Cinderella Review : By Julian Brand Actor & Film Reviewer
You’ve heard the tale: A loyal and attractive young woman is harassed by her wicked stepmother and hideous stepsisters somewhere in a realm, but she flees thanks to a fairy godmother, a crystal sandal, and a lovely king. But what if Cinderella’s nasty stepmother (Idina Menzel from Frozen) was more like a Jane Austen parent, anxious that getting rich is the only way to heaven for a female? What if the stepsisters are neurotic rather than ugly? What if Cinderella’s rescue comes from her own creative impulses rather than some aristocratic prince? On paper, this appears to be a good idea. Cinderella on Amazon is barely watchable in terms of execution. Ella is played by Camila Cabello, a pop singer who aspires to be a fashion icon from her own boutique after left behind her downstairs nook and overbearing step-family. Her attire is unattractive, filled with ruffles and flourishes yet lacking in elegance. Even the enormous gown, which is supposed to be a fashion extravaganza and is cha...