Review of Cinderella (2015) by Spangle — 22 Jan 2016
You may know the story, but that does not prevent Kenneth Branagh's take on Cinderella from being anything less than a truly magical and wonderful experience. Featuring a lush and beautiful score, phenomenal costume design, breathtaking art direction, tremendous special effects, and wonderful cinematography, Cinderella is an elegant fairy tale for the whole family.
Branagh knows how direct a good adaptation and does so once more with his take on Cinderella. Though it does not diverge from the original story at all, the film is still a compelling take thanks to the fantastic technical aspects and great performances from Lily James, Richard Madden, and Cate Blanchett.
Ultimately, you will either like or not like Cinderella. If you do not enjoy the source material, odds are you will not like the live action version either. However, if you are willing to believe in magic, then Cinderella will hopefully fulfill your wishes and deliver that magical experience you crave.
This review of Cinderella (2015) was written by Spangle on 22 Jan 2016.
Cinderella has generally received positive reviews.
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