Okay, I’m going to try out this live-blogging thing everyone’s been talking about. I’m starting with Cinderella. I haven’t seen this movie in a couple years, so it should be fun to say what I remember.
The opening credits song is kinda pretty. Disney doesn’t really do these kinds of opening sequences in its newer films. Now the credits just go at the end.
I appreciate the birds and the mice on the book.
“... rich in romance and tradition.” What does that mean, exactly?
See in the original story, Cinderella got her name because she slept in the ashes. It was a nickname given by her stepsisters. I’m not sure why Cinderella is going by that name while she’s still living with her father.
Aww, baby Bruno. Also the horse, whose name escapes me at the moment.
They even look angry as children. Even kitten Lucifer looks mean.
She doesn’t even look that affected by her husband’s death. Poor Cindy is the only one who seems sad about this. Even if she’s that mean, you think the stepmother or the young sisters would be at least slightly upset.
“... her own two awkward daughters.” The narrator is quite honest. Also “vain and selfish stepsisters.”
This poor mouse. I hope he gets this sorted out.
I also love how the kid mice notice their mom getting angry, so they mimic her facial expression. That’s really cute.
See, because Cinderella was nice to everyone, she got to use an indoor shower long before the technology existed. Kudos to her.
I love that Cinderella has a stock of mouse clothes ready for these occasions.
I never understood how “Gus” came out of Octavius. There’s no g anywhere in that name.
Lucifer has a nicer bed than Cinderella.
Look offended Bruno is at the idea of getting along with Lucifer. Even Cinderella can’t think of good things about him.
Poor Gus-Gus has had a tough day. He’s been in this house like 2 hours and almost been eaten multiple times already.
We were talking about how villains tend to be associated with darkness. I think this counts.
Lucifer’s certainly enjoying Cinderella’s punishment.
Except the part where he gets a bath:
The king is a bit too obsessed with his son getting married. All he cares about is having grandkids. (Also looking at the idea of gender roles, the king seems to this is the main purpose of marriage. I’m not sure if that’s fair to whoever he hopes his son picks. Is this the "romance and tradition" mentioned in the intro? Doesn't seem very romantic to me.).
The king really doesn’t think his son is going to suspect that his dad is trying to set him up with someone? The plan is literally to make the prince stand in front of hundreds of pretty girls.
This sequence is cool. Not totally sure how she is managing to sing multiple parts by herself, but that’s movie magic, I guess.
Lucifer you jerk. Look at his smug face.
Stepmother: “Above all, self-control.” Cinderella *knocks on door* Stepmother *slams piano keys*
“Every eligible maiden” is a really weird request. What defines eligible? Age? Appearance? Who knows?
“I said if” maniacal laugh. That’s not creepy.
“Cinderelly, Cinderelly, night and day it’s Cinderelly.” This might be my favorite song in the movie.
Speaking of gender roles, apparently guy mice aren’t allowed to sew.
How convenient that the stepsisters throw away the exact two pieces the mice need.
Great Lucifer pic:
I guess now they’re allowed to help with sewing.
“Happy birthday!” Oh Gus. You're so adorable!
Family resemblance is strong here.
Did they really need to shred the dress after getting back the necklace and sash that she used?
I love how the Fairy Godmother is talking about a magic wand, and yet everyone is shocked when she pulls it out using magic. I mean, that’s nothing compared to what’s about to happen.
“Bibbidi Boppidi Boo” is a fun song too.
Lucifer you deserved this:
I like how Fairy Godmother managed to get through a whole song without noticing Cinderella’s dress.
Prince Charming is obviously enjoying the party. He is also one of the group of Disney princes who doesn’t actually have a real name.
His face just screams, “Are you kidding me?”
I love the Duke sarcastically predicting exactly what actually happens.
“The Prince, I haven’t met the Prince.” Flimsy excuse Cinderella.
To be fair though, the Prince doesn’t know her name either. You two wandered around the garden for like two hours, how did you not at least introduce yourselves?
Awww.
I feel like the Duke puts up with a lot during this movie.
This was uncalled for:
Losing the shoe again. Very clever.
I like how everything comes full circle in the end:
(still not totally sure of the horse's name though).
Overall, the movie is pretty cute. If you haven't noticed, I seem to pay a lot more attention to the animal characters than the humans, but I mean the mice are adorable. We don't see a whole lot of development in really any of the characters, but the original fairy tale also is pretty simple. I also feel like it is slightly problematic to get engaged to someone before asking their name. Otherwise, it's an enjoyable film.
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