Review by lhill2-302-685936

My kids loved this movie. We watched it as a family and my youngest was dancing through most of it. My oldest, who is critical of most movies sat through it and even laughed at bits.

Is it going to win film of the year? No way. But it was good for what it was. I don't understand all the 1 star reviews because I've seen much worse films than this. I don't know what people were expecting?

I enjoyed the music overall, though some arrangements were odd trying to make the songs fit the scenes. It definitely feels like someone's dream project come to life.

My main issue was the costumes- some characters were dressed in baroque french style, others modern. How did Ella afford all the fabric to have 4 dresses in her basement? Ella's designs were boring (a pink and brown dress?) and all the same (one shoulder) and her fabulous ball gown was not flattering.

The prince was in drab outfits and didn't stand out. He wore black a lot, which I didn't understand because most of the costumes were extremely colorful.

Anyway, you could pick apart lots about this movie, but it WAS enjoyable. My children liked it, and isn't that who the movie is for?