After I watched this movie, I've loved Disney. It was one of the best movies that Disney has EVER made. I would say it is good for kids that are 1 and a half. The stepmother can get a little scary though.
Cinderella
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Sweet fairy tale classic for little princesses.
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for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Cinderella was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that this is a classic that families can enjoy together. Little ones may be upset by the wicked stepsisters and stepmom. In today's world of blended families, it might also be worth discussing that not all step-parents and siblings are mean. Even children who are living with intact families of origin may need to hear this so that they will not worry about their friends.
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- Families can talk about the story's enduring appeal, and how many people are troubled by the passive heroine, who meekly accepts her abusive situation and waits to be rescued, first by her godmother and then by the Prince. It's worth discussing, with both boys and girls, what some of her alternatives could have been ("If you were Cinderella, would you do what that mean lady told you?"), and making sure that they have some exposure to stories with heroines who save themselves. Why does Cinderella do what her stepmother says? What could she have done instead? Why is the King so worried about whether the Prince will get married? If you had a fairy godmother, what would you like her to do for you? Or would you like to be a fairy godmother? Whose wish would you grant?
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What’s the Story?
Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale is lovingly and imaginatively brought to life in this animated Disney version, also a classic. Cinderella, a sweet, docile, and beautiful girl forced to act as a servant for her mean stepmother and stepsisters, goes to the ball with the help of her fairy godmother. But her godmother warns that the beautiful coach and gown will only last until midnight. Cinderella meets the Prince at the ball, and they share a romantic dance. But when the clock begins to strike midnight, she runs away, leaving behind one of her glass slippers. The Prince declares he will marry the girl whose foot fits that slipper. He finds her, and they live happily ever after.
Is It Any Good?
Disney expanded the simple story with vivid and endearing characters and memorable songs. The animation is gorgeously detailed and inventive. In one musical number, as the stepsisters squawk their way through their singing lesson in another room, Cinderella sings sweetly as she scrubs the floor, reflected in dozens of soap bubbles. In another delightful musical number, the fairy godmother sings "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo" as she transforms a pumpkin into a coach, the mice into horses, the horse into a coachman, and finally, Cinderella's rags into a magnificent ballgown. The scene when the Duke comes looking for the girl whose foot will fit the glass slipper is very suspenseful and highly satisfying.
Movie Details
Studio: Disney, Directors: Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi
Run time: 74 minutes
Theatrical release: 2/15/1950, DVD release: 10/4/2005
MPAA Rating: G for all audiences
Run time: 74 minutes
Theatrical release: 2/15/1950, DVD release: 10/4/2005
MPAA Rating: G for all audiences
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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Go Disney!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
The animation was a huge step forward compared to the previous films, the mice represent some of the best comic relief characters, and some moments stand up with the best of Disney. What is truly disappointing is that, more than any other Walt Disney film I can think of, the characters are subjected to a single emotion.
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
perfect.....
A perfect movie for little girls ages 3 and up!
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
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:):):):):):)
IT PUTS A SMILE ON KID'S FACES
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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yuck
she is such a prissy girlie type. she is like my prince will come whatever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hate all the conten prince makes little girls dream to much about boys and stuff im a tomboy i may not be into this as well but its just ugh i hate it with all my soul i just want her to live with the mice in the attic.
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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Disney Does it Again.
I love Cinderella. It is my favorite Disney movie. It teaches kids to follow their dreams and to be positive. Everyone should see this movie. It is truly a classic.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Great Kids Movie
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Amazing top 10 Disney Classic!
CINDERELLA is one of the best Walt Disney pictures ever created. Tied with THE LITTLE MERMAID for #1, there is nothing not to like in this cute and fun adaptation of the lovely story.
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A classic for all generations
Thank you Disney for opening the vault again. My grandaughters and I can't get enough of this classic! A must see these days for all our "little-ones".
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
fabulous...
i can still watch this movie X years later.. your kids needs to see it to understand what "classic" means.
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i laughed
Cute & Sweet!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Stupid...
S...T...U...P...I...D, Put it all together and what does it spell? Stupid!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Positive
Cinderella never allows hatred to poison who she is. She is very loving toward others, even when she herself lives in a very unloving situation. The kids will love the fairy magic, but a good message that comes along with the magic is that you, not your circumstances, determine how happy or loving you will be. There is a lot of power in that!
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Cinderella I think is even worse than the bratz
My first problem with Cinderella is the fact that she needs to be saved by a Prince. I bought this movie because I gave in to my daughters begging.Previously I bought the Disney Multi-cultural Cinderella because they spoke of Cinderella finding her own strength and shows her trying to leave even before te prince came.(trust me though I had several problems with that version too) But at that time I in my daughters life she need to see a princess that was not European. Bratz although I have large problems with there apperance and values at least the y have girl power and do not wait for prince charming to come and save them.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
So Cute!
I loved the whole movie. It was just so sweet and cute. It was my favorite classic, and my mom's too.
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Sucks!
I saw this movie with my sister. It's to Girly for me.
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