I have always loved fairy tales, and even as an adult I still love them (I'm 21 years old). I was shocked and surprised by the negative reviews I would see on the web. I thought this film was a great twist on one of my favorite fairy tales-Cinderella. Like, what if Cinderella's evil stepmother gets a hold of The Wizard's staff and takes over Fairytale Land? The Wizard is the one who makes sure every fairy tale has a happy ending. What if Cinderella (or Ella in the film) doesn't go for the Prince (who is a pompous dumb ass), but Rick the kitchen boy? Well, technically in the original story, Ella was a nobleman's daughter until he married the evil stepmother (Frieda in the film) and unfortunately died, and Ella became "Cinderella."
I like a little twist now and then anyway. The animation and backgrounds are very pretty, and the characters are appealing. The casting is very good too, even though Patrick Warburton can be a bit annoying as The Prince... sorry, but it's true. The two scenes I love are the battle at the Seven Dwarfs' house and the musical and colorful "If I Get What I Want" scene.
I like a little twist now and then anyway. The animation and backgrounds are very pretty, and the characters are appealing. The casting is very good too, even though Patrick Warburton can be a bit annoying as The Prince... sorry, but it's true. The two scenes I love are the battle at the Seven Dwarfs' house and the musical and colorful "If I Get What I Want" scene.