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Summary: SPARE ME, PLEASE!
Review: Once in a while you'll see something that is so stupid you're quite not sure what to say about it. This version of Cinderella fits the bill. Awful acting and singing. Whitney Houston is a has been, along with the gawdawful Brandy. Don't waste your time on this.
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Summary: Dates the timeless fairy tale, but otherwise great
Review: The main virtue of fairy tales is that they're timeless. Whitney Houston wanted this movie to be a feminist version of the most famous fairy tale in the world, and while that might please Gloria Steinem, no one else really cares! All we want to see is Cinderella dream of a better life, go to the ball thanks to her fairy godmother, and marry the prince, not hear double-talk (from the godmother, of all people!) about how she can do it all herself. I suppose that's good for young girls to hear, but it still dates a timeless fairy tale, and that makes me mad. Other than that, this movie was really good. The sets were wonderful; so were the tunes and the cast, though I found it hard to listen to Whitney turning Rodgers and Hammerstein's songs into gospel tunes. This truly was a good film; i don't see how it can induce nausea like some other people say. The only problem with it is it tries to be modern, instead of timeless. By the way, does anyone know of their's a video of the original 1957 movie of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella with Julie Andrews? I have this version and the Lesley Ann Warren version, but I've never seen the original.
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Summary: BRANDY IS A BARFBAG!
Review: I do not want to even fathom the tensions and B.S. that took place on the set of this disastrous flop. When two inflated ego's such as Brandy's and Miss Houston's meet, one imagines a pyrotechnical catastrophe! Those two deserve each other! Natalie Desselle, I must say, is quite charming! Kinda funny, but it seems when in comes to co-stars in her own age bracket, Brandy is constantly surrounding herself those of "larger proportions", and you know damn right well she thinks it'll make her look better. But once again the big girl (just like Countess Vaughn in "Moesha") steals the show!
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Summary: I tried to like it but fell asleep!
Review: I expected a modern remake of the "60's classic. Unfortunately what emerged from the goofy mind (no pun intended) of the PC Disney thought-police was a confusing, improbable offensive musical. I wanted to turn off the video and just listen to the audio. Even that didnt help. This production is a waste.
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Summary: Ignore the one star rating, I can't rate it lower!
Review: This "make work project" for the Screen Actors Guild has only one redeeming value- people found work who would otherwise been unemployed. This helped the local economy for a small bit. But alas, I really tried hard to find something good about this musical version. But, lets face it folks, what a pathetic rendering of the cultural classic Cinderella. Awful, simply awful!
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Summary: Not Bad
Review: I have just seen this movie. It's a good musical, but compared with MGM musicals and other hollywood musical, it is not good. Of course, the song by R&H and the dance is wonderful. But I think this movie isn't great. This movie is not musical but drama with music.When it comes to R&H's Cinderella, I like the soundtrack of '57's television cast. If you like this musical, you should buy this CD.
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Summary: Should not be watched while driving, may cause drowsiness
Review: "Ten minutes ago, I saw you" should be the theme of this aberrant version of Cinderella, 1990's style! Ten minutes is all anybody can take of this mind numbing debacle. The cast of this version should be brought up on charges of crimes against artistic humanity. Seriously, what was Disney really expecting the public to do with this schizoid version of Cinderella? All I can say is be careful in viewing this confusing version; it should not be watched while driving or using heavy equipment, for it may cause drowsiness.
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Summary: The movie should've used someone else instead of Brandy!
Review: I think that Brandy did not do well in this movie. She sounds like she is whispering when she sings anyways. They should've used Monica, oops I forgot she doesn't sound like a mouse!
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Summary: Cinderella- the one not to see
Review: Few who have grown up on the now famous Leslie Anne Warren, Stuart Damon 1960's era Cinderella can watch this version without encountering serious nausea. Although the props are great and the music performed superbly, watching this fiasco is like hearing Marilyn Manson performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. In an attempt to make a multicultural rainbow out of a classic, the absurdity of the effort becomes apparent. In 100 years, college professors will make this a "must see" for those studying "deviant cultural trends of the 20th century". Buy it for study, but not for entertainment.
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Summary: Excellent cast with excellent singing
Review: I just watched Cinderella for the 5th time and loved it just as much as the first time I saw it. It's such a fresh approach to an old classic story, that it feels new each time I watch it. The cast is wonderful and even if you don't like musical theater, you'll still enjoy this production. Seeing this changed my mind that Brandy really can sing. And, what a great choice for a prince. His voice is smooth, rich and absolutely gorgeous--plus, he's handsome and dashing. Congratulations to the producers for assembling such an excellent "color blind" cast.
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