Okay, D4 is a complete disappointment.
In the first three films, the costumes were unique, reflecting each character’s personality through creative combinations of colors and styles, this was one of the things that drew me to the franchise. In this movie, however, all I saw were bland, monochromatic blobs. Okay, Red’s outfit was somewhat passable: the mix of black and red, along with the heart motifs, subtly nods to her mother, hinting at her internal conflict—she doesn’t want to be like her, yet she’s still her daughter, so she unconsciously will resemble her. But what about Chloe? Why is she just a giant blue blob? The same goes for her mother and the Queen of Hearts.
2. Background Characters in the "Past"
The stark contrast between the main characters’ outfits and the extras is jarring. Why do the background characters look like ordinary teenagers? Don’t get me wrong—the previous movies also had extras with less flashy costumes, but at least they fit the aesthetic of Auradon or the Island, blending into the world. Given that the "past" is set during Merlin’s time, did they really have to give the Prince Charming a skateboard?
Why is she Black? Look, I’ve watched and read countless fairy-tale adaptations, and I know there’s no strict "canon" for these stories. However, there are key traits that make a character recognizable. Fine, they changed her race—but where’s the iconic essence of Cinderella? The only thing left from her original design is the blue dress, and that’s a flimsy attribute to hinge recognition on.
What was even the point of adding her? Why not just give us Ursula herself? If she’s supposedly so "powerful" (according to her sister), why did all the established villains side with her instead? I get that the story needed an antagonist, but did it have to be done so poorly?
5. Rushed Character Dynamics
Uma and Mal spent two whole movies trying to find common ground. Meanwhile, Red and Chloe decide to "cooperate" after one song? Seriously? I understand there's a special circumstance here: time travel. But even so, it could be done differently in movies than this ridiculous way.
Why is no one talking about the fundamental rule of time travel? Changing the past should alter the present. Red’s interference was so drastic that she should’ve erased her own existence—her mother’s backstory would’ve played out differently, meaning Red would’ve grown up mentally stable, but in an entirely new timeline. The present we know should’ve been completely undone. Instead, Disney tweaked a few minor things and pretended everything stayed the same.
That's not everything I could say about this movie, but it was enough to make me upset
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