Disney's adaptation of the beloved fairy tale became a classic in its own right, thanks to some memorable tunes (including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," and the title song) and some endearingly cute comic relief. We all know the story--the wicked stepmother and stepsisters simply won't have it, this uppity Cinderella thinking she's going to a ball designed to find the handsome prince an appropriate sweetheart, but perseverance, animal buddies, and a well-timed entrance by a fairy godmother make sure things turn out all right. There are a few striking sequences of pure animation--for example, Cinderella is reflected in bubbles drifting through the air--and the design is rich and evocative throughout. It's a simple story padded here agreeably with comic business, particularly Cinderella's rodent pals (dressed up conspicuously like the dwarf sidekicks of another famous Disney heroine) and their misadventures with a wretched cat named Lucifer. There's also much harrumphing and exposition spouting by the King and the Grand Duke. It's a much simpler and more graceful work than the more frenetically paced animated films of today, which makes it simultaneously quaint and highly gratifying. --David Kronke
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
not to buy:
It is difficult to review when I ordered this on June 17, 2010 and have not recieved the product over one month later. Yes my credit card was charged .
cinderella dvd:
When I received the dvd I noticed the the art work for the cover was a copy and the dvd itself I believe is a copy too there are some wierd glitches while watching the movie. The printing on the dvd is off center, the case on the inside that holds the dvd was also damaged. I do not believe that the seller should have listed this as an original disney dvd.
as advertised:
The product was as promised. No scratches and plays beautifully. The art on the cover is a bit discolored, but that doesn't change the DVD playability.
Too Much Cat and Mice...:
The Story of Cinderella is a simple one. But Disney complicated it with peripheral characters who were made primary characters. I'm talking about "Lucifer", the cat and the other two mice. The story focuses more on them then on Cinderella. The antagonists in Cinderella are the Stepmother and the stepsisters. There was no pay off for them in the end....no comeuppance. Disappointing. The prince was also incidental. This is one of Disney's mediocre efforts because of the poor writing. The animation and songs... more info
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