I will admit this movie tried to give the "Cinderella" story a fresh spin, with a plot twist that occurs about halfway through the movie. But when you have to examine the plot with a microscope to see the originality, you're selling yourself short as an audience member.
Painfully selfish and unpleasant stepsister (or cousin? sorry, I just don't remember), hunky rich guy who hesitates to take any responsibility for himself, repressed kitchen maid who works nonstop but isn't good at keeping a secret. Some scenes went on too long, some things got glossed over, the movie tries to be realistic but we still have to stretch plausibility for the "love-at-first-sight" schtick.
I was very indifferent to this movie. The acting was passable and I'll admit that was quite a dress she wore. I liked the subtle reference to the "fairy godmother" with the dressmaker, I wish they had done a little more with her character. Too much of this movie was either bland or awkward. I recommend "Ever After" instead.
Painfully selfish and unpleasant stepsister (or cousin? sorry, I just don't remember), hunky rich guy who hesitates to take any responsibility for himself, repressed kitchen maid who works nonstop but isn't good at keeping a secret. Some scenes went on too long, some things got glossed over, the movie tries to be realistic but we still have to stretch plausibility for the "love-at-first-sight" schtick.
I was very indifferent to this movie. The acting was passable and I'll admit that was quite a dress she wore. I liked the subtle reference to the "fairy godmother" with the dressmaker, I wish they had done a little more with her character. Too much of this movie was either bland or awkward. I recommend "Ever After" instead.