The historical references in this movie are wonderful. The scene in 25:10 references the very well-known legend of The Women of Weinsberg. In 1140, when King Conrad III defeated the Duke of Welf and placed Weinsberg under siege, the wives of the men in the besieged castle negotiated a surrender which granted them the right to leave with whatever they could carry on their shoulders, with the permission of the king. Leaving everything else aside, each woman took her own husband on her shoulders and carried him out. When the king's people saw what was happening, many of them said that that was not what had been meant and wanted to put a stop to it. But the king laughed and accepted the women's trick. "A king" he said, "should always stand by his word." I saw this movie for the first time in my 30s. The historical references and many other things, such as the production value and the beautiful storytelling, make this one of my most appreciated movies.
What? Why would we lie? We’re clearly getting more flack for actually stating our opinion…if we were afraid of anything, it would be in admitting a movie wasn’t our thing
@@whitenoisereacts i don’t think you guys were lying at all, you can have a good time with a movie and it can still not be your thing. I would just like to take the opportunity to talk about how society devalues anything women related and how romance is supposedly something for women. Objectively, an action movie is not better than a romcom for example. What makes a movie good is not the type of movie, but the writing, the acting, the cinematography, etc. Yet, a romcom is often seen as automatically silly and action movie as something cool. There are definitely some biases that influence how we appreciate movies. It would be a great subject of discussion for your channel if you ever want to talk about that :) i love your channel and i watch your videos regularly, keep the good work 👍
@@yassy02 They definitely come off as not liking this because it's a girly romance movie and not an action flick, and I could not be more disappointed in them.
@@virginianoone9395 You are stating something that is really, really low on your part. They've watched LOADS of romance-themed movies and liked alot of them
There isn't a problem with her birthright. The daughter of a Baron and a Comtesse is technically a member of the gentry. She's just not in a position to assert that birthright as she controls none of her father's estate.
This takes place before Napoleonic law. It's one of the few things that happened after the French Revolution that has stuck. Now, when the head of an estate passes away, it is passed half to the spouse and the other half split among their children. I'm from Louisiana and to sell my grandfather's house my grandmother and all six of his children had to sign off (my dad asked my brother and I if we were interested, we were not, and yet he still debated making both of us sign off rather than him.)
Her mother wasn't actually a Comtesse. There's a blink and you'll miss it line where the Baroness says something like "How dare you, turning your mother into a Comtesse." She just picked a title and then used her mother's name
OHHH This is honestly one of the good Cinderella adaptations in terms of making Cinderella a more independent person whilst fitting into the narrative constrictions. Takes the most time to develop their relationship, takes the most time to establish why Cinderella can't leave and how abusive her situation is. Many of them either push too hard on the girl boss narrative or never really invest in matching the world-building to the characters and their storyline. Or don't try anything new. Cinderella Man would be cool on too
Man that's a disappointing title. I adore this movie and have always considered it the best Cinderella adaptation out there. The fact her character is strong willed, intelligent and kind made me love thisbmovie growing up. Sad you couldn't appreciate it more
Same thing happened when they watched Legally Blonde- James kept trying to call it silly, no substance fluff & his collaborators were like “What are you talking about? This move has the best message!” A lot of sexism he still hasn’t outgrown. Also wish he’d let literally anyone else finish a thought before interrupting.
My favourite line from this movie, which I've used on people many times is "If you suffer your people to ill-educated and their manners corrupted from infancy, what else is there to be concluded, but that you first make thieves and then punish them?"
Honestly, I think EverAfter is the best version of the live action story of Cinderella. I remember going to see it at the movies. The punch to the face of her step sister was a big crowd pleaser.
Some people think it's anti feminist to love Cinderella. They couldn't be more wrong. After all the heartbreak, grief, and abuse, she remained KIND. most adaptations portray this, including "Ever After."
It’s the reason why I once said that Cinderella is the moral of resilience through “Kindness” as most or nearly everyone would be jealous of her because she is what most people cannot find in themselves. I guess that’s why I’ve found something so special in Cinderella since I was young, because I found and truly understood that even when she was going through her breakdown and moment of burnout for finding a reason to basically keep living and finding a reason for hope in herself and in patience for others, I found that she has always been my role model and I have always been sad whenever I couldn’t be like her in times that I really got frustrated and found it hard to forgive when I felt betrayed again and again and rejected to a point where I felt like the hope I was given was just beginning to be just me trying to believe people I wanted to change, would change. But I believe that through it all, kindness is one of the most purest things you can ever come across and it also comes in many forms, but in Cinderella’s case, it was her innocence and resilience that shows her self preservation as she remains true to herself and won’t change for anyone because she knows that’s what she believes and wants which takes COURAGE. To put aside your pride even when you could seek revenge or injustice. That’s why I love this version as much or more than the Disney, as the Disney one isn’t representing Cinderella to be desperate for someone to save her, she had been trying to save HERSELF using her belief in KINDNESS and her relief and hope and award happened through her struggle to be her happiness which was love from a Prince who helped her escape her circumstances that she didn’t deserve. People need to understand that people do not live alone, but receive help and support from others whether it’s intentional or not in whatever situation. Life is made with multiple circumstances and people give each other what they need together, so even if it took a Prince to save Cinderella, it’s much more than the unobserved label for rags to riches complex that she “needed” a man. She needed love and hope. And love was her reward because time compiles all her good deeds to determine her as a person throughout and not just the outcome of her award. Life is a hard test, so let’s see if you could compare yourself to Cinderella and see how much you know yourself with self forgiveness and forgiveness for others and to learn and be kind. It’s not easy.
Not only that, but the accusation that she just sat around waiting for a prince to come around to save her from her abusive home, instead of taking action to leave herself, just comes off as victim blaming.
Literally the only cinderella story i ever not only tolerated but truly loved! It's best cinderella portrayal . Whoever suggested this deseves a hug lol thanks for reacting to this and I didn't even watch the reaction yet lol
Haven't seen the video yet but I am highly disappointed by the title how could you possibly think this version of Cinderella is wack throughout the entire movie she's not even close to attempting to be near the prince or want anything to do with him all of their meetings are completely coincidental she's a bright, intelligent, strong, well read woman all on her own. She even saves herself from the villain in the end she is no need for him, their relationship has nothing to do with that savior cliche. Her story is amazing. Phooey.
Ha just tuning in but this was my initial thought! Either way, still going to watch and enjoy😊 Justed watched the whole review: Totally get both of your perspectives! Glad the movie gave you a few laughs.
@@Shadyoaksretirement yeah it was weird cause the whole movie they seemed like they were enjoying it so I was surprised at the end when they randomly said they didn’t care for it lol
I've always loved this adaptation of Cinderella! For two sole reasons alone, which is that Anjelica Huston makes the best evil stepmother ever with those eyebrows, and that it's the only Cinderella movie that lets Cinderella punch her stepsister 😂
I love how Danielle had her own spirit and love is love no matter your station in life or how much money you make or your status in society . Who agrees ???? 😁
Just finished watching and gosh...real shame you didn't enjoy it more James lol. 😝 This movie when it came out was a very nice and enjoyable version of the Cinderella tale. I loved the aspect of Leonardo Dr Vinci was slid in there as a added supporting character. For the time period, it felt more of a "real" actual telling of Danielle's story from her GG Granddaughter. And all the places they used for filming, esp. that wonderful castle was just a feast for your eyes. The actors were good in their roles, though....sigh yes, not many Americans can do a really good British accent. That's pretty much a given. I had forgotten that it was an early- Toby Jones movie, he was in 2 of the Capt.America movies if you remember. Anjelica Huston is pretty much film royalty in her Grandfather and Father were very well known actor/ directors. Her Father was - John Huston, and her brother is also an actor who's been in various films for years. ( He plays- Stryker in : X-Men Origins: Wolverine.) Anyways, this movie is loved by many girls and women who are very much Romantics lol.
This is my favorite Cinderella movie. It came out when I was in high school and we went to see it 3 times in the cinema!!! I loved that it was A realistic take on the story that kept the wimsey of the fairy tale but grounded it in our world. Angelica Houston as the stepmother brings so much nuance to the character.
How is this movie NOT realistic enough for you? 1. You have freakin Da Vinci in the movie! Do you prefer fairy-godmother turning pumpkins into carriages? 2. The prince and cinderella actually go on a few 'dates' before they fall in for each other as opposed to meeting for the first time at the ball and wanting to get married! 3. Not to mention the 2 step sisters that are totally different from each other. 4. The plot where they can't pay their taxes so they sell whatever they can. 5. The rebellious prince that has a complete change of mind about the 'crown' because he is growing in front of our eyes. ???
She is beneath him in station, because she does not own the land, it was her father's but not hers. It went to her stepmother at his death. That does make her beneath him. That's why she lied to begin with, because she HAD to be a higher station to get Maurice back.
This is my favorite Cinderella story, for a reason. 1) you don’t need magic, 2) help in a way, 3) the second sister is much accepting and helpful to her adoptive sister, in which Daniella love her second sister than the first. (Hence the reason the first step-sister is like the mother.) 4) definitely better than the dark telling of the story. And 5) getting to know the person through out the story, is better dynamic of the Prince and Daniella. And the last one within my books is the actual location for the feel of the movie. Which is strange to have actual location for those outdoors scene.
the title comes on a little strong especially since I think this version of cinderella resonated alot of with people. Ordinarily, I wouldnt click the video seeing a title like that because it comes across as a quick judgement. However! I know you guys, and I know that you wouldnt be that disrespectful to any movie that you watch and it's always interesting to hear what you have to say. And of course I did enjoy your reaction, so thank you. growing up this was my favorite version of cinderella because of how they both made this true to the cinderella story but also how dimensional she felt and relatable. That she's not just a character of fairy tale, she feels like many strong women that we admire in our real lives as a child. I had hoped that when Disney decided to make the live action films of the cartoons that they would've gone with something closer to this. Drew combined with this instrumental soundtrack and scenery just made this movie feel beautiful to me similar to how I feel with the Pride and Prejudice movie w/ Kiara Knightly
There are water-treading shoes, much like the boats Leo DV wore in this movie. Most are inflatable. The good ones let you step about a foot below the surface, like walking in deep snow. On the shallow ones you fall much more easily, but if the water is still you can skate a bit.
@@cayanne3420 I hope you're right. I may watch it in a few days. I'm usually fine with people hating on movies or games or whatever, but some things are just too close to the heart, yknow?
@@BoxOKittens Totally! I don't blame you for not wanting to watch someone hate on something you love. Not trying to force you, just letting you know that these guys did enjoy the movie, it's just not for them. The title is just a little misleading and it seemed to get people upset.
How did y'all title it as kinda wack but it was clear you enjoyed it all through out and even agreed it was good albeit not your usual cup of tea lmao lil misleading but oh well lol
YES! Thank you so much for reacting to this. Understand that this is not a new favorite for you.. but I did enjoy the laughs you got from it :) It truly has some great camerawork, locations, story and humor.. but my biggest love for this movie is the costuming 😍
My Folklore and Mythology class in college spent a quarter on Cinderella. There are thousands of versions from every era of every region of Europe. There is no 'original' as it derived slowly from multiple sources slowly becoming recognizable and then diversifying out into new stories slowly dissolving back into the collective unconscious. Folklore and Mythology are the social scars of trauma, and the stories the mechanisms culture learns to cope with change. Letting them dissolve back into new stories, as much as it seems a travesty to purists, is the healthy way humanity deals with life, collectively.
I recommend finding different reactors who are able to appreciate these heartfelt nuanced movies. Some guys tend to not get them and judge on their surface understanding level. I recommend you go watch the Ever After live watch party reaction by Doctor Disney. Also The Movie Budz channel as a whole is an awesome channel if you look for nuance and movies that some reactors tend to ignore.
this comment is weirdly passive aggressive lmao like if you've watched anything by these two reactors before you'd see how great they are at understanding/analyzing films and having deep discussions about them, just because they don't have this movie as one of their favorites, doesn't mean they didn't "understand it" or judge it on "surface" level?
@@mythlesbian I only meant to direct fans of these movies to spaces and communities where they are valued and appreciated. I meant no offense. My apologies if it felt that way.
@@mythlesbian bro this comment helped warn me away from this video, 'passive aggressive' my ass they're just trying to help folks like me from wasting our time
I absolutely loved this movie and good for you guys reacting to it. You are Trendsetters among the reaction community as I am shocked more people haven’t reacted to this great movie.
This is my favourite feel-good movie. I watch this any time I'm sick or need a pick me up. Although I sincerely appreciate how honest you guys are about your reviews. Saying it wasn't your thing. That makes me trust your reviews because I know you'll be honest. I dunno. Seems small but it actually means a lot to me. :)
One of my favorite movies, though Drew's accent is really awful! I think "Nine" got the context in history. James has to get out of the 21st century and learn a bit about how life worked in the past. Arranged marriages, class divides, duty. Of course this movie messed with that in having "Danielle" be so independent, and the Prince as well. The only let-down of the film is when she doesn't allow the Prince to rescue her. But this is about a film and not a lesson in history. Thanks for watching it.
For what it's worth, there isn't really a "the original" version of Cinderella. I'm pretty sure it's one of the most, if not the single most, ubiquitous storylines/trope-blends across all sorts of human cultures & languages. Some versions just wound up a little more well-known/documented/codified than others :)
... Yeeaah the way female-aimed movies are still shit on and downplayed even when they're amazing... lol. I'm not going to hate on these guys because a lot of men feel the same way (for obvious reasons) but sometimes I have to ask what an already great romantic movie has to do to be seen as valid by some people. I guess I get it though, I also feel adverse to movies that I view as too testosterone-packed despite how objectively good they are.
It kinda has nothing to do with that. It wasn’t my kind of film, doesn’t have to be a women or man thing. It’s the same as someone not liking an action movie
@@whitenoisereacts Saying it's not your "kind" of film definitely comes off as you just can't tolerate a chick flick and all those gooey feelings. I thought you guys weren't that immature. Bummer.
about her dad - one of the first symptoms of a heart attack is some pain in the arm, usually above the elbow. Just strange sudden pain, look it up, it varies. it's a great interpretation on how he could've died. In the story his death is sudden, just while he is leaving the estate, so the heart attack is really good modern and reasonable take on it. I like this movie because of how it interprets magic and how it covers "plot holes" of the tale, without making it stupid or exaggerated like all new disney remakes did with their source material))
My favorite spanish teacher and i used to watch this movie all the time in her laptop at recess, it was great!!! Plus Prince Henry was my forever crush. ☝🏻😄
I was a little nervous when I read the title because I have loved this movie since I was a kid, but even though it wasn't your thing, you guys never disappoint with your genuine reviews, analyses.
The Cinderella story type is really old there's soooo many versions, the first version comes from China, Cinderella is called Ye Xian it's from around 850CE and her fairy godmother character is a goldfish!
"kinda wack"? It's the only Cinderella adaption where the main character isn't a complete doormat AND the only one where the step mother and step sisters are more than just one dimensional monsters.
The Americas they spoke about were what is the Central America now. People were sell to Jacques Cartier for being slaves in here. As a french, I think they showed very well how was the life in old times.
I would question anybody’s taste and consider it wack if they got through this movie and didn’t care for it. It’s beautiful and has a lot substance and heart, but different strokes for different folks, I guess.
You should react to non Disney fairy tale movies, like Peter Pan 2003, Alice in Wonderland 1999, The Slipper and the Rose, Beauty and the Beast 1946, Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow, Snow White a Tale of Terror, and The Company of Wolves
Imagine this: your husband died so for the sake of your children you need to marry somebody immediately they can be handsome or not, they just need to have a good money to support the children, other than one day after barely meeting him he dies and you’re stuck with his children and your children alone, a single parent to raise. That’s what the Baroness had to go through that’s why she’s like this, she tried her very best to find the prettiest a daughter she had to marry the prince to support. This is not me supporting her, but that’s just the situation of how it was like back then
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV MOVIES TO REWATCH!!! It’s the best in the worst way 🧡🧡🧡 I haven’t watched the video yet but… I don’t think you guys are gonna like it haha
I LOVE this movie!!! Definitely my #1 favorite remake. My 2nd fav is probably the 2015 Disney live action. Those are the only two I’m thinking about right now. But ether way I love this film and it’s definitely my #1 and will always be me #1 favorite. I love fairytale medieval type of movies that take place in the past. I think this version is based more off the actual story I think I remember seeing that online or hearing that somewhere, I could be wrong though. Love the videos!
My absolute favorite cinderella adaptation And the main reason are Drew Barrymores and Anjelica Hustons excellent Performances Especially Drew Barrymores portrait of the main character Danielle is the main reason why this movie worked despite all the Major historical inaccuracies and the really shallow writing including the extreme cheesy love story as the main the main story arc instead of Focusing on Cinderellas miserable life (being the actually main story in the disney animated movie and in the original fairytale from the Brothers Grimm fairytale books) caused by her incredible cruel stepmother and stepsisters but also her unbreakable ability to not get dragged down by this live and becoming also a miserabel person instead she was being able to keep her main character feathers of pure goodness loveliness and kindness in contrast to her whole life being degraded to a worthless house slave forced serving horrible people in her own families property stolen by her stepmother I really believe Drew Barrymore acting Carries the whole movie to the end and i cannot imagine any other actress of the mid 90s wich also have being fill the role like Drew have done and without her the movie would probably being the sane tremendous Trainwreck like the currently released new Cinderella remake produced by Amazon wich nobody asked for and with almost everyone going in to this version with already pretty low expectations, the movie have been managed surprising everyone the even the lowest expectation was still to high for this hideous abdomination of a Cinderella story retelling owned by Amazon
This is one of if not the best Cinderella adaptation!
Literally the only cinderella story i ever not only tolerated but truly loved! It's best cinderella portrayal
One hundred percent agree. The best Cinderella adaptation
I will die on this hill!!! This is the best version of Cinderella ever made💕💕💕
One of the most quotable movies ever, Angelica Houston is 🔥🔥🔥
YES
The historical references in this movie are wonderful. The scene in 25:10 references the very well-known legend of The Women of Weinsberg. In 1140, when King Conrad III defeated the Duke of Welf and placed Weinsberg under siege, the wives of the men in the besieged castle negotiated a surrender which granted them the right to leave with whatever they could carry on their shoulders, with the permission of the king. Leaving everything else aside, each woman took her own husband on her shoulders and carried him out. When the king's people saw what was happening, many of them said that that was not what had been meant and wanted to put a stop to it. But the king laughed and accepted the women's trick. "A king" he said, "should always stand by his word."
I saw this movie for the first time in my 30s. The historical references and many other things, such as the production value and the beautiful storytelling, make this one of my most appreciated movies.
Oh wow! I didn’t know that. So cool
Not yall calling this absolute masterpiece of cinema wack :o
James *laughing and smiling throughout the movie*
James at the end : yeah that’s not my thing
😂
They both enjoyed it, why lie? There is no shame in liking this movie.
What? Why would we lie? We’re clearly getting more flack for actually stating our opinion…if we were afraid of anything, it would be in admitting a movie wasn’t our thing
@@whitenoisereacts i don’t think you guys were lying at all, you can have a good time with a movie and it can still not be your thing. I would just like to take the opportunity to talk about how society devalues anything women related and how romance is supposedly something for women. Objectively, an action movie is not better than a romcom for example. What makes a movie good is not the type of movie, but the writing, the acting, the cinematography, etc. Yet, a romcom is often seen as automatically silly and action movie as something cool. There are definitely some biases that influence how we appreciate movies. It would be a great subject of discussion for your channel if you ever want to talk about that :) i love your channel and i watch your videos regularly, keep the good work 👍
@@yassy02 They definitely come off as not liking this because it's a girly romance movie and not an action flick, and I could not be more disappointed in them.
@@virginianoone9395 You are stating something that is really, really low on your part. They've watched LOADS of romance-themed movies and liked alot of them
There isn't a problem with her birthright. The daughter of a Baron and a Comtesse is technically a member of the gentry. She's just not in a position to assert that birthright as she controls none of her father's estate.
This takes place before Napoleonic law. It's one of the few things that happened after the French Revolution that has stuck. Now, when the head of an estate passes away, it is passed half to the spouse and the other half split among their children. I'm from Louisiana and to sell my grandfather's house my grandmother and all six of his children had to sign off (my dad asked my brother and I if we were interested, we were not, and yet he still debated making both of us sign off rather than him.)
Her mother wasn't actually a Comtesse. There's a blink and you'll miss it line where the Baroness says something like "How dare you, turning your mother into a Comtesse." She just picked a title and then used her mother's name
OHHH This is honestly one of the good Cinderella adaptations in terms of making Cinderella a more independent person whilst fitting into the narrative constrictions. Takes the most time to develop their relationship, takes the most time to establish why Cinderella can't leave and how abusive her situation is. Many of them either push too hard on the girl boss narrative or never really invest in matching the world-building to the characters and their storyline. Or don't try anything new.
Cinderella Man would be cool on too
Man that's a disappointing title. I adore this movie and have always considered it the best Cinderella adaptation out there. The fact her character is strong willed, intelligent and kind made me love thisbmovie growing up. Sad you couldn't appreciate it more
Same thing happened when they watched Legally Blonde- James kept trying to call it silly, no substance fluff & his collaborators were like “What are you talking about? This move has the best message!” A lot of sexism he still hasn’t outgrown. Also wish he’d let literally anyone else finish a thought before interrupting.
My favourite line from this movie, which I've used on people many times is
"If you suffer your people to ill-educated and their manners corrupted from infancy, what else is there to be concluded, but that you first make thieves and then punish them?"
Honestly, I think EverAfter is the best version of the live action story of Cinderella. I remember going to see it at the movies.
The punch to the face of her step sister was a big crowd pleaser.
Some people think it's anti feminist to love Cinderella. They couldn't be more wrong.
After all the heartbreak, grief, and abuse, she remained KIND. most adaptations portray this, including "Ever After."
You are so on point!! :)
It’s the reason why I once said that Cinderella is the moral of resilience through “Kindness” as most or nearly everyone would be jealous of her because she is what most people cannot find in themselves.
I guess that’s why I’ve found something so special in Cinderella since I was young, because I found and truly understood that even when she was going through her breakdown and moment of burnout for finding a reason to basically keep living and finding a reason for hope in herself and in patience for others, I found that she has always been my role model and I have always been sad whenever I couldn’t be like her in times that I really got frustrated and found it hard to forgive when I felt betrayed again and again and rejected to a point where I felt like the hope I was given was just beginning to be just me trying to believe people I wanted to change, would change. But I believe that through it all, kindness is one of the most purest things you can ever come across and it also comes in many forms, but in Cinderella’s case, it was her innocence and resilience that shows her self preservation as she remains true to herself and won’t change for anyone because she knows that’s what she believes and wants which takes COURAGE. To put aside your pride even when you could seek revenge or injustice. That’s why I love this version as much or more than the Disney, as the Disney one isn’t representing Cinderella to be desperate for someone to save her, she had been trying to save HERSELF using her belief in KINDNESS and her relief and hope and award happened through her struggle to be her happiness which was love from a Prince who helped her escape her circumstances that she didn’t deserve.
People need to understand that people do not live alone, but receive help and support from others whether it’s intentional or not in whatever situation. Life is made with multiple circumstances and people give each other what they need together, so even if it took a Prince to save Cinderella, it’s much more than the unobserved label for rags to riches complex that she “needed” a man. She needed love and hope. And love was her reward because time compiles all her good deeds to determine her as a person throughout and not just the outcome of her award. Life is a hard test, so let’s see if you could compare yourself to Cinderella and see how much you know yourself with self forgiveness and forgiveness for others and to learn and be kind. It’s not easy.
Not only that, but the accusation that she just sat around waiting for a prince to come around to save her from her abusive home, instead of taking action to leave herself, just comes off as victim blaming.
Literally the only cinderella story i ever not only tolerated but truly loved! It's best cinderella portrayal . Whoever suggested this deseves a hug lol thanks for reacting to this and I didn't even watch the reaction yet lol
the best Cinderella adaptation
Looking at the title I guess I came to get my childhood ruined WOOOO
Haven't seen the video yet but I am highly disappointed by the title how could you possibly think this version of Cinderella is wack throughout the entire movie she's not even close to attempting to be near the prince or want anything to do with him all of their meetings are completely coincidental she's a bright, intelligent, strong, well read woman all on her own. She even saves herself from the villain in the end she is no need for him, their relationship has nothing to do with that savior cliche. Her story is amazing. Phooey.
Ha just tuning in but this was my initial thought! Either way, still going to watch and enjoy😊
Justed watched the whole review: Totally get both of your perspectives! Glad the movie gave you a few laughs.
Totally agree. This movie was ahead of it’s time. By far the best adaptation of Cinderella.
Yeah I’m sad that they didn’t like it. I wish more reactors would watch it
@@julia.c.mcclure92 they did like it tho lol I don't get the title
@@Shadyoaksretirement yeah it was weird cause the whole movie they seemed like they were enjoying it so I was surprised at the end when they randomly said they didn’t care for it lol
I DONT ACCEPT THIS DECLARATION. THIS MOVIE IS MY CHILDHOOD 🥺
I've always loved this adaptation of Cinderella! For two sole reasons alone, which is that Anjelica Huston makes the best evil stepmother ever with those eyebrows, and that it's the only Cinderella movie that lets Cinderella punch her stepsister 😂
She's also the voice of Mother Gothel, in Barbie as Rapunzel, has the same sort of mannerism as the step mother in this movie. I love Anjelica Huston.
I love how Danielle had her own spirit and love is love no matter your station in life or how much money you make or your status in society . Who agrees ???? 😁
This is so nostalgic, I watched this movie my whole childhood! 😍
Just finished watching and gosh...real shame you didn't enjoy it more James lol. 😝
This movie when it came out was a very nice and enjoyable version of the Cinderella tale. I loved the aspect of Leonardo Dr Vinci was slid in there as a added supporting character. For the time period, it felt more of a "real" actual telling of Danielle's story from her GG Granddaughter. And all the places they used for filming, esp. that wonderful castle was just a feast for your eyes. The actors were good in their roles, though....sigh yes, not many Americans can do a really good British accent. That's pretty much a given. I had forgotten that it was an early- Toby Jones movie, he was in 2 of the Capt.America movies if you remember. Anjelica Huston is pretty much film royalty in her Grandfather and Father were very well known actor/ directors. Her Father was - John Huston, and her brother is also an actor who's been in various films for years. ( He plays- Stryker in : X-Men Origins: Wolverine.) Anyways, this movie is loved by many girls and women who are very much Romantics lol.
I watched this movie a lot as a kid . It's such a great adaptation of Cinderella .
It's fantastic. :)
This was insanely progressive for late 90s. A heroine like this.
This is my favorite Cinderella movie. It came out when I was in high school and we went to see it 3 times in the cinema!!! I loved that it was A realistic take on the story that kept the wimsey of the fairy tale but grounded it in our world. Angelica Houston as the stepmother brings so much nuance to the character.
Honestly don't know what you could dislike about this movie....
This is my fav movie…fun fact I’ve actually been to the castle in the last shot,,..it’s hugeeee
I’d love to go to it xx
Where was that filmed?
@@julia.c.mcclure92 chateau de Hautefort in France
Personally I think it's the most perfect a Cinderella adaptation could be.
My fav Cinderella... What you mean wack?
No way! One of my favorite films!!
Next watch Practical Magic! Another great 90’s film!
Not you guys calling the best cinderella adaptation wack😭 love you guys though so it's okay
Many of these "set" pieces ,are ,location shots.
How is this movie NOT realistic enough for you?
1. You have freakin Da Vinci in the movie! Do you prefer fairy-godmother turning pumpkins into carriages?
2. The prince and cinderella actually go on a few 'dates' before they fall in for each other as opposed to meeting for the first time at the ball and wanting to get married!
3. Not to mention the 2 step sisters that are totally different from each other.
4. The plot where they can't pay their taxes so they sell whatever they can.
5. The rebellious prince that has a complete change of mind about the 'crown' because he is growing in front of our eyes.
???
I love this version of Cinderella.
This is not /just/ a Cinderella story. It is the BEST adaptation of the Cinderella story ever!
She is beneath him in station, because she does not own the land, it was her father's but not hers. It went to her stepmother at his death. That does make her beneath him. That's why she lied to begin with, because she HAD to be a higher station to get Maurice back.
This adaption was way ahead of its time.
Maurice running to try and save Danielle from LePue was so pure and sweet because he’s so old. 😭😭
Love. This. Movie. Deep cut from my childhood right here
This is my favorite Cinderella story, for a reason. 1) you don’t need magic, 2) help in a way, 3) the second sister is much accepting and helpful to her adoptive sister, in which Daniella love her second sister than the first. (Hence the reason the first step-sister is like the mother.) 4) definitely better than the dark telling of the story. And 5) getting to know the person through out the story, is better dynamic of the Prince and Daniella.
And the last one within my books is the actual location for the feel of the movie. Which is strange to have actual location for those outdoors scene.
the title comes on a little strong especially since I think this version of cinderella resonated alot of with people. Ordinarily, I wouldnt click the video seeing a title like that because it comes across as a quick judgement. However! I know you guys, and I know that you wouldnt be that disrespectful to any movie that you watch and it's always interesting to hear what you have to say. And of course I did enjoy your reaction, so thank you.
growing up this was my favorite version of cinderella because of how they both made this true to the cinderella story but also how dimensional she felt and relatable. That she's not just a character of fairy tale, she feels like many strong women that we admire in our real lives as a child. I had hoped that when Disney decided to make the live action films of the cartoons that they would've gone with something closer to this.
Drew combined with this instrumental soundtrack and scenery just made this movie feel beautiful to me similar to how I feel with the Pride and Prejudice movie w/ Kiara Knightly
This was definitely the best Cinderella ever made. I love Drew and she killed it here!
There are water-treading shoes, much like the boats Leo DV wore in this movie. Most are inflatable. The good ones let you step about a foot below the surface, like walking in deep snow. On the shallow ones you fall much more easily, but if the water is still you can skate a bit.
Welp I'm glad I looked at the comments first, I love this adaptation of Cinderella and I really cannot stand to watch people trash on it, so bye!
You should know they didn't really trash on it, the movie itself is just not their cup of tea. The title just put some people off.
@@cayanne3420 I hope you're right. I may watch it in a few days. I'm usually fine with people hating on movies or games or whatever, but some things are just too close to the heart, yknow?
@@BoxOKittens Totally! I don't blame you for not wanting to watch someone hate on something you love. Not trying to force you, just letting you know that these guys did enjoy the movie, it's just not for them. The title is just a little misleading and it seemed to get people upset.
How did y'all title it as kinda wack but it was clear you enjoyed it all through out and even agreed it was good albeit not your usual cup of tea lmao lil misleading but oh well lol
This Cinderella adaptation is the best, I would like to see Hayley and Stella react to it 💗
Omg!! This is one of my favorite movies and nobody does reactions to it yay! I’m pumped.
Lol your going to bother some people with that title, this movie has some serious fans!
Lol we have
YES! Thank you so much for reacting to this. Understand that this is not a new favorite for you.. but I did enjoy the laughs you got from it :) It truly has some great camerawork, locations, story and humor.. but my biggest love for this movie is the costuming 😍
My Folklore and Mythology class in college spent a quarter on Cinderella. There are thousands of versions from every era of every region of Europe. There is no 'original' as it derived slowly from multiple sources slowly becoming recognizable and then diversifying out into new stories slowly dissolving back into the collective unconscious. Folklore and Mythology are the social scars of trauma, and the stories the mechanisms culture learns to cope with change. Letting them dissolve back into new stories, as much as it seems a travesty to purists, is the healthy way humanity deals with life, collectively.
I recommend finding different reactors who are able to appreciate these heartfelt nuanced movies. Some guys tend to not get them and judge on their surface understanding level. I recommend you go watch the Ever After live watch party reaction by Doctor Disney. Also The Movie Budz channel as a whole is an awesome channel if you look for nuance and movies that some reactors tend to ignore.
The Movie Budz is my favorite reaction channel :)
this comment is weirdly passive aggressive lmao like if you've watched anything by these two reactors before you'd see how great they are at understanding/analyzing films and having deep discussions about them, just because they don't have this movie as one of their favorites, doesn't mean they didn't "understand it" or judge it on "surface" level?
@@mythlesbian I only meant to direct fans of these movies to spaces and communities where they are valued and appreciated. I meant no offense. My apologies if it felt that way.
@@mythlesbian bro this comment helped warn me away from this video, 'passive aggressive' my ass they're just trying to help folks like me from wasting our time
Omg I love the Movie Budz!
25:10, it helps to know some History. (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Weinsberg)
I absolutely loved this movie and good for you guys reacting to it. You are Trendsetters among the reaction community as I am shocked more people haven’t reacted to this great movie.
This is my favourite feel-good movie. I watch this any time I'm sick or need a pick me up. Although I sincerely appreciate how honest you guys are about your reviews. Saying it wasn't your thing. That makes me trust your reviews because I know you'll be honest. I dunno. Seems small but it actually means a lot to me. :)
One of my favorite movies, though Drew's accent is really awful! I think "Nine" got the context in history. James has to get out of the 21st century and learn a bit about how life worked in the past. Arranged marriages, class divides, duty. Of course this movie messed with that in having "Danielle" be so independent, and the Prince as well. The only let-down of the film is when she doesn't allow the Prince to rescue her. But this is about a film and not a lesson in history. Thanks for watching it.
Ever after is my favorite Cinderella adaption! Just beautiful and the acting is superb.
This is oneof my favourite movies. :)
Creepy old guy is Riff Raff in Rocky Horror Picture Show 😁
Omg omg omg! Thank you so much for doing this one! Been obsessed with this movie and Drew since I was 7!!
"Don't send then here we don't want them!" XD hahaha, nice.
I love this movie! It's so good! Always up to rewatch it. The acting, story, script, scenery. cinematography, everything is just amazing!
For what it's worth, there isn't really a "the original" version of Cinderella. I'm pretty sure it's one of the most, if not the single most, ubiquitous storylines/trope-blends across all sorts of human cultures & languages. Some versions just wound up a little more well-known/documented/codified than others :)
This is one of my absolute favorites
... Yeeaah the way female-aimed movies are still shit on and downplayed even when they're amazing... lol. I'm not going to hate on these guys because a lot of men feel the same way (for obvious reasons) but sometimes I have to ask what an already great romantic movie has to do to be seen as valid by some people.
I guess I get it though, I also feel adverse to movies that I view as too testosterone-packed despite how objectively good they are.
It kinda has nothing to do with that. It wasn’t my kind of film, doesn’t have to be a women or man thing. It’s the same as someone not liking an action movie
@akien relkins yeah the same old thing always... But worry not! More people will do reactions to this one soon enough ;)
@@whitenoisereacts Saying it's not your "kind" of film definitely comes off as you just can't tolerate a chick flick and all those gooey feelings. I thought you guys weren't that immature. Bummer.
about her dad - one of the first symptoms of a heart attack is some pain in the arm, usually above the elbow. Just strange sudden pain, look it up, it varies. it's a great interpretation on how he could've died. In the story his death is sudden, just while he is leaving the estate, so the heart attack is really good modern and reasonable take on it. I like this movie because of how it interprets magic and how it covers "plot holes" of the tale, without making it stupid or exaggerated like all new disney remakes did with their source material))
this is the closest to the original story of any Cinderella adaptations
You guys should watch A Knight’s Tale. Heath Ledger was awesome in it.
My favorite spanish teacher and i used to watch this movie all the time in her laptop at recess, it was great!!! Plus Prince Henry was my forever crush. ☝🏻😄
Aww I really like this movie ❤️🥺
u guys keep doing my fave movies that are not very well known and underrated *cries*
I was a little nervous when I read the title because I have loved this movie since I was a kid, but even though it wasn't your thing, you guys never disappoint with your genuine reviews, analyses.
🧐 it my top favorite Cinderella live action movie
This is my favorite movie!! I'm so happy you reviewed it!!
It takes place somewhere during the Rennaissance. that becomes easier to tell when we see the Mona Lisa
The Cinderella story type is really old there's soooo many versions, the first version comes from China, Cinderella is called Ye Xian it's from around 850CE and her fairy godmother character is a goldfish!
"kinda wack"? It's the only Cinderella adaption where the main character isn't a complete doormat AND the only one where the step mother and step sisters are more than just one dimensional monsters.
Loved this adaption.
I hope Who framed Rodger rabbit is on your list. Would love to hear an animators reaction to it
Ooo this title is not it 🥲😳
This Cinderella and The one with Brandy and Whitney Houston are the best adaptations of this story…
The creep with,the mustache, is Richard Obrien FROM RHPS
Is there a new definition of wack?
The Americas they spoke about were what is the Central America now. People were sell to Jacques Cartier for being slaves in here.
As a french, I think they showed very well how was the life in old times.
There is no "actual" Cinderella story. Almost every society has multiple versions, pre Brothers Grimm.
Ever After is an amazing empowering touching Cinderella adaptation
I would question anybody’s taste and consider it wack if they got through this movie and didn’t care for it. It’s beautiful and has a lot substance and heart, but different strokes for different folks, I guess.
I'm only a few minutes in but I will say that this is my favorite version behind the disney cartoon.
This is both my favorite Cinderella movie and my favorite Drew Barrymore movie!
best cinderella adaption, yall calling this wack makes me question your taste big time smh
The only Cinderella for me 😌
You should react to non Disney fairy tale movies, like Peter Pan 2003, Alice in Wonderland 1999, The Slipper and the Rose, Beauty and the Beast 1946, Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow, Snow White a Tale of Terror, and The Company of Wolves
Imagine this: your husband died so for the sake of your children you need to marry somebody immediately they can be handsome or not, they just need to have a good money to support the children, other than one day after barely meeting him he dies and you’re stuck with his children and your children alone, a single parent to raise. That’s what the Baroness had to go through that’s why she’s like this, she tried her very best to find the prettiest a daughter she had to marry the prince to support.
This is not me supporting her, but that’s just the situation of how it was like back then
the good thing about you its even if you dont enjoy the movie that much you always pay attention when you watch .
This is the best Cinderella movie and my favorite movie of all time!💕
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV MOVIES TO REWATCH!!! It’s the best in the worst way 🧡🧡🧡 I haven’t watched the video yet but… I don’t think you guys are gonna like it haha
Oops just noticed the title
"And the name's Henry if you don't mind" I HATE that line. Makes me want to slap him in the face.
This is my favourite adaptation
I LOVE this movie!!! Definitely my #1 favorite remake. My 2nd fav is probably the 2015 Disney live action. Those are the only two I’m thinking about right now. But ether way I love this film and it’s definitely my #1 and will always be me #1 favorite. I love fairytale medieval type of movies that take place in the past. I think this version is based more off the actual story I think I remember seeing that online or hearing that somewhere, I could be wrong though. Love the videos!
_Ever After_ is one of THE best. Loving it.
Omg, you guys reacting to this almost made me cry... I've been waiting forever for someone to react to this movie. ITS MY FAVOURITE
Two movies that I love: Pride & Prejudice and Ever after....
I absolutely love this film, and it is my favorite Cinderella adaptation.
My absolute favorite cinderella adaptation
And the main reason are Drew Barrymores and Anjelica Hustons excellent Performances
Especially Drew Barrymores portrait of the main character Danielle is the main reason why this movie worked despite all the Major historical inaccuracies and the really shallow writing including the extreme cheesy love story as the main the main story arc
instead of Focusing on Cinderellas miserable life (being the actually main story in the disney animated movie and in the original fairytale from the Brothers Grimm fairytale books) caused by her incredible cruel stepmother and stepsisters but also her unbreakable ability to not get dragged down by this live and becoming also a miserabel person instead she was being able to keep her main character feathers of pure goodness loveliness and kindness in contrast to her whole life being degraded to a worthless house slave forced serving horrible people in her own families property stolen by her stepmother
I really believe Drew Barrymore acting Carries the whole movie to the end and i cannot imagine any other actress of the mid 90s wich also have being fill the role like Drew have done and without her the movie would probably being the sane tremendous Trainwreck like the currently released new Cinderella remake produced by Amazon wich nobody asked for and with almost everyone going in to this version with already pretty low expectations, the movie have been managed surprising everyone the even the lowest expectation was still to high for this hideous abdomination of a Cinderella story retelling owned by Amazon