Product Details

• Actors: Lucy Hale, Megan Park, Missi Pyle, Freddie Stroma, Jr. Titus Makin
• Directors: Damon Santostefano
• Writers: Erik Patterson, Jessica Scott
• Producers: Dylan Sellers, Ilyssa Goodman, Michelle Johnston, Clifford Werber
• Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• DVD Release Date: September 6, 2011
• Run Time: 85 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B005EJIG62
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,758 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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The teen music scene meets classic fairy tale in this modern telling of Cinderella. The story is familiar enough: stepdaughter Katie (Lucy Hale of Pretty Little Liars) is a virtual indentured servant for her mean stepmother Gail (Missi Pyle), cleaning the house and catering to her every need and whim, as well as those of daughter Bev (Megan Park of The Secret Life of the American Teenager) and son Victor (Matthew Lintz). When a famous music producer enrolls his son Luke (Freddie Stroma) at the arts school where Katie's mom is the dean and Katie and Bev study, there's a definite attraction between Katie and Luke. Unfortunately, Gail comes up with a plan to propel Bev into superstardom, which destroys any chance of a relationship between Katie and Luke, along with Katie's chances of realizing her dream of becoming a recording artist. What Gail doesn't count on is Katie's resourcefulness, the tendency of the oppressed to band together, and the emotional power of a song. What's bothersome about this film is that most of the main characters are one-dimensional and unlikable. Gail is a mean-spirited woman who drinks too much, mistreats her stepdaughter, has unreasonable expectations for her daughter, and basically ignores her bright and totally out-of-control son. Bev is a pretty girl who lacks a sense of morality and the gumption to stand up for herself, and Victor is a self-absorbed terror who acts without consideration for others or any fear of negative consequences. Katie is more likable as the stoical teen who endures a bad situation while developing her musical talent and trying hard to be a good friend, but viewers will find her inability to assert herself quite frustrating. Luke is a similarly likable, talented young musician whose aspirations are thwarted by his father's expectations. Gail, Bev, and Victor all get at least a glimpse of the errors of their ways in this film, but while Victor's enlightenment is somewhat believable, Bev's flash of insecurity and compassion for Katie is unconvincing and short-lived, and Gail's momentary delusion of humanity is quickly negated by the (off-screen) consumption of a bottle of wine. The musical numbers are great in this film and there's a Bollywood dance scene that's well choreographed and quite fun, but in the end, that just isn't enough to offset the stereotypical, shallow characters. --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

It’s a modern and enchanting twist on an enduring classic! Katie (Lucy Hale of Pretty Little Liars) dreams of being a recording artist but is continually thwarted by her cruel stepmother (Missi Pyle) and stepsister (Megan Park of The Secret Life of the American Teenager). When Katie falls hard for Luke (Freddie Stroma), the new boy at her Performing Arts school, she tries to get his attention with her singing. But when her stepsister takes credit for Katie’s amazing voice and Luke falls for the wrong girl, Katie must learn to stand up for her dreams before her stepmother forces Katie to sing Luke into the arms of her wicked stepsister.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Dream Of A Movie! September 9, 2011

By Jesse S.

Format:DVD

From the second we started this movie, my nieces and even my nephew were hooked! Do they already know all the songs and best lines? Yes! Do I too? Guilty! Lucy Hale is adorable, charming and talented beyond her years. I also loved the story and message, so often the movies my nieces want me to watch with them bore me to tears, but I was laughing and swept away from the first line to the last. I highly recommend this movie for all the princesses (young or old) out there.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cinderella with a great voice!A++++ September 13, 2011

By Jaren Haycock

Format:DVD

Lucy Hale stars as Katie in this third Cinderella movie. I find that this cinderella movie is a little more realistic than the other two. Yes she lives with her stepmother(Missi Pyle) and does all of the chores for her, but she still eats dinner at the table with the family and is not treaated like a slave. She is just shown no care and takes care of everything and everyone because her stepmother is a horrible mother to even her own kids and has Katie take care of them. I think Missi Pyle was a great choice for the stepmother because I find her personallity annoying yet humorous which is a perfect fit. In this show Lucy Hales character Katie has one stepsister starred by Megan Park(Secret Life of the American Teenager) who goes after the same boy as her and one stepbrother who is a troublemaker and adds lots of humor to this show. If you liked A Cinderella Story(Hillary Duff) and Another Cinderella Story(Selena Gomez) you will love this third installment of Cinderella!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars my daughter loved it October 21, 2011

By Barbara Sonin

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

bought it for my daughter and she loves it and watches it all the time. she would tell any one who wants to know that they should watch it