“The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give in to despair nor despise those who mistreat her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an apprentice at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once again encountering the charming Kit (Richard Madden). Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand, and a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham Carter) steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella’s life forever.”
A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation. And yo can own your own copy right now!
And as always, my reason for owning my own copy of a movie is the extra bits:
Special Features
- Alternate Opening: Ella’s Childhood
- Frozen Fever
- Staging The Ball
- Ella’s Furry Friends
- A Fairy Tale Comes to Life
- Disney Movies Anywhere Exclusive:
- Deleted Scenes (with introductions by Kenneth Branagh)
- Costume Test Fun
Yes, Frozen Fever, now you can own that as well in this collection!
But Wait! I have included some fun activities for the kids as well! Click below!
My whole family loved the movie when we saw it in the theater, and we are thrilled to be able to see it over again at home! This is another must own Disney movie!
Disclosure: I received my own copy of this set. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own.
And here I am, with the Prince and Cinderella!
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