Faerie Tale Theatre - Cinderella

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Summary: A Great Movie - About Time it Was on DVD!
Review: As an avid reader of fairy tales and a collector of Cinderella and Cinderella spin-off movies, I must say this one has won its place as my all-time favorite. Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Beals make the perfect on-screen couple, and Jean Stapleton is absolutely hilarious as a sort of "countrified" fairy godmother. This movie goes beyond a childhood tale and provides entertainment that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. It's about time this wonderful movie was put on DVD. If you like this one, you might try some of the other Fairy Tale Theatre movies, as they all incorporate humorous twists to traditional fairy tales. I especially enjoyed watching The Dancing Princesses, but what can I say, I still enjoy Cinderella the best. Also, if you enjoy Matthew Broderick's performance, you might like seeing him in Ladyhawke, where he puts in an absolutely hilarious performance as a pickpocket named Mouse. Jean Stapleton also plays in Fairy Tale Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk as the giant's wife. Her performance in that movie is almost as good as her performance in Cinderella, and the movie is well worth watching. And finally, if you enjoy humorous versions of fairy tales, I recommend another video: Into the Woods. It is a blending of fairy tales in a two-part stage play, but the Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood scenes are hilarious.

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Summary: FAERIE TALE THEATRE at it's best!
Review: FAERIE TALE THEATRE's imaginative and beautiful retelling of CINDERELLA is one of the best in the entire series. With Jennifer Beals leading the exceptional cast in the title role, it makes for magical entertainment.

Cinderella (Jennifer Beals) leads a life of drudgery and unhappiness at the hands of her wicked stepmother (Eve Arden) and her stepsisters Arlene and Bertha (Jane Alden and Edie McClurg). When the dashing Prince Henry (Matthew Broderick) invites all the eligible maidens in the kingdom to the Autumn Ball, Cinderella naturally wishes to go too. Too bad she's dressed in rags and doesn't have a coach. But she does have a Fairy Godmother (Jean Stapleton) who'll see that Cinderella's every dream comes true...

With a romantic musical score and fine performances all around, CINDERELLA comes to vivid life in this superb FAERIE TALE THEATRE installment. Highly-recommended.

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Summary: FAERIE TALE THEATRE AT ITS VERY BEST!!!
Review: I must agree with the other reviewer that this is one of the best Faerie Tale Theatre presentations. Having been an admirer of these wonderful films for some years, I recently bought the whole series and this is the first one that I revisited. As always the production values are of a high standard and the whole thing has been put together with such affection that it simply can't miss. Jennifer Beals is excellent as Cinderella, giving the character real bite, while Jean Stapleton is quite simply outstanding as the Fairy Godmother. In fact the whole cast is fabulous. I would recommend this title to anyone without reservation! It's great having this charming series on dvd at last - not before time!!!

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Summary: One of Faerie Tale Theatre's Best!
Review: Jennifer Beals stars as the lovely stepdaughter of her evil stepmother (Eve Arden). Cinderella is treated badly after her father died of a sickness, and is forced to do every household chore you could think of.

One day, Cinderella recieves a note saying that she and her steps are invited to the Royal Autumn Ball held by the Prince (Matthew Broderick). But Cinderella's stepmother doesn't allow her to go. Sad and lonley when they leave, Cinderella's fairy godmother (Jean Stapleton) arrives to grant her wish of going. You'll everything about this movie and the rest of the Faerie Tale Theatre series. Don't shut down your computer just yet, purchase this; YOU'LL CHERISH IT ALWAYS!

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Summary: Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella
Review: One of the most romantic episodes in the excellent Faerie Tale Theatre series, this one is the classic rags-to-riches story of Cinderella. Jennifer Beals beautifully portrays the role of Cinderella, and Matthew Broderick makes a delightfully witty Prince Henry. The appearances of Jean Stapleton as the fairy godmother and Eve Arden as the wicked stepmother are superb. The costumes, sets and music are truly divine in this wonderful faerie tale.

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Summary: A great story
Review: The FAERIE TALE THEATRE collection is a beautifully produced series, and CINDERELLA is a worthy addition to be sure.

The casting is perfect; Jennifer Beals is perfect as Cinderella, while Matthew Broderick is great as the soft-spoken Prince.

The supporting cast steals the show, however, with Jean Stapleton as the Fairy Godmother, Eve Arden as the Stepmother and the delightful Edie McClurg as one of the two step-sisters.

The music is romantic and charming, while the production itself is flawless.

The series was released in 1984 on video (Australia) and never had any subsequent printing. They are getting increasingly difficult to get hold of, while I have tracked down 24 of the titles in video warehouses.

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Summary: Amazing!
Review: These videos were my absolute favorite as a kid, and at 20, I'm still watching them! They're all so beautifully done and have such wonderful actors! I'm saving all of my copies to show my children some day!

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Summary: Happily Ever After start HERE!
Review: What happens when you have Jennifer Beals playing Cinderella and Jean Stapleton as the fairy godmother? MAGIC!!! This is a wonderful film in the Faerie Tale Theatre series. Each actor/actress gives very memorable performances from Matthew Broderick playing the prince who is looking for love to Eve Arden who plays the unfair dictating stepmother. A perfect family film. A movie that no family or fan of fantasy should be without!