The old classic Disney tale of “Cinderella” has been brought back to movie theaters with only some slight changes which are not very thrilling. This version is no “Maleficent” or “Snow White and the Huntsman,” where the plotline has been twisted into new story. This is just the basic, original Cinderella tale.

Ella’s parents die, her rude stepmother takes over, her life becomes miserable until the Fairy Godmother comes to save her and bring her to the ball. Long story short, she lives happily ever after with the help of a handsome prince. I could tell this story in my sleep. There are only two new additions to the old movie. It explains how Ella got the nickname Cinderella, and the mice don’t have that original animation that everyone came to love.

The highlight of the movie is that it teaches the audience a lesson. There were plenty times within the movie that I felt for the characters, and I was surprised that it could bring those emotions out of me. The evil step-sisters were wicked, which was great, but they were excessive at times and almost impractical.

One of the only renowned actors casted in the movie is Helena Bonham Carter, most known for her role in the “Harry Potter” series as Bellatrix Lestrange, who rocks the role of the Fairy Godmother. The  only other actor that I have previously heard of, Cate Blanchett, portrayed the Wicked Stepmother perfectly and definitely enhanced the tone and quality of the movie. The other, less well-known actors, also did a great job portraying their role for a children’s movie.  I came to love Cinderella, played by Lily James, and was rooting for her the entire movie.

“Cinderella” is aimed mostly for young girls but won’t bore anyone else who goes to see it. The storyline is rather predictable, but it still holds the magic of Disney. Come see the movie if you are looking for something fun to do, but don’t break your back in an attempt to get to the movie theater for it.  I’ll give it a 7 out of ten for its magical aspects, but it lacks originality.

Erica Kelble is a Multimedia Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.