Cinderella (2021 American film)
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Directed by | Kay Cannon |
Written by | Kay Cannon[1] |
Based on | "Cinderella" by Charles Perrault |
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Cinematography | Henry Braham |
Edited by | Stacey Schroeder |
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Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
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Language | English |
Cinderella is a 2021 romantic musical film based on the fairy tale of the same name by Charles Perrault. Written and directed by Kay Cannon, it stars singer Camila Cabello as the title character in her acting debut, alongside Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter, and Pierce Brosnan. It is a jukebox musical, featuring pop and rock hits, in addition to several original songs.[2]
Development on the film began in April 2019, when Sony Pictures announced a musical-style film of Cinderella, with Cannon writing and directing. The film was produced by James Corden, through Fulwell 73 with Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, and Shannon McIntosh. Principal photography began in February 2020 at Pinewood Studios, and was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed in August 2020 and concluded in September 2020.
Cinderella was released in select theaters and digitally on Amazon Prime Video on September 3, 2021.[3] The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
Cinderella is an ambitious young woman who wants to establish her shop "Dresses by Ella" one day in her patriarchal society. She catches the eye of Prince Robert in the guard-changing ceremony. The next day, Robert, dressed as a commoner, goes to the market, where he finds Ella trying to sell her dress, and buys it from her and tells that he wants it to buy for her little sister as a suprise for her to which Ella agrees and sell her dress to the prince. He later invites her to the ball being held two weeks later, with the promise of introducing her to various people from the world to sell her dresses to.
When the day arrives, Ella is getting ready when her stepmother, Vivian throws ink on her dress and tells her that only her stepsisters, Malvolia and Narissa, can attend, since Thomas the vegetable merchant has already confirmed his desire for Ella's hand. Ella is sad, but her Fabulous Godmother magically appears and dresses her in a design of Ella's, with glass shoes, and turns mice into footmen and a crate into a carriage. Ella goes to the ball and meets a visiting queen, who offers to take her around the world as a dressmaker for her and asks to meet her the next day in the market square. Later, Robert finds Ella, shows his sister, Princess Gwen wearing the gown he bought from Ella previously and proposes to Ella. Ella refuses, however, as she wants to start her career. At the stroke of midnight, she leaves the hall after throwing her shoe at one of the King's attendants, who tries to catch her.
The next day, Vivian, knowing the truth that her stepdaughter is the mystery princess, tries to convince Ella to marry Robert. When Ella refuses, Vivian gives her to Thomas. Robert's mother, Queen Beatrice, helps his father, King Rowan, understand that it will be right to let him marry a commoner. Robert keeps searching for Ella and finds her running in the forest after she escapes from Thomas. They confess their love to each other as Ella and Robert kiss and reach the market in time to show her benefactor her designs, who accepts them and asks Ella to travel with her.
Robert introduces Ella to Rowan and Beatrice and informs them of their decision to travel the world. He knows this will ruin the plan for his future ascension to the throne, but Beatrice smiles as Rowan proudly declare that Gwen (who has repeatedly shown an interest and ability in affairs of state), will now be first in line to the throne. Citizens of the kingdom gather to witness the ceremony announcing the Princess' position and that Robert and Ella are in love.
Cast
- Camila Cabello as Cinderella
- Idina Menzel as Vivian
- Minnie Driver as Queen Beatrice
- Nicholas Galitzine as crown prince Robert
- Billy Porter as Fabulous Godmother
- Pierce Brosnan as King Rowan
- James Corden as the voice of James, one of the mice who is later transformed into a footman
- James Acaster as the voice of one of the mice, one of the mice who is later transformed into a footman
- Romesh Ranganathan as the voice of one of the mice, one of the mice who is later transformed into a footman
- Maddie Baillio as Malvolia
- Charlotte Spencer as Narissa
- Rob Beckett as Thomas Cecil
- Tallulah Greive as Princess Gwen
- Beverley Knight as Queen Tatiana
- Doc Brown as Town crier
Production
In April 2019, Columbia Pictures announced a musical retelling of "Cinderella", with Kay Cannon writing and directing.[4] The idea to reinterpret "Cinderella" came from James Corden, who produced the film through Fulwell 73 with Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, and Shannon McIntosh.[5]
In April 2019, Camila Cabello was attached in the role of Cinderella.[5] In October 2019, it was announced that talks were underway with Idina Menzel as Cinderella's stepmother,[6] and Billy Porter for the role of fairy godparent.[7] In December 2019, Nicholas Galitzine was added to the cast as Prince Robert.[8]
Principal photography began in February 2020[9] at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom.[10] Filming was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] Production resumed in August 2020[11] and concluded in September.[12]
Cinderella's carriage was designed to promote Mercedes Benz.[13]
Music
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Soundtrack album by Cinderella Original Motion Picture Cast | |
Released | September 3, 2021 |
Genre | Pop rock |
Length | 46:09 |
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In April 2019, it was announced that Camila Cabello was working on the music for the film.[5] In October, 2020, Idina Menzel confirmed that "[she and Camila] both have original songs as well."[14] On August 2, 2021, it was announced by the director that the soundtrack would be released digitally on September 3, 2021.[15][16]
The soundtrack was released by Epic Records in the United States, Columbia Records in the United Kingdom,[17] and Sony Music Entertainment labels globally. "Million to One", performed by Camila Cabello, was released on July 21, 2021, as the first promotional single of the soundtrack.[18] "Somebody to Love", performed by Nicholas Galitzine, was released on August 3, 2021[19] as an instant grant second promotional single, along with the pre-order for the album.[20]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producers(s) | Length |
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1. | "Rhythm Nation / You Gotta Be" (Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel and cast) |
| 4:37 | |
2. | "Million to One" (Camila Cabello) |
| 3:23 | |
3. | "The New Barry" (Ben Bailey Smith) |
| 0:54 | |
4. | "Somebody to Love" (Nicholas Galitzine and cast) | Freddie Mercury | 3:46 | |
5. | "Material Girl" (Idina Menzel and cast) |
| 2:20 | |
6. | "Am I Wrong" (Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel and cast) | 3:23 | ||
7. | "Million to One (Reprise)" (Camila Cabello) |
| 1:15 | |
8. | "Shining Star" (Billy Porter and cast) | 3:56 | ||
9. | "Whatta Man / Seven Nation Army" (Nicholas Galitzine and cast) | 3:09 | ||
10. | "Perfect" (Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine) | Ed Sheeran | 3:07 | |
11. | "Dream Girl" (Idina Menzel and cast) |
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| 2:58 |
12. | "Million to One / Could Have Been Me (Reprise)" (Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine) |
| 1:17 | |
13. | "Let's Get Loud" (Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel and cast) | 5:29 | ||
14. | "Score Suite" (Mychael Danna and Jessica Weiss) |
| 6:35 | |
Total length: | 46:09 |
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6. | "Shot at the Crown" (Ben Bailey Smith) |
| 0:54 | |
7. | "Am I Wrong" (Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel and cast) |
| 3:23 | |
8. | "Million to One (Reprise)" (Camila Cabello) |
| 1:15 | |
9. | "Shining Star" (Billy Porter and cast) |
| 3:56 | |
10. | "Whatta Man / Seven Nation Army" (Nicholas Galitzine and cast) |
| 3:09 | |
11. | "Perfect" (Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine) | Sheeran | 3:07 | |
12. | "Perfect (Reprise)" (Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine) | Sheeran | 1:18 | |
13. | "Dream Girl" (Idina Menzel and cast) |
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| 2:58 |
14. | "Shoe Made of Glass" (Ben Bailey Smith) |
| 1:14 | |
15. | "Million to One / Could Have Been Me (Reprise)" (Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine) |
| 1:17 | |
16. | "Let's Get Loud" (Camila Cabello, Nicholas Galitzine, Idina Menzel and cast) |
| 5:29 | |
17. | "Million to One (Remix)" (Camila Cabello) |
| 3:23 | |
18. | "Dream Girl (Nile Rodgers Remix)" (Idina Menzel and cast) |
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| 3:44 |
19. | "Score Suite" (Mychael Danna and Jessica Weiss) |
| 6:35 | |
Total length: | 56:42 |
Notes
Marketing
As part of the film's marketing, Amazon Prime Video partnered with Mercedes-Benz in August 2021.[21] On August 9, Japanese shoes brand Onitsuka Tiger announced the release of a limited edition sneakers created in collaboration with Cinderella.[22] On August 11, hair brand John Frieda announced a collaboration with Cinderella.[23]
Release
Cinderella was released in select theaters and digitally in 240 countries via Amazon Prime Video on September 3, 2021.[3][24] It had a premiere event on August 30, 2021, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.[25][26] Samba TV reported that 1.1 million American households streamed the film over its first four days of release, while Amazon claimed it was the most-watched VOD title over the same frame.[27]
In June 2019, Sony scheduled the film for release February 5, 2021.[28] In January 2021, the release date was pushed back to July 16, 2021.[29] In May 2021, Sony cancelled the film's theatrical debut and announced that the film had been bought by Amazon Studios except China, Sony would also retain home entertainment and linear television rights to the film.[30][31]
Reception
Audience viewership
According to Samba TV, the film was watched in 1.1 million U.S. households over its four-day Labor Day weekend debut. According to the analytics company Screen Engine, Cinderella was the most-watched streaming movie over that weekend, as well as the most-watched movie musical yet in 2021.[32]
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 44% based on 107 reviews, with an average rating of 5.00/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "This singalong-worthy Cinderella sprinkles some modern fairy dust on the oft-told tale, but flat performances and clunky dialogue make watching often feel like a chore."[33] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 43 out of 100 based on 28 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[34]
Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars and praised Cabello for her performance, saying "she has a real knack for comedy" and described the film as having an "upbeat, breezy and sentimental style, laced with some sharp humor and filled with familiar and catchy pop tunes refashioned to fit the storyline."[35] Courtney Howard of Variety called it a "mediocre musical" and despite some praise for the innovation was critical of many of the creative choices, the inconsistent pacing, the character development, and said it felt both "underdeveloped and overstuffed" at the same time.[2]
Gayle Sequeira of Film Companion wrote, "Every new situation is an excuse for the characters to break into song, every question is an opportunity to deliver a sermon."[36]
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- ^ McNary, Dave (October 11, 2019). "Idina Menzel in Talks to Play Evil Stepmother in 'Cinderella'". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 10, 2019). "'Pose' Star Billy Porter in Talks to Play Fairy Godmother in 'Cinderella'". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
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- ^ Cannon, Kay (February 13, 2020). "Day 1 of shooting down. A gazillion more days to goooooooo! #director #writer #filmmaking". Instagram. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Tom Grater (March 16, 2020). "Sony's 'Cinderella' Musical UK Shoot Shut Down For Two Weeks Over Coronavirus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
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- ^ Cannon, Kay (September 29, 2020). "SAP POST: Tonight we wrapped our main unit on @cinderellamovieofficial. I just CANNOT express my love & gratitude enough to the cast & crew who helped finish this movie during a pandemic. It's not easy to pretend we're back to normal when we're not. A million thanks for all of your hard work & endless hours of mask wearing. Honestly, there's a few of you that I couldn't pick out of a lineup. Mostly, thank you for all the sacrifices you made so that we could film our jokes & songs... safely. We did it! I am filled with pride. I will never forget you nor this experience. I am forever changed. ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
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- ^ "Cinderella Soundtrack Album Details | Film Music Reporter". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
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- ^ "Cinderella (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Cinderella Original Motion Picture Cast: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl". UK. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Amazon.
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- ^ "Somebody to Love by Nicholas Galitzine on TIDAL". Epic Records. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Tidal.
- ^ "Cinderella (Soundtrack from the Amazon Original Movie) by Cinderella Original Motion Picture Cast on Apple Music". September 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Guzik, Jon Alain (August 2, 2021). "Amazon Partners with Mercedes-Benz and Camila Cabello on 'Cinderella' Campaign (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 21, 2021). "Sony's Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Dances To Summer, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' To Fall, 'Uncharted' Eyes 2022 & More". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (May 13, 2021). "'Cinderella': First Look Images Include Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine for Musical Due in September". Variety. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
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