Nice, but forgotten?

Rating: 6/10 (22 May 1999)

I can't believe no one has yet commented on this film, so I feel it my duty to be the first. This isn't one of Disney's best films (in my opinion), but holds it's own and is quite a beautiful story. With the mere fact that no one has yet commented on it shows how little of an impression it has on the general public today. Still, I believe anyone who thinks of Cinderella today thinks of mice, birds, and a plump and jolly Fairy Godmother; many of the elements first introduced by this delightful film. In addition, it spawned some classic songs like "Bibbity-bobbity- boo", and "A dream is a wish your heart makes." I think my favorite part is the mice singing their "we can do it" song while making a dress she can wear to the ball. I believe this movie was the first to introduce the concept of having two lovable side-kicks that the kids could relate to and enjoy: Gus and Jack (Aside from perhaps Thumper and Flower from Bambi). Disney realized the success of this much later and now include these types of characters in nearly all their animated movies. All in all I give it a 6Â½ out of 10, but respect it for what it is: A classic story that Disney made timeless and unforgettable.