Rating: 
Summary: Maybe 2 and a half stars, but...
Review: They should have called it "Mouse Mouse Tales," or "Tales From Cinderella's Castle." It should NOT have been called "Cinderella 2." That hints towards a feature, and since so few people read about videos before buying them, it gives them the wrong idea. I researched this video before buying it, and new exactly what to expect. It really lowered my disappointment. I was still a bit disappointed, as I always will be knowing Disney could do so much better, but come on folks, how many direct to video sequels will it take before you realize that they are very RARELY going to be any good?!!! Lion King 2 was a wonderful exception, and Aladdin and the King of Thieves was pretty good, but you should know by now to go in expecting the worst, and hoping you'll be surprised...
Cinderella 2 consists of 3 simple stories. They are told by Cinderella's Mice, who are writing a storybook so the Fairy Godmother and Cinderella will have something NEW to read to them. The first tale is about Cinderella struggling to do things right in the castle, in preparation for a ball, and finally realizing she must do things "her" way. The Second story is about Jaq the mouse making a wish to be a human so that he can be more helpful to Cinderella. Of course, by the end of the story he learns, in a rather silly way, that he's better off being a mouse. In the third story, Cinderella plays matchmaker for her apparently not so bad stepsister Anastasia. Anastasia has fallen in love with the neighborhood baker, and he with her. It's probably the best story, but in the sad tradition of Shrek and OTHER films, in teaching its moral it also teaches that unattractive people belong with unattractive people, and beautiful people with beautiful people...grrr...Oh, and Lucifer the cat makes a deal with the mice to help him win the heart of PomPom, the palace cat. Naturally, that doesn't work out.
The animation is below par, probably even compared to some of the Disney animated TV series. The music is atrocious. It's not good and it doesn't fit! There are a few extras, NONE worth mentioning, except for a clever little game. But once again, no video prize at the end! Overall, the film is actually pretty cute, though it would be MUCH cuter if it didn't have those horrible songs! It all seems more like watching a Cinderella TV series though. This is probably the sort of stuff people were expecting on the House of Mouse DVD that came out for Christmas that everyone hated so much. If these short stories had been on THAT DVD, it probably would have recieved much better reviews than simply having the Disney characters as window dressing and Mickey and the gang as the stars of the shorts. The bottom line is people are expecting the wrong thing from this film, because of the title probably. But hey, who would want to see a REAL Cinderella sequel? I'd be happier leaving it with the "happily ever after" ending. Buy this if you are a fan of the Mice from Cinderella. Heck, it's mainly about them. It's pretty corny, but it's cute. The mice are probably the only voices that sound the same, but they DO sound the same, so that's nice at least. By the way, didn't Lucifer the cat die in the original? And what happened to the horse? It worries me that he's the only one who didn't make it into the sequel...did he and the Crocodile from Peter Pan quit the Disney Studios to pursue some other career, or did they meet an untimely demise? Hope we see them again, at least on House of Mouse...PS: If you're hoping to see Cinderella have a confrontation with the Wicked Stepmother as I was, such as we saw in Ever After, forget it. Sadly, Cinderella hides behind buildings every time she sees her Stepmother in the village. But as I said, overall it's worth getting if you like the mice and just want something cute. Three cutesy stories, not one big movie type sequel.
Rating: 
Summary: Walt Disney Cinderella (1950) DVD OOP
Review: Walt Disney Cinderella (1950) DVD OOP is better of course since the original fairytale story is in it.If you're looking for this DVD title. Feel free to e-mail me extremeride69@yahoo.com The Limited Issue, DVD "Cinderella (1950)" is very rare. This is Out-of-Print (OOP) and extremely hard to find.
Rating: 
Summary: Do NOT see this movie.
Review: Okay, I canNOT believe that people think that it's okay that this movie sucks just because it's supposedly a "children's" movie! I am 17, and I happen to be a big fan of so-called "children's" movies, because many of them have beautiful, deep storylines, lovable characters, enchanting music, and gorgeous graphics. This movie has none of that. Not only is this the worst movie I've ever seen, but it is the worst form of any kind of entertainment I have ever experienced. This includes video games, television, music, books, and of course, movies. Don't get me wrong; I'm a huge Disney fan, and I love Cinderella. However, this movie cheapens it and somehow manages to make its predecessor seem WORSE than it actually was. DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE. It will RUIN everything Cinderella stands for.
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Summary: Disney... OH MY GOSH!
Review: Cinderella II is coming close... to be not only not one of the worse sequals I have ever seen in my life, but the worst DISNEY FILM I have ever seen in my life!!! Worse, even one of the worst animated films I've seen in my whole life. The story was pointless, the animation was terrible, and the voices, oh the voices!!! However, the music was good, but I still hated this movie. Disney, read this: Please, please, please leave the classics alone! It could get worse in the future, for example: Sleeping Beauty 2?! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Please stay away from this dreaded film!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Strictly for little kids
Review: My 3 year old LOVES this movie. She loves all things Princess, but the original Cinderella has too many scary parts (same goes for Snow White, Aladin, and Beauty and the Beast). This isn't a movie you'll want to sit and watch, but for little ones who want to see princesses without villians, it's perfect.
Rating:
Summary: My 2 year old love it!
Review: After being terrorized by Snow white and Sleeping Beauty, my daughter really loves this one. It is simple, cute, and she understands what is happening. I am surprise about the negative reviews, I think this one is a Disney movie really for kids, the best thing is that my little one does not have nightmares.
Rating:
Summary: Do NOT see this movie.
Review: Okay, I canNOT believe that people think that it's okay that this movie sucks just because it's supposedly a "children's" movie! I am 17, and I happen to be a big fan of so-called "children's" movies, because many of them have beautiful, deep storylines, lovable characters, enchanting music, and gorgeous graphics. This movie has none of that. Not only is this the worst movie I've ever seen, but it is the worst form of any kind of entertainment I have ever experienced. This includes video games, television, music, books, and of course, movies. Don't get me wrong; I'm a huge Disney fan, and I love Cinderella. However, this movie cheapens it and somehow manages to make its predecessor seem WORSE than it actually was. DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE. It will RUIN everything Cinderella stands for.
Rating:
Summary: GREAT FOR CHILDREN
Review: I am very disappointed by the negative reviews of this childrens movie...it is just that a childrens movie. I have 4 children and each of them enjoys watching this. No the plot is not terribly deep..hmmm it is a childrens movie, the characters are cute and it is easy to follow. I highly recommend this movie for your children..don't listen to the negative reviews, if you would ask the children to review the movies I am sure the answer would unanimously be 5 stars...rent it buy it and let your kids enjoy it!
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Summary: My 3 year old loves it! And no scary parts
Review: I don't have a lot of time to write, but I was shocked at the negative reviews for this movie. I rented it from the library @ $0.50 per day and I figured I had better buy it soon or I will pay for the whole darn thing twice - I wouldn't dare take it back without a replacement. My daughter loves the movie and I enjoy it too. It's funny (to a 3 year old). Music is great. No big scary parts I have to worry about. Give it a try! We even had to buy Princess underwear because of this one!
Rating:
Summary: *Sigh*......
Review: OK, listen... ...when you end a story with "and they lived happily ever after"... ...you DON'T NEED TO DEVELOP IT! *Ahem* Sorry. Um, don't watch this movie.
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