"A Modern Cinderella" is a re-telling of the traditional story. However, in the update quite a few changes have been made. For example, there is no step-mother--just the nasty step-sister.
When the film begins, the action is a bit vague. It does improve as it goes, but exactly what's happening in the beginning is hard to follow. However, you soon see that Cinderella is less a slave but more the nice lady whose life is dictated by her selfish step-sister. For example, you see the step-sister throwing tantrums and feeling very upset when Cinderella shows up to the party. But, the real odd character was the lady who ran the boarding house. She behaves much like the fairy godmother--and waves her arm and can about like she's performing magic--though it appears she's just buying a nice costume for Cinderella to wear!
All in all, a very good film. The only negative for me was seeing her 'Prince Charming' kissing the shoe and thinking of her--I think the guy has some creepy sort of fetish! Still, quite enjoyable and well made for 1910.
When the film begins, the action is a bit vague. It does improve as it goes, but exactly what's happening in the beginning is hard to follow. However, you soon see that Cinderella is less a slave but more the nice lady whose life is dictated by her selfish step-sister. For example, you see the step-sister throwing tantrums and feeling very upset when Cinderella shows up to the party. But, the real odd character was the lady who ran the boarding house. She behaves much like the fairy godmother--and waves her arm and can about like she's performing magic--though it appears she's just buying a nice costume for Cinderella to wear!
All in all, a very good film. The only negative for me was seeing her 'Prince Charming' kissing the shoe and thinking of her--I think the guy has some creepy sort of fetish! Still, quite enjoyable and well made for 1910.