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Summary: Utterly charming
Review: I've had this movie on VHS for years, and recently upgraded to the DVD version. There has not been a week that's gone by since I first got the tape that I haven't watched it. It's an absolutely charming modern adaptation of Cinderella that adults will love (no pandering script here!) and older children, especially girls, should see. Danielle, our modern heroine (played by Drew Barrymore with depth I didn't know she had), rescues HERSELF from a fate as a servant to an evil man, before winning the hand of Prince Henry (a foxy Dougray Scott)--no need for a man to watch after her! This movie is extremely well-cast, and has a beautiful score, luscious costuming, and great photography direction. Watch Melanie Lynskey, who plays the youngest stepsister Jacqueline, steal every scene she's in (note to Hollywood: more of her, please). And Anjelica Huston, as Rodmilla the "wicked stepmother," was born for this part--and gets hers in the end. This gem never fails to make me feel wonderful.
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Summary: Happily Ever After with Drew Barrymore
Review: One of today's acting greats stars in this tale of Cinderella.."the real one" says the old lady in the movie,the old lady who is supposed to be "Cinderella" telling her story just like the old bird did in that dreadful movie Titanic.This telling is a little different to the usual..In this,Cinderella -or Daniella- meets and falls for the prince long before the ball.Drew Barrymore has made it very clear that she dislikes the original versions of Cinderella.(eg;"You get married and then you get to know eachother?!!I could never understand that.")She also hated the way Cinderella sat around,mopping floors waiting for her prince to come."This time Cinderella goes out and gets her prince."(These are Drew quotes to the best of my memory.)This is a fun romantic movie for all ages.
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Summary: I am impressed.
Review: I have never been a big fan of Drew Barrymore before, but I must admit, she did a wonderful job in this movie. Angelica Houston is always a marvel and the reason I decided to watch the movie. This movie is now a favorite of mine and one I can watch over and over again without losing interest in the characters. This Cinderella version is more realistic to recent times in that Danielle (Barrymore) isn't a helpless, weak female that is dependent on a prince to save her life. Instead, Danielle saves him emotionally and spiritually. This love story really tugs at the heart strings and is the dream that the little girl within our hearts hopes to find one day.
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Summary: Politically correct Cinderella
Review: While I wouldn't go as far as calling Drew Barrymore's Danielle a feminist, this is a refreshing, sweet take on the classic fairy tale. A must for anyone who enjoys romantic dramedies or pretty period pieces. This is both.The overall theme of this movie is sweetness and idealism. It's got it's share of villains, but the real challenge for Danielle is class conflict - this is a true 90's Cinderella. To their credit, the issues aren't done heavy-handedly. Things fit together with the plot and characters, and if you can succeed in ignoring all the philo-babble, this is a great movie to relax with - after all, you know how it ends. The disparate accents of the multi-national cast (American, Scottish, French, Dutch, British) grate a little, but eventually, this gets lost in the lovely French scenery and particularly expressive faces of actors Barrymore, Dougray Scott, and Anjelica Huston. While the characters have been a bit updated and fleshed out, they hold few surprises. Danielle/Cinderella is a free-spirited (but chaste) go-getter with heart and her Prince is pretty dull until he meets her. They discuss philosophy, education, and social responsibility. Um, this isn't your grandma's Cinderella. Some changes: The stepsisters figure more prominently in the plot and they're both scene stealers (notice how opposite the sisters are in every way). Also, no magical elements, but we get Leonardo da Vinci instead, which is a nice touch. A good, entertaining movie that works for everyone - highly recommended.
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Summary: Best Movie!
Review: This has been my favorite movie (not counting my many anime favorites) since it came out.
Cinderella was never my favorite fairy tale, but none-the-less, this is quite a find. Actress, Barrymore does a terrific job, and Houston is the ideal evil stepmother! The Leonardo Divinchi twist was wonderful. I don't know how many times I have watched this, but it is a good movie and I guarantee you, you will NOT be dissapointed, especailly if you love a good sappy time period romance ^.~
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Summary: Ever After
Review: If you like "Time Period" movies you'll love this one. After seeing it at the theatre, well I just had to have it for my collection. I loved the fantasy feel of the movie. Drew did a great job in my eyes!
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Summary: Pleasantly Surprised!
Review: Yes, I sure was surprised to like and even be somewhat charmed by this retelling of the Cinderella story starring Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston. I had been dragged off to the theatre by a friend--just being obliging, you know. Well, Drew Barrymore does a very good job as the more than slightly feminist Cinderella character, and Huston gives us a wickedly nasty stepmother. Interpolation of Leonardo Da Vinci into the film as a pseudo godmother works surprisingly well. Looking for some romantic escapism? Then turn to "Ever After" and have a delightful time.
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Summary: Sweet fairy tale.
Review: I had my doubts about this movie... I mean how many times can one story be told? However, after watching it, I must say I was very pleasantly surprised. Drew Barrymore is convincingly both strong and insecure as Cinderella and she makes the movie both believable and fairy-tale like. This may seem like a contradiction in terms, but see it if you want to understand. At times sad, dramatic, funny, and romantic, this movie is sure to become a timeless new spin on a classic love story.
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Summary: Simply the best
Review: This movie is so great. I have always loved the Cinderella story and this one is just a better version. I loved how one sister was a good sister and how Danielle and the Prince met more than once before the ball. It was such a charming and funny movie all at once. It is also great for the whole family. It is one of the best movies I have ever saw!!!
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Summary: the best
Review: I GET BOARD ALOT IN A BUNCH OF CINDERELLA'S BUT THE PLIOT IN THIS ONE IS AMAZING ALSO THE ACTING IS GREAT DREW BARRYMORE IS A GREAT CINDERELLA THE DERCTOR OF THIS MOVIE IS A GREAT AND THE MUSIC IS EXELENT.I SO THIS MOVIE WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT ON VIDEO YOU GOT TO SEE THIS MOVIE.
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