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Cinderella 1950 vs 2015

posted 10 years ago by justinohearn
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Which version of the character do you prefer?

Cinderella- I would say a toss up. I love Ilene Woods performance as Cindy. She is kind, sweet and nurturing but also smart, sassy and strong willed. She really bring her to life. I thought Lily James was great as well. She was perfectly cast and did the character justice. If I had to pick I would give a slight edge to the 1950 version but I love both.

Lady Tremaine- 1950 all the way. I like Cate as an actress and I thought he did well. But I felt they made the character a bit too over the top. She felt more like Cruella De Vil that Lady Tremaine at times. Eleanor Audley is perfectly chilling as the stepmother and makes her an evil woman who you love to hate.

The Prince- 2015. The original was barely in the movie.

The Fairy Godmother- I liked both I would probably give an edge to the 1950 version.

Drizella- 2015

Anastasia- 1950

The Grand Duke- 1950

The King- 2015

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[–] phillindholm 10 years ago

I'd say both. On their own terms, each one is perfect. I never thought I'd love the new ''Cinderella'' as much as the old one, but, I do.

[–] cdull 10 years ago

I love the king in the 1950 film because he reminded me of my Uncle Jake.

Don't you lay a hand on my Sasquatch!

[–] Tinny-Tinette 10 years ago

To be honest, I find Lily James' Cinderella to be more sweeter and milder than Walt's version. The animated version Cinderella was indeed gracious and likeable, but she had spunk and dignity as well (though she still was a damsel in distress at the end). Although James' Cinderella was more feminist, I felt she still was a damsel in distress as well. Both of them are likable in their own way, but I'll take the animated one.

Lady Tremaine; Although I was underwhelmed by both, I'll take Kate Blanchett's. I thought she had more depth.

The Prince: I couldn't said it better myself, haha. He barely was in the movie.

The fairy Godmother: The animated one. She was sweeter and more endearing.

Drizella and Anastasia: The 2015 versions. While they're supposed to be beyond detestable in Walt's version, I find them untolerable. The live action version made them more likable.

The Grand Duke; The 1950-version. He was forgettable in the new version.

The King: The animated version. He was quite entertaining there.

[–] rbrtck 9 years ago

The animated version Cinderella was indeed gracious and likeable, but she had spunk and dignity as well (though she still was a damsel in distress at the end).

Well, she wasn't exactly one at the climax when she pulled out the other slipper in one of the best-executed twists in Disney (Walt Disney Animation Studios) history. The idea that she still had the other slipper had been around in literature, but in this case the audience went from "Yay, Cinderella got there in time! " to "Oh my God, the slipper just shattered--she's doomed! " to "Oh snap, take that Tremaine--you LOSE! " in short order. Really, it was quite awesome how Cinderella suddenly turned the tables like that (in such an understated way, on her part), leaving the villains in distress (permanently!).

Oh, and earlier when she was trapped she was the one who thought of getting Bruno, in effect saving herself, albeit with the help of the mice, Bruno, and others.

Drizella and Anastasia: The 2015 versions. While they're supposed to be beyond detestable in Walt's version, I find them untolerable. The live action version made them more likable.

While the latter is true in one way, I find the 1950 versions absolutely hilarious and entertaining, much like the equally cartoonishly over-the-top king, and I'm pretty sure that was the intention (in addition to them being detestable in other ways). I'll take them because they never cease to amuse me. They're pretty popular at Disneyland, too, by the way, with their ludicrous antics. To each their own, of course.

[–] Tinny-Tinette 9 years ago

Well, she wasn't exactly one at the climax when she pulled out the other slipper in one of the best-executed twists in Disney (Walt Disney Animation Studios) history. The idea that she still had the other slipper had been around in literature, but in this case the audience went from "Yay, Cinderella got there in time! " to "Oh my God, the slipper just shattered--she's doomed! " to "Oh snap, take that Tremaine--you LOSE! " in short order. Really, it was quite awesome how Cinderella suddenly turned the tables like that (in such an understated way, on her part), leaving the villains in distress (permanently!).

Okay, you've got me. Fair enough.

[–] dreamer-santiago80 10 years ago

Animated

[–] rbrtck 9 years ago

I love Ilene Woods performance as Cindy. She is kind, sweet and nurturing but also smart, sassy and strong willed.

Well, that's what all Disney princesses (in the animated features) are like. Don't get me wrong, each has a distinct personality, but they're all both sweet and sassy/spunky, too, and have been from the very beginning (don't let her voice fool you, Snow White is full of sass ). That's how Walt liked them, and they haven't changed in this respect to this day.

[–] KirH 9 years ago

The animated one is better. Sure the new one has some parts that look good, like the glass slippers, but it was just a live action remake.

[–] BatBanks 9 years ago

Cinderella-1950
Lady Tremaine-Ties
The Prince-2015
The Fairy Godmother-Ties
Drizella and Anastasia-Ties
The Grand Duke-1950
The King-Ties

[–] Sylvie17 9 years ago

The movie-1950 (more suspense, more humor= and the scene where the stepmother and sisters tear Cinderella's dress is powerful, and when she is crying in the garden, it makes me tear up every time.)

Cinderella- tie
The Prince- 2015
Lady Tremaine-1950
Stepsisters-tie
Fairy Godmother- 1950 (Bibbidi Boppity Boo).
The Dress- 2015 OMG
The King- 1950

[–] dsrtrosy-1 9 years ago

The Dress- 2015 OMG

^This--the dress is practically a character. I sat there with my mouth open. About the most beautiful costume piece I have ever seen.

[–] avi-greene2 9 years ago

The old one is better than this one. But I like Rodgers and Hammerstein more than both (with Whitney Houston).