My Movie Review on Cinderella (1950) · 7:53pm Apr 14th, 2019
Yo, what’s up, peoples?
This is your friendly movie and tv show reporter tuning in.
And today, I will be giving you all an analysis on Disney’s “Cinderella”. The cartoon from 1950 to be precise.
Here’s the summary of it:
For many years, Cinderella (played by Ilene Woods) lived under the constant oppression of her stepmother, Lady Tremaine (played by Eleanor Audley), and her stepsisters, Anastasia (played by Lucille Bliss) and Drizella (played by Rhoda Williams), along with their cat, Lucifer (whose vocal effects were provided by June Foray), who have been making her work like a slave. Her only source of comfort is her hope that things will get better, and the only ones in the household that deeply care for her are her animal friends (outside of Lucifer, of course).
One day, a royal ball is organized by the King (played by Luis Van Rooten, who also played the Grand Duke). He is determined to get his, Prince Charming (played by William Phipps) married.
Upon hearing about the ball, Cinderella decides that she’d like to go. However, her stepmother and stepsisters scheme of various ways to keep her from going to the ball.
And so one question remains:
Will Cinderella ever go to the ball and find happiness?
With the story in mind, I can definitely say that it was pretty straightforward. But, it was all in a good way, and it wasn’t without some slight complexity and interest. I think people are totally going to want to know how Cinderella achieves her happily ever after, despite it being obvious that she’ll achieve it.
In addition, the film had so many hilarious gags and moments. I can’t think of any part in this film that didn’t make me laugh. The ones I can’t help but commend the most revolve around the mice, the King, and the Grand Duke.
The characters were totally fun to hang with too. For instance, I absolutely loved how eccentric the King was, and how sweet and supportive the mice were, as well as the amount of personality they had.
Cinderella herself is what I’d like to call an excellent Disney Princess. Her gentle, kind, and generous personality is something that I believe helps her stand tall, and she’s beautiful not just on the outside, but also on the inside. She’s the kind of princess that I think a lot of girls are going to try modeling themselves after, that’s for sure.
The part that I consider to be the pinnacle moment for Cinderella...is where her fairy godmother (played by Verna Felton) comes to her aid. It’s mainly because, it seems that all hope is lost. She gives up her hopes and wishes that things will get better, and she starts to believe that she’s insignificant to the world.
But then...
Her fairy godmother comes to her in her time of need, helping her be able to go to the royal ball, as well as restoring her faith that happy times will come.
To me, that very moment in the movie was what solidified Cinderella as a three-dimensional character, because she was encouraged to never give up hoping and wishing even when the chips suddenly go down.
Lady Tremaine is very much what I’d like to call an excellent Disney antagonist. She’s not a witch or sorceress, but her cruel nature, personality, and determination to increase her social status certainly do make her intimidating. In addition, Eleanor Audley gave such an amazing performance as the character, exhibiting the right emotions and speed for every line, character expression, and moment.
The music and songs, in addition, were pretty catchy and well-made for the ear. Oliver Wallace and Paul J. Smith certainly knew how to match the music score to every moment, and songwriters Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston did a terrific job with making the songs so memorable and enjoyable.
And finally, the animation that the film had was so astounding! As an animated film of the 1950s’, I can definitely say that the animation was pretty advanced for a film of its time. It also had such a great storybook feel to it.
In the end, the film is something that is inarguably worth your time in every way. Walt Disney definitely didn't know how to stop when it came to cooking up an animated film right, that's for sure.
So, I rate Disney “Cinderella (1950)” a complete 5 out of 5 stars.
My review of the live-action Cinderella from 2015 will be coming very soon.
Really, if you cut out all the parts with the mice, the movie would be about thirty minutes.
So this is love
You know, the manner in which Fairy Godmother comes into the picture to help Cinderella in her time of need strongly reminds me of how Jesus Christ is always there for us whenever we're in a most hopeless situation.
I agree with you wholeheartedly. This was the truly rags-to-riches story that gave Disney a financial break it needed. A great film that kicked off the Silver age
It’s been a very long time since I saw this, but it’s definitely a really good movie! Definitely one of the best classic Disney movies.
5044518
Not even remotely close.
Hmmm...let's see...
She gets married to the Prince, whom married her specifically because she was the prettiest girl at his father's party, and his father wants his son to grow up and have kids to carry on the Royal Lineage.
Well if love has nothing to do with marriage then sure; call it a marriage.
5044532
It's a reference to one of the songs
5044535
Ah
You and the people who hate this movie have very different opinions on what makes a character three-dimensional.
That being said, I agree with you. 
5044515
Probably right.
5044532
Thanks but this is supposed to be imagination magic, not some sort of political commentary.
5044563
My commentary has nothing to do with politics.
Do not make it as such.
5044568
sorry to have misinterpreted, but the way you spoke made it seem as such.
5044573
Then, please allow me to extend my apologies for the miscommunication
5044574
all is accepted and well.
5044575
Blessed be
5044520
I was actually thinking the same thing, really!
5044607
Amen!
Tremaine is definitely one of the most realistic antagonists in the Disney line-up. She doesn't need magical powers (Until that third feature), but she knows how to get under Cinderella's skin through verbal abuse. Treating her as more of a servant than a stepdaughter, she would have Cinderella doing chores she had already completed just because Tremaine enjoys watching Ella hurt herself. And because she herself knows that Cinderella won't think to disobey her because there are worse things Tremaine can do to her, even throwing her out of her own house to live a life on the streets and starve to death. But at the same time... She wouldn't get rid of Cinderella because they need someone to do all the cleaning and cooking, obviously she won't make her daughters do it. So in some sick, crazy way they 'need' her more than 'she' needs them.