
Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame (Jeanne Moreau) who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the "true" story of her ancestor. In flashback, the story then focuses on eight-year-old Danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16th-century landowner. After returning to France with his new wife Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) and her two daughters, he dies of a hear... (Full plot summary below)
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Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame (Jeanne Moreau) who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the "true" story of her ancestor. In flashback, the story then focuses on eight-year-old Danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16th-century landowner. After returning to France with his new wife Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) and her two daughters, he dies of a heart attack. Ten years later, Danielle (Drew Barrymore) is now treated as a servant by the trio. Fortunately, she has an encounter with Prince Henry (Dougray Scott), who is fleeing an arranged marriage. Later, when Danielle poses as a Lady, the Prince takes an interest in her. Inventor-artist Leonardo Da Vinci (Patrick Godfrey), accepting the French court's patronage, offers advice to Prince Henry on matters of the heart.
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| SPLICEDWireRob BlackwelderThe most fun I've had at the movies all year. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsMark R. LeeperNothing great here, but it is a pleasant film to watch and is nicely visualized. |
| Detroit NewsSusan StarkHandsomely set in 15th-century France, it gracefully folds in all sorts of 20th-century values. |
| NewsweekLaura Shapiro and Corie BrownThis complex tale is told with great buoyancy and wit thanks to the splendid performances. |
| New York Daily NewsRobert DominguezThe radiant Barrymore energizes Cinderella with a tough core of intelligence and wit. |
| VarietyLeonard KladyThe script by Susannah Grant, Rick Parks and director Andy Tennant successfully maintains the story's period trappings while introducing a heroine with modern resonance. |
| San Francisco ExaminerBarbara ShulgasserTennant and company do a fine job of retaining the otherworldliness of a fairy tale while at the same time explaining all the archaisms for a modern audience. |
| Sacramento BeeJoe BaltakeDoesn't quite make sense, but that's part of its charm. |
| The New YorkerBruce DionesThe film swings from farce to soap opera and back again—but it's got enough girl-power moments to make a Spice Girls fan happy. |
| Urban CinefileUrban Cinefile CriticsA treat for the whole family; stunning filmmaking accessible to everyone. |