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Cinderella
- Review Date: October 31, 2005
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1950
Common Sense Media says
Sweet fairy tale classic for little princes and princesses.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Disney classic is one that families can enjoy together. Kids will likely already be familiar with Cinderella and her Disney Princess colleagues due to a massive marketing effort behind the ladies; their images appear on everything from backpacks to toothpaste. As for other issues of concern, little ones might be upset by the wicked stepsisters and stepmom, who can be very mean and even destructive. In today's world of blended families, it might also be worth discussing that not all stepparents and siblings are mean. And Cinderella is the quintessential passive heroine rescued by a male character (in this case, the Prince), so discussions about her meekness might be in order.
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how many people are troubled by the passive heroine, who meekly accepts her abusive situation and waits to be rescued. 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.
Talk about how the women are depicted in the movie. What kinds of stereotypes about appearance and behavior do you notice? For younger kids: Why are the stepsisters ugly and Cinderella pretty? What would the story be like if Cinderella was ugly?
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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perfect for older kids, not little kids.
the scene where the birds give cinderella a shower, i find inappropriate (nudity), the stepsisters call her stupid and other names, that are rude and kids shouldn't say them. oh, and cinderella is much too skinny. she needs to eat more. but overall, this a good movie i think for kids 7 and up.
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My Rating: A+
A Disney classic. Cinderella is a good role model because she does what she is ordered to do and remains happy. Some scenes like when the stepsisters tear her dress may seem a bit scary but everything turns out happy in the end. (I remember when I was in second grade and we watched it - the boys hated it.)
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Cinderella
This is the prefect romantic movie for little uns
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A Disney Classic!!!!!
i like this movie. It's a classic. It has memorable songs. It has very good messages. It has humor. I highly recommeded it
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perfect.....
A perfect movie for little girls ages 3 and up!
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Kid, 12 years old
October 29, 2009
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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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Another great Disney movie!
I really enjoyed this film. And while it's appropriate for kids, I think I should note some important things that parents may want to talk to their children about. Besides the mild violence and kissing, the role models aren't good. The stepmother and stepsisters are mean and stereotypical; they're an ugly, cruel stepfamily. Also, although she is very kind, Cinderella just lets her stepfamily's abuse her and waits for the prince to save her. She's the stereotypical dasmel-in-distress.
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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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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, princesses and fairies |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Directors: | Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wilfred Jackson |
| Cast: | Eleanor Audley, Ilene Woods, Verna Felton |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 74 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 4, 1950 |
| DVD release date: | October 4, 2005 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
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