
Marquee Mama Reviews Disney’s Cinderella
I think I finally understand the hypnotic abilities of fairy tales. It was always very mysterious to me why little girls devoted their young selves to emulating princesses from movies – wearing the giant bell-shaped dresses, sparkly tiaras, sometimes even carrying a wand. I wondered, do they all believe they’ll someday marry into a royal family? I still can’t answer that question, but after seeing “Cinderella”, I can tell you it’s really fun to fantasize about it!
I’ve lost count of the number of remakes and reinterpretations of the original movie (from 1950!), but this is the first one I’ve seen – start to finish – and I loved it! And while it wasn’t nostalgic for me as a first-time viewer, this one is sure to please the nostalgic masses. It was a visually magnificent with near-perfect casting (Lily James was born to play Cinderella) and a balanced blend of tragedy, triumph, a lot of laughs, a few tears and plenty of adventure. Take your daughters to see this one.
Click ahead for my family-friendly review of “Cinderella”