Cinderella
After loosing both birth parents to various sicknesses, a young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the heel of her wicked stepmother and step sisters (Cate Blanchett, Sophie McShera and Holiday Grainger). But following the rules of kindness and courage Ella seems poised to succeed, that is, until one fateful night her spirit is almost completely broken. With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham Carter) there might still be a chance to set things right and perhaps find a partner in the form of Prince Kent (Richard Madden). If Only?
Following the original fairytale closely but with an emphasis on power within the relationship and gender equality writer Chris Weitz and Director Kenneth Branagh have created perhaps the most balanced and empowering Cinderella to date. Not just a damsel in distress in need of a man to save her, Weitz and Branagh’s Cinderella gives life to a woman who can stand on her own and also enjoy the company of an equal without being heavy handed. Meanwhile, acting all round seems on par with standouts from Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter wicked and weird, fun for the family awaits you. Cinderella is rated PG.