Review of Cinderella (2013) by Nicholas D — 14 May 2015

This visually beautiful and well directed and acted film stays close to the Disney classic and packs in a good message.

This review of Cinderella (2013) was written by Nicholas D on 14 May 2015.

Cinderella has generally received positive reviews.

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