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A Cinderella Story

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6.6/10 • 3.2K

2004-07-161h 35m

ComedyFamilyRomance

Once upon a time... can happen any time.

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.

Directors
Mark Rosman
Writters
Leigh Dunlap
Editors
Cara Silverman

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  1. Hilary Duff

    Hilary Duff

    Sam Montgomery

  2. Chad Michael Murray

    Chad Michael Murray

    Austin Ames

  3. Jennifer Coolidge

    Jennifer Coolidge

    Fiona

  4. Dan Byrd

    Dan Byrd

    Carter Farrell

  5. Regina King

    Regina King

    Rhonda

  6. Julie Gonzalo

    Julie Gonzalo

    Shelby Cummings

  7. Lin Shaye

    Lin Shaye

    Mrs. Wells

  8. Madeline Zima

    Madeline Zima

    Brianna

  9. Andrea Avery

    Andrea Avery

    Gabriella

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Sep 1, 2024

5/10

"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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$19,000,000.00
Revenue
$70,067,909.00
Keywords
high schoolworkjealousyamerican footballstepmotherschool partyorphandisguiseteenage romancestepsistermodern fairy taleromantic