A Cinderella Story (2004)
Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.
- Mark Rosman
- Robin Anderson
- Leigh Dunlap
- Leigh Dunlap
Rating: 6.6/10 by 3202 users
Alternative Title:
A Nova Cinderela - BR
Una Cenicienta Moderna - SV
신데렐라 스토리 - KR
Popoluškin príbeh - SK
La nueva Cenicienta - MX
La nueva Cenicienta - ES
A Cinderella Story 1 - US
Cinderella Story 1 - US
신데렐라 스토리 1 - KR
Country:
Canada
United States of America
Language:
Deutsch
English
Český
Runtime: 01 hour 35 minutes
Budget: $19,000,000
Revenue: $70,067,909
Plot Keyword: high school, work, jealousy, american football, stepmother, school party, orphan, disguise, teenage romance, stepsister, modern fairy tale, romantic
"A Cinderella Story" has become an iconic franchise, with the version starring Hilary Duff standing out as a standout favorite. While Duff's portrayal alongside Chad Michael Murray brought a modern twist to the classic tale of Cinderella, subsequent installments in the franchise have failed to live up to the same standard. The franchise seems to be struggling to recapture the magic of the original film, instead resorting to unnecessary side stories and deviations from the core Cinderella narrative. It appears that attempts to replicate the success of the Walt Disney and Roger and Hammerstein versions have fallen short, leading to a sense of fatigue and irrelevance surrounding the franchise. Despite the star power of Selena Gomez in "Another Cinderella Story," the film failed to reach the heights set by Hilary Duff's portrayal. Similarly, Lucy Hale's "A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song" was criticized for its lackluster execution and departure from the essence of the Cinderella story. "Sofia Carson's "A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits" attempted to capitalize on dance elements reminiscent of "Grease," but ultimately fell flat, marking a low point in the franchise. Laura Marano's "A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish" was deemed the weakest link in the series, solidifying the downward trend in quality. As the franchise continues with new installments, the lackluster reception of recent films has dampened enthusiasm for further entries in the series. Viewers may find it challenging to engage with future releases given the disappointing trajectory of the franchise.
