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Reviewed by UK Guest, 14th Jan 2004. |
| Review Summary: Almost perfect |
Overall Score: 4/5
 
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Review: The Slipper And The Rose is an all-time favourite of mine, a film to curl up and watch when you have the house to yourself and it's raining outside. The story is well-known and this particular variation makes a great film. The music and songs are brilliant - why are they not better-known? Why is this not a West-End musical?
There are only two things that prevent me giving five stars: I personally found Richard Chamberlain a little wooden (unlike his great performance in The Count of Monte Cristo), and I couldn't believe there was any real attraction between his Prince and Gemma Craven's Cinderella. I know it's a story for children, but there was more chemistry in the Disney cartoon! That was my only niggle, however. I was pleased to see Victor Meldrew's wife as the Fairy Godmother and the secondary characters are all well-drawn and portrayed.
Buy it, send your family to the cinema, make a pot of tea and a pile of toast, settle down in a comfy chair and enjoy! |
Ratings
| Value For Money: |
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4 |
| Review Score: |
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4 |
| Recommended? | |
Yes |
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