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Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cinderella uses brains, not magic, to win prince.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive story of Cinderella drawing on her own skills to make her dream come true, instead of letting the Fairy Godmother do all the heavy lifting. One character starts off devious, but gains the courage to do the right thing. Two other characters who don't reform end up getting magical punishment. There's a nice father-son relationship characterized by mutual trust, respect, and affection.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Mild by some animated film standards, but still a food fight between two characters; and a nasty cat catches its tail on fire, is turned into a toy, then miniaturized, and is eventually thrown into a pond.
  • Sexy stuff:

    A romantic kiss for the bride.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    As with all Disney products, there are tie-ins, but they are presented as special features on the DVD (an informercial for their cruise line, for instance) so parents can avoid them.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cinderella III: A Twist in Time

Parents need to know that this enjoyable re-imagination of the Cinderella story has our heroine using her own resources, not the Fairy Godmother's, to win the Prince's heart. The evil stepmother is as bad as ever, and in a few short scenes, is downright menacing. A scary carriage ride has Cinderella careening toward a ravine in mortal danger. The Prince gets ample screen time, and his athletic heroism may even make this story appeal to the boys in the family.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about which version of Cinderella they like best. Do you like how Cinderella acts in this movie or the original? Why do you think stepsister Anastasia found the courage to do the right thing? Parents can talk about how they knew they'd fallen in love the first time -- can you really tell by touching a person's hand? They can also make up alternate version to other fairy tales.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    A twist in time was the best idea ever!!!!! It made the movie much more exciting then the first!! GREAT MOVIE!!!! But there is some vilonce.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 3.0

    ok

  4. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    so cute!

    i love disney fairy tales. they are so cute and so timeless and i find- laugh if you want- that they have the prettiest songs. this cinderella didn't just become princess because she could dance, she worked for it. and it happened not because of magic, but in spite of it.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    almost better than Cinderella

    My 3 year old loved this movie - even moreso than Cinderella. There is no fastforwarding through chapters (ala the death of Cinderella's mom in the orignal). The movie is all good fun and even redeems a stepsister. Mom and kid approved.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    funny

    i like the part when he jumps out the window

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in District of Columbia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I laughed!

    Wonderful, must-see film for all ages.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I cried and I laughed!

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Just cuz she's cinderella doesn't mean she's dumb; SHE ROX!

    Okay! so... I watched this movie with high hopes and I found that it was awesome, cute music, good morals, and anastacia really isn't all that bad of a girl, i thought it was pretty cute and I'd definetely reccommend it to anyone because it's adorable!!!

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Better lesson than the first!

    I like Cinderella princess better than the first--she's much more active in her destiny, and she makes things happen. Great job, Disney.

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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