Cinderella [VHS]

Product Description:
Disney's adaptation of the beloved fairy tale became a classic in its own right, thanks to some memorable tunes (including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," and the title song) and some endearingly cute comic relief. We all know the story--the wicked stepmother and stepsisters simply won't have it, this uppity Cinderella thinking she's going to a ball designed to find the handsome prince an appropriate sweetheart, but perseverance, animal buddies, and a well-timed entrance by a fairy godmother make sure things turn out all right. There are a few striking sequences of pure animation--for example, Cinderella is reflected in bubbles drifting through the air--and the design is rich and evocative throughout. It's a simple story padded here agreeably with comic business, particularly Cinderella's rodent pals (dressed up conspicuously like the dwarf sidekicks of another famous Disney heroine) and their misadventures with a wretched cat named Lucifer. There's also much harrumphing and exposition spouting by the King and the Grand Duke. It's a much simpler and more graceful work than the more frenetically paced animated films of today, which makes it simultaneously quaint and highly gratifying. --David Kronke

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Lovely movie
Fairy tales have come under fire lately, but it is my opinion that every child should get to believe in magic. As adults, we have plenty of time to face reality. This is a cute movie with classic songs, and who could forget the mice. I wanted it on VHS, for my niece who is too young for DVD. Each of my girls has a copy on DVD. If you have kids, buy this movie. If you don't, but will have kids, buy it now, so you don't have to wait for it to come out of the vault. There are so many Disney movies that ... Read More