Forced to stay home and clean while her evil stepmother and stepsisters attend the ball where the prince of the kingdom will choose a bride, a young woman is shocked by the appearance of her fairy godmother who makes her dreams come true.
 |  | Great walk down memory lane |  |
I used to watch this movie with my sister when we were kids and I was so pleased to find it on DVD. I remember thinking that it was so funny. It has been years since I have seen it, and watching it again was a great walk down memory lane. Even though I don't think that is't hilarious anymore, I still enjoyed it very much. I am so excited to share this movie with my kids as well.
April 21, 2007| | | A 13 year old's reveiw about the silliest cinderella story | |
This is a FUNNY movie. I laughed almost the whole time I was watching the movie, and I don't usually do that.
The stepsisters are very silly. A man knocks on the door and her stepsisters open it. He says he wants to see Cinderella. And they tell him she's dead. I don't make it sound funny but it is.
I also liked the groom who had to try on the glass slipper.
"I know it won't fit them your highness!"
Also during the balls when the prince takes her out to the garden, its kind of funny then too. They talk and one of them asks if the other knows anything about kissing. I just laughed and laughed. I liked it so much I watched it twice in the same day. SO should you.
November 28, 2006| | | Wonderful, funny, great for adults too! | |
I fell in love with this show when I was 5 or 6 years old. I thought Matthew Broderick was so cute as the prince. I recently watched it and it still makes me laugh out loud even though I've seen it a bunch of times. It's very humorous and a treat for anyone of any age.
April 20, 2005| | | A Great Movie - About Time it Was on DVD! | |
As an avid reader of fairy tales and a collector of Cinderella and Cinderella spin-off movies, I must say this one has won its place as my all-time favorite. Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Beals make the perfect on-screen couple, and Jean Stapleton is absolutely hilarious as a sort of "countrified" fairy godmother. This movie goes beyond a childhood tale and provides entertainment that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. It's about time this wonderful movie was put on DVD. If you like this one, you might try some of the other Fairy Tale Theatre movies, as they all incorporate humorous twists to traditional fairy tales. I especially enjoyed watching The Dancing Princesses, but what can I say, I still enjoy Cinderella the best. Also, if you enjoy Matthew Broderick's performance, you might like seeing him in Ladyhawke, where he puts in an absolutely hilarious performance as a pickpocket named Mouse. Jean Stapleton also plays in Fairy Tale Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk as the giant's wife. Her performance in that movie is almost as good as her performance in Cinderella, and the movie is well worth watching. And finally, if you enjoy humorous versions of fairy tales, I recommend another video: Into the Woods. It is a blending of fairy tales in a two-part stage play, but the Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood scenes are hilarious.
November 18, 2004| | | FAERIE TALE THEATRE AT ITS VERY BEST!!! | |
I must agree with the other reviewer that this is one of the best Faerie Tale Theatre presentations. Having been an admirer of these wonderful films for some years, I recently bought the whole series and this is the first one that I revisited. As always the production values are of a high standard and the whole thing has been put together with such affection that it simply can't miss. Jennifer Beals is excellent as Cinderella, giving the character real bite, while Jean Stapleton is quite simply outstanding as the Fairy Godmother. In fact the whole cast is fabulous. I would recommend this title to anyone without reservation! It's great having this charming series on dvd at last - not before time!!!
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