Visually it can be stunning, although the characterisations are weak. Lacks the courage of its conviction. Mo is a skinny Jesus figure, voiced by Val Kilmer. Animation and live action are excellently mixed. The Cinderella story is darker than you might think.
Pantomime farce is replaced by costume drama.
Drew Barrymore makes a spirited heroine and Dougray Scott an intelligent prince. Copyright 1997-2001 insideout.co.uk. All rights reserved.