Fairy Tale with Modern Sensibilities

The tale of Cinderella told so that our modern sensibilities can still revel in it. This Cinderella is well read and gets the prince to fall in love with her for telling him off about the horrible lives of his peasants. When she needs saving, he gloriously sets off, but unfortunately is a few minutes too late, as she has saved herself. The chemistry between the principals is good, and the lesser characters are humorous without being slapstick silly. Of course the evil people are played over the top, but with moments of vulnerability. But the real star of the movie is the cinematography with lovely details in the location and lighting. Still a favorite of mine.

9/10