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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

starring: Brandy Norwood, Bernadette Peters, Veanne Cox, Natalie Desselle, Paolo Montalban
directed by: Robert Iscove

: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
Brand: BRANDY
EAN: 0786936143355
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Live, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 04, 2003
Running Time: 88 minutes
Sales Rank: 2488
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 02, 1997



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Description:
A prince, a pumpkin, a glass slipper ... history's most enduring fairy tale returns with a thoroughly modern twist! Beautifully produced and featuring an all-star cast, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA shimmers to life in the most spectacular production ever of the classic musical -- including three additional Rodgers & Hammerstein songs exclusive to this special Disney presentation! Pop sensation Brandy (TV's MOESHA) stars as the beautiful Cinderella, who suffers the torment of her wicked stepmother (Bernadette Peters) and spoiled stepsisters. Cinderella dreams of the impossible -- going to the ball and dancing with the prince. Her impossible dream is realized when her fairy godmother (Whitney Houston) teaches her that with positive thinking and belief in yourself, 'impossible things happen every day!' Also starring Jason Alexander (TV's SEINFELD) and Whoopi Goldberg (SISTER ACT), Disney's sparkling new version of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA promises to be an instant classic. Now you can relive the magic anytime you wish!

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More is not necessarily better. A glitzy Hollywood cast and a big budget did not improve the wonderful 1957 teleplay (or its equally charming 1964 remake) upon which this version is based. This is partly because Brandy, cast in the title role, cannot act. Not helping matters are Whoopi Goldberg as the prince's mother and Jason Alexander as his valet. Their shtick wears thin very quickly. However, Paolo Montalban is charismatic as the prince, and Whitney Houston plays a fairy godmother with pizzazz. The production cost millions, and is certainly lavish, but the whole affair feels forced and overdone, reminding one of a prom queen wearing too much makeup. It does deserve credit for a multi-ethnic cast, the addition of two new songs and a hip attitude. However, the 1964 version (the original was not taped) is much sweeter and more romantic. Originally released as Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. --Rochelle O'Gorman



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Amazing
The voices of Brandy, Bernadette Peters and plenty more make this movie so enjoyable!!
Even ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Love It!!
I loved the Cinderella story as a child and I purchased this for my daughter. She goes around the ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - A Little Girl's Dream and Not Much Else
This movie is offensive on so many levels.

For one thing, although I appreciate multiculturalism ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Enchanting
This is one of my wife's favorites so I'll let her share her thoughts. Sarah Ashley:

I love it on ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - "CINDERELLA" 1997: BRANDY AS POP PRINCESS FOR A POP MUSIC GENERATION.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella" was originally written in 1957 as a television showcase for Julie Andrews. ... Read More

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