Develiker terrible... so disappointed.

Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

bigverybadtom This is not the Cinderella story a la the Disney animated movie. The characters are all real human beings and there is no fairy godmother nor a carriage and horses made from a pumpkin and mice nor is the glass slipper used by the prince to find his true love.Indeed, this movie takes place in mid-16th century France, and the prince is expected by his parents to marry a Spanish princess for political purposes, and the movie does bring up the concept of social classes and obligations. Cinderella herself is strong and rebellious, but society and family restrict her as much as everybody else. Even the wicked stepmother is a product of her era-and she is subtle rather than shrill and over-the-top in her villainy.The movie is not entirely realistic-Leonardo Da Vince is present as a court painter, and criminals were sent to the Americas, probably not done in that era. Still, this is a more realistic Cinderella than the standard fairy tale version, and well-acted all around.

Laura Clay I was a child when I first saw this film and it has always been one of my absolute favourites. The setting, the costumes (especially Danielle's ball gown and glass slippers), and the storyline are just superb, followed by great performances from all the actors including Melanie Lynskey, Timothy West, Judy Parfitt, Megan Dodds and Patrick Godfrey.Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott are perfect for the roles of Danielle and Prince Henry and you fall in love with both of them from the start. Drew Barrymore turns the usual 'damsel' Cinderella into a strong-minded, and strong-willed female lead, whilst Dougray Scott ignites the rebellious side to the prince Charming of the fairytale. Anjelica Houston is graciously ruthless in her portrayal of the Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent aka the evil stepmother, and both Lynskey and Dodds make very comical 'ugly stepsisters'.All in all, this film is a fantastic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale, with a wonderful cast, both leading and supporting, and leaves you with that magical feeling of warmth and happiness.

Aditya Pathak Every one has heard about this classic Cinderella story.I had read this story in my KG's,but Andy Tennant had done really a great work, to present this story in a different version with no magic and no fairies, rather he is try to depict that this Cinderella is a true story. Movie starts with an old lady, who is narrating this Cinderella story, to some authors who believed that Cinderella is just a story. The way Cinderella character portrayed in this movie is different from the story.Cinderella here likes books, brave, intelligent, innocent and beautiful.Drew Berrymore is just at her best as Cinderella.The inconsistent part is of Leonardo Da Vinci in this movie. The movie is refreshing, and had a new interpretation of Cinderella story. Do watch it.

Ack423 Being a history lover, normally historical inaccuracies would totally bother me. But the movie is so heartwarming and funny that I could care less. Drew Barrymore is absolutely the perfect person to play the lead character and she is definitely a good role model for a modern generation of fairytale lovers! Instead of waiting for Prince Charming (in this case Prince Henry), played by the talented Dougray Scott, she goes off the palace to find him herself! Along with charming friends, and help from a wise Da Vinci, she can overcome the treacherous obstacles set up by her evil stepmother (played by the talented Anjelica Houston), her vain stepsister, a noble who is out to have her for himself, and the difficulties that difference and class can bring. It is more than just a "chick-flick", it is classic story that everyone can enjoy and a movie that everyone must see :)