PG13
Romantic Drama
Starring: Drew Barrymoore
Dougray Scott
Writer: Susannah Grant
Director: Andy Tennant
Producer: Tracey Trench
Rating: 81%

In a time when arranged marraiges are perfectly humane, and peasants are sold off without a thought, two souls from different worlds find themselves in a deep, profound relationship of love. In one word, Cinderella. It's a tale we all know too well. But with the combined efforts of Drew Barrymoore and Dougray Scoot, they turn this classic fairy tale into a film you can never forget!

In this modern rendition of a Cinderella story, Barrymoore does a fantastic job in portraying the pain and sadness of Cinderella, as well as her passion for life, love, and happiness. In all honesty, I think Drew looks a lot better in long brown hair than short blonde hair. Nevertheless, her acting is divine!

I must also complement Scott for his divine preformance. Although he does a superb job in tackling his role, I must say that his transformation was all too sudden and not carried out in the time it deserved. Suddenly, he was completely upset and outraged, yet in an instance, he hopes to jump to her rescue. Perhaps a longer dialouge with Leonardo Da Vinci would have helped. A few more words of wisdom might have been benificial to the plot.

All in all, this rendition certianly takes on the essence of GIRL POWER! Cinderella is almost a typicial tom boy although called Danielle. She has great aim, wonderful balance, a great heart, swims, saves servants, AND saves the PRINCE! I think that this movie is overall a wonderful film and a pleasure to watch. Very satisfying and a superb choice to rent at any local video store! It almost seems flawless unless you actually take the time to analyze it!

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