A Cinderella Story or Another Cinderella Story - So much choice

This Disney's Version of the Cinderella story was probably the very first one I watched when I was a little girl.  And now with my own little girls, I have watched it again and again and again and...

The music and singing is definitely different from what we are used to now but as I have the soundtracks to most Disney Princess Films, I do love it.  I love the sound of it and yes, I love the story.

As is the case with all Disney Princesses, Cinderella has a special relationship with the animals and rodents around her.  Mice are made lovable in this film and she has taken them under her wing.  She protects them from the rather nasty housecat.  They in turn help her get to the ball and also help her escape the clutches of her stepmother.

Of all the ones I have watched, this Cinderella is the weakest female as she is completely enslaved and does not seem to even consider the concept of getting away from all the nonsense being doled out by her step-family

I LOVE this one!  Absolutely love this version of the cinderella story.  

Drew Barrymore takes the lead in this one and she is a woman who knows what she wants and is very vocal about getting it.

The Prince Charming in this version has to be shown a thing or two about leading the kingdom and she is not shy about presenting her ideas.  this is more than just the Cinderella story read about in the fairy tales. This is a reqorking of the concept, keeping the best bits but giving Cnderella something of a backbone.

If you have not seen this, then you definitely want to.

This Cinderella Story features a very beautiful Anne Hathaway.  

The story took a very interesting turn with the curse of obedience in play for most of the film.  It is an adorable film with a really sweet Prince Charming (or Charmont as he is known in the film).  Ella of Frell, even though under a spell, is feisty and determined.  She is not a flimsy Cinderella waiting to be saved.  When she meets the Prince, she is unimpressed unlike all the girls in her town who are swooning over the prince.  Her stepsister, in fact is the president of the Prince's Fan club and intends to marry him herself and so tries her hardest to be the cause of the demise of any feelings Ella or the Prince may have for each other.  I better stop or else I could give it all away...

The Song 'Somebody to love' is performed amazingly by Ella of Frell (Anne Hathaway) to a group of friendly giants.  The girls and I dance along each time.

It is a great take on the whole Cinderella story with a scary and yet weird Uncle (Cary Elwes) who wants to take over the kingdom at any cost.  If you have not watched it, then you really should.  It is amazing.

Happily N'ever After is a great one to end on as it is the anti-Cinderella Story! With the voice talents of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sigourney Weaver and Freddie Prince Jnr, this is definitely one to watch with the kids.

What if something happened to tip the scales of good and evil a bit more towards evil so suddenly none of the fairy tales end the way they are supposed to?  An interesting concept, I think and yes, this was a very interesting animated film.

Cinderella does indeed love Prince Charming but there is someone else a bit more suitable who loves her back.  How does it all work out?  Well, you just have to watch it and find out.

A great Cinderella Story and quite original.