The "Slipper and the Rose" is entirely under-appreciated. Though this film may be very romantic, Bryan Forbes' direction and the performances throughout are sensitive and and the music is beautiful and moving. What's interesting here is that even though this film has fantastic elements (i.e. the pumpkin turning into a coach, the Fairy Godmother suddenly has a translucent horn), Forbes manages to draw us in to the serious feelings of the characters in their situations through very close and personal cinematography that, at times, can expand to lush, majestic wide angle shots of mountains covered in snow or hillsides of green. Spoken and sung lines are also not rushed, which allows the viewer to be brought into different moments gently or feel like the action is taking place all around them. There is one scene of note - the Lord Chamberlin tells Cinderella that she has to leave (incredible performance by both actors) - and it is done with great intimacy and delicacy. I highly recommend this film.
