Disappointing rendition of the faithful classic. It appeared to me that they were taking the express in this film.
Leslie Caron, as Cinderella, comes off as an embittered waif. The parts of her wicked stepmother and step-sisters are grossly under- written. The latter three hardly say anything.
The real life of the film is the performance of veteran pro Estelle Winwood, who portrays the fairy godmother with a delightful touch. Kind as they come, she is also into stealing items.
Caron, as always, sings beautifully, but there is an almost- like contempt in all her actions. The Cinderella we came to love was anything but this.
Leslie Caron, as Cinderella, comes off as an embittered waif. The parts of her wicked stepmother and step-sisters are grossly under- written. The latter three hardly say anything.
The real life of the film is the performance of veteran pro Estelle Winwood, who portrays the fairy godmother with a delightful touch. Kind as they come, she is also into stealing items.
Caron, as always, sings beautifully, but there is an almost- like contempt in all her actions. The Cinderella we came to love was anything but this.