- Visuals, (9/10): One of the best things about Rodger and Hammerstein (R&H) films or plays is that the set pieces and choreography is usually on such a grand and playful scale and this film continues that tradition. I remember always trying to copy the dances until I was out of breathe to this day. I’ll admit that some designs like the inside of Cinderella’s house may be a bit much, but I still love it. - Sound, (8.5/10): the score and songs aren’t that different from the other versions of R&H Cinderella, but with a little 90s R&B flar for some songs and scores. It’s on par with the 1957 version and better than the 1965 version based on what clips I could find to compare. - Story, (7/10): It’s the tale of Cinderella with not much diverging from it. One thing that they added that was interesting, is that the Prince (disgusted as a peasant) meets Cinderella at the beginning and interact as equals before meeting again at the ball. - Character, (8.5/10): Before we had Tiana and all these live-action remakes, Brandy was my first black princess. I remember reenacting the the songs as her or as Whitney hundreds of times to the point that I knew the whole script at one point. Not once did I ever stop the think how a white king and black queen got an asian prince, I just loved how they sung, danced, and the comedic way that they played off of each other. And the same went with the Stepmother, Stepsisters, and Lionel. - Overall, (8.5/10): This would be a 10, but if you take out nostalgia it’s still gets a solid 8.5 or if you’re into musicals then a 9. If I had any complaints, it’s that this isn’t on Disney+ for some reason. But then again, you can find the DVD on Amazon. - - - Pics from Disney Wikia - - - #Novstalgic #Novstalgia #HTmoviereview #rodgerandhammersteinscinderella #rodgerandhammerstein #cinderella #musical #brandy #brandynorwood #witneyhouston https://www.instagram.com/p/CHefjWZJO7z/?igshid=pr2gyay1x4qm
