Why Cinderella 2021's Reviews Are So Negative
The new James Corden-led adaptation of Cinderella has had a pretty negative reception from film critics. Here's why the reviews so far aren't great.
Despite a stellar cast and significant hype, Cinderella's reviews have so far been predominantly negative. Although the new movie – which is available on Amazon Prime – has really resonated with audiences, currently holding an 87% positive audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, critics have not been so enamored. By contrast, the film holds an unenviable 39% rotten rating on the popular review aggregator site, suggesting that – despite occasional high notes – the movie as a whole ultimately falls flat.
The new Cinderella adaptation follows in the footsteps of numerous versions of the popular fairytale. Among the most celebrated is the classic animated Disney movie from 1950, as well as the more recent Kenneth Branagh-directed Cinderella from 2015. In this version, the starring role of Cinderella is played by singer-songwriter Camilla Cabello, alongside a strong supporting cast including the likes of Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Minni Driver, former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan, and James Corden. The entire project was actually spearheaded by Corden, who approached studio Fulwell 73 with the idea of an updated adaptation.