GREAT!
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Summary: Who doesn't love a fairy tale?
Review: I saw this movie years ago on the Disney Channel, fell in love, taped it, and have worn out the tape. I have been searching for over ten years for this wonderful musical and was utterly delighted to find it finally available. The characters are intelligent, funny, and believeable. The plot fleshes out the familiar story and adds enough twists and inside jokes to keep adults guessing but keeps it colorful and magical enough for kids to love it too. The music is memorable enough that even without seeing it for years I can still hum the tunes. Cinderella and her prince are as charming and noble as any self-respecting fairy tale lover would wish and the Fairy Godmother nearly steals the show. This wonderful movie can be summed up in one word: Enchanting!
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Summary: The Perfect Fairy Godmother!
Review: Certainly Richard Chamberlain is the consummate Prince, and Gemma Craven is a delightful Cinderella. However, the deliciously comical Fairy Godmother warmed my heart and made me smile. This isn't a belly-laughing version of Cinderella. It is more period correct, like Drew Barrymore's "Ever After", but having been made in 1976, it makes me think the producers of Drew's movie stole some ideas from this pleasing movie. It is less cartoonish than Rogers & Hammerstein, which definitely appeals to children, especially little girls. Overall, I'd say this is the best musical version of Cinderella you'd ever lay eyes on!
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Summary: Better than Roger's and Hammerstein's!
Review: I found this movie one day on the Disney Channel while flipping throug the channels. I only saw the last hour or so, but I was enthralled. I have looked for it for 2 years. Then I discovered it's finally on video. I bought it at once, naturally. This is the most romantic version of the famous tale that I've ever seen. Richard Chamberlain does an outstanding performance as the prince. He's handsome, charming and witty. I'm surprised more of the princesses didn't agree to come to the bride finding ball. Gemma Cravens is the perfect Cinderella: beautiful, sweet, and kind. A princess in her manner and character. Edward and Cinderella are the perfect couple. Their love is touching. And I like all the twists and turns in the story that leave you wondering if maybe the prince won't marry his beloved Cinderella. But of course he does, but the two go through a lot. They have their problems and separations. It's not all roses for them. Though this is a fairy tale, it doesn't seem like it. It's all very believable. And very well done. It didn't lack anything at all. It's just a wonderful, romantic tale, and a joy to watch. Love really does find a way!
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Summary: Yes I'll be slipped into the beautiful family crypt
Review: I have loved this movie since I was little and my father taped it off the Disney Channel. When my sisters and I wore out the tape, we were all upset. And this movie was never released on video. This movie has beautiful sets, gorgeous customes, and an interesting plot. We all know the ending of Cinderella, but this movie has more twists and turns than the average story. The music is not as memorable as other musicals to me, but there are a few memorable songs that will make you hum. This is a great movie.
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