Cinderella Story :-
From its very first scene, Cinderella follows the familiar horror movie formula, opening with a chilling murder by a ghost. Raai Laxmi portrays Akira, a sound designer who finds herself implicated as a suspect in the crime. Insisting on her innocence, Akira arrives at a hill station to record rare bird sounds for a Hollywood project. However, her discovery of a Cinderella costume in an antique shop leads to eerie paranormal encounters. Meanwhile, the murder of a wealthy girl named Ramya (played by Sakshi Aggarwal) sets off a chain of supernatural events targeting her mother. As the mystery unfolds, the question arises: who is the vengeful ghost behind these killings, and what is its motive?
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 3 September 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy |
| Cast | Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Pierce Brosnan, Nicholas Galitzine, Minnie Driver |
| Director | Kay Cannon |
| Writer | Kay Cannon |
| Cinematography | Andrew Dunn |
| Music | Mychael Danna, Jessica Weiss |
| Producer | James Corden, Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, Shannon McIntosh |
| Production | Columbia Pictures, Fulwell 73 |
| Certificate | 16+ |
Had Cinderella been released a decade ago, it might have held some moderate engagement. However, amidst the plethora of 789 horror films and horror comedies of the past decade, the film fails to offer anything notably fresh.
While a flashback segment attempts to play with the Cinderella narrative—depicting a maid finding empowerment after acquiring a costly gown and capturing the affection of a wealthy suitor—Raai Laxmi’s earnest performance shines, albeit against a backdrop of predictable plotlines. The scares rely heavily on anticipated jump scares, lacking in genuine surprise.
Though the flashback segment stands out as the film’s highlight, a tasteless comedy scene featuring Robo Shankar detracts from its impact. His crude and cringe-worthy lines serve as a reminder for comedians to exercise restraint, particularly concerning verbal innuendos that border on sexual abuse. Despite commendable efforts from the technical team, including cinematographer Rammy and music director Ashwamithra—who contribute to the film’s polished aesthetics and immersive sound—the generic writing ultimately undermines their work.
