Review of Cinderella (1950) by Jessica Kiang for The Playlist — 16 Feb 2015
With no sheen of reflexivity, and no in-jokey admission of its hokiness to hide behind, can this non-ironic un-re-invention possibly work? Actually, yes it can, and does surprisingly well, by approaching the story with a sincerity and sweetness that defy cynicism, and by casting Cate Blanchett.
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This review of Cinderella (1950) was written by Jessica Kiang and published by The Playlist on 16 Feb 2015.
Cinderella has generally received very positive reviews.
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