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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Multi-ethnic cast modernizes classic fairy tale.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    With the exception of the conniving stepmother and the obnoxious two stepsisters, characters in this movie are generally portrayed as good and caring. In the end, the good-hearted person triumphs.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Occasional pushing and shoving. A man on a ladder almost falls off due to the inadvertent recklessness of other characters, but the scene is played for slapstick laughs.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some kissing.
  • Language:

    No profanity, but some name-calling, such as "stupid" and "lazy."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Parents need to know that this movie, as in some other versions, establishes that Cinderella's father has died. She lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters, and it's clear that they have relegated her to the role of servant. They frequently mock her and demand that she wait on them hand-and-foot.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why it's significant that this version of Cinderella features a diverse cast that includes African-American, white, and Asian performers, as well as an interracial marriage. Also, does this version of the story feature a more empowered Cinderella? Or is it still the traditional tale where she must be rescued by her fairy godmother and the prince?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    WOW!

    This movie was amazing! Brandy and Whitney's voices to so well with each other. There should be no person on the planet who can't love this movie.(It is so awesome and is ethnically diverse.) I even sang "In My Own Little Corner" for a play audition. Gosh, I just love this movie. I love it when Bernadette Peters yawns dramatically and says, "I don't know about you, but I'm tired" It is so cute! Plus Whoopi Goldberg is in it. All the songs are simply gorgeous. Any age can watch this movie

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    i love it

    I watched this when I was a little kid. it's almost better than the origanal

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