Hey there people! I know that I have not done a movie review for such a long time. So, fret not! I will be talking about the beautifully captivating movie, Cinderella. So allow me to share my thoughts on this enchanting movie...
Just like any other Cinderella movie, you should have already know the plot by heart. But I got carried away by this amazingly crafted movie, where it is just perfect. I enjoyed every moment watching it.
It started with a beautiful scenery of cheerful and happy Ella running around the vast green field feeding and talking to her little animal friends. Dancing and laughing happily with her merchant Father and beautiful Mother. However, all happy endings will eventually have an end, and sadly Ella lost her beloved Mother. She lost the Mother that taught her many things, that brought her up with great values and virtues. Her Mother last few words etched and craved into Ella's heart till she grew up and became a fair lady- Have Courage and Be Kind...
Ella grew up with her Father, walking down the fields together, talking together and reading books together. All of these lonely but happy moments were put to an end when Ella's Father decided to remarry. The devastating thing is that her stepmother is cruel, mean and ridiculously outrageous. Both of her step sisters was not as good either, they were unruly and their manners were really bad. And to add fuel to the fire, Ella's Father tragically died during his work, leaving only the branches Ella asked for. I loved how they showed Ella's maturity and love to his Father. In addition, I thought that the directors was really good to have selected the right person for each roles!
So as you know, right after Ella's Father passed on, all the misery and pain came to Ella, just like the evil spirits from the Pandora box. Ella was forced to do chores day to night and was only left with scraps of food to eat. She wore the same ragged and torn blue dress everyday, just like how she wore a brave and nonchalant front towards the loss of her Father. I especially love the fact that they actually said that the ill treatment was seen as good because it somehow helped her forget of her grieve and sorrows and it also managed to help her find her true love- the prince charming.
In addition, I really like that they included so many cute and adorable scenes of her interaction with the animals. It was great that Ella met the prince in the forest while riding a horse and standing up for herself, her believes and her stand. It kind of show that she is not a typical damsel in distress. In fact, Ella portrays a strong and brave character in the show. The fact that the prince faked a identity was also a significant moment, as it proves that love should not be about the status, it should come from the true feeling from the heart. Not only that, I love that the prince repeatedly used the words Ella told him at the forest. ( What is done, does not mean it should be done) and ( Have Courage and Be Kind). I love that they show how the prince talked about Ella and how they keep thinking of each other. That's how love feels I guess :)
So as days passed, the girl that sleeps beside the cinders, talk to her little friends and sleeps in the dark attic received a message and was very elated to go to the ball to meet her friend, Kid.
And I forgot to mention that, I love how Cinderella made the attic lively and her positive spirit really makes me feel so alive. Ella worked really hard just to help doll up her crazy and '' well- behaved'' step-sisters. However, she was still forbidden to go to the ball.. sadly enough, she was even pushed further to the wall when they torn her beloved dress. Her mother's dress...
At this point of time, magic happened, her Fairy God Mother came to her rescue. Many people did say why did the fairy god mother not help Ella long ago, but I thought that the plot was amazing, if the fairy god mother had came early, she might not have met her true love :) This part was my favourite where there is so many funny and joyful moments. Her stunning and intricate dress is literally imprint on my mind.... I love it! I love how the butterflies became her designs and every bit of that moment was amazing. Just pitch perfect :)
So off Ella went to the ball, it was amazing seeing her smile all the time. Although she was not a princess or from a affluent family, there was a princess burning in her, she have the manners, the poise and the charisma. When she danced, it was as if her life flashed before her, and that was her happiest moment, the only moment when she can be herself, the young spirited and positive girl. Her presence to the ball, was even brighter than the chandelier hanging from the celling. She was amazing. But as all of you know, the midnight magic caused her to spoil the perfect moment at the secret garden. I like how the prince swing Ella it kind of portray that he will cherish and love Ella a lot :)
The transition of the humans and carriage was a revolutionary Alice in the wonderland all of a sudden, at least that's how I feel. Ella was very elated and contented, she had the most amazing time in her life, she kept the glass slippers and penned down her thoughts.
Lastly, it was the amazing shoe testing moment, where all the villagers and everyone from the kingdom tried on the shoe hoping to be that Mystery Princess. Sadly, Ella was locked away. But her mice helped her in the end when her singing was heard by the Prince. I have to say, I really love how Ella talked back to the step mother. And I love how she went out to try the shoes being herself, wearing the old torn dress when she first met Kid. The story end off with her saying she forgive the stepmother and she lived happily ever after with Kid. Kidella...
All in all, I just want to say, it does not matter whether the person you love have the status or the popularity, it all boils down to true love. Love from the heart rules it all. Would you rather be with a person that you love, that will build a shelter to protect you, cherish you and care for you, or a person that gives a shelter and not care for you at all.
I hope that you all will watch this beautiful movie and learn something from it. Love is fragile, Love is free, Love is beautiful but Love do not wait for you. So if you realise you found that person you like in your life, go for it! Don't hold back. And I hope that all of us can be like Ella, where she does not care about materialistic stuff but rather care about being kind to animals and people. Have the courage the be herself, to embrace her imperfections and to have the courage to accept her faith and call herself, Cinderella.
Thank you for you time readers!!
Sincerely, Daphne:) Till the next time !
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