Walt Disney's Cinderella -- without any qualification that comes to mind -- is one of the most delightful bits of entertainment ever shown on a screen.

| Mar 11, 2025

You could argue that Cinderella is worth rewatching in 2019 for the animation — which truly is gorgeous — but that also gets you into some quagmire thanks to the poor 2005 Diamond Edition restoration that Disney continues to re-release...

| Feb 13, 2025

Coming out of the roughest period in the studio's history, Cinderella might be a simple feature but remains an effective return to the princess narrative.

| Oct 15, 2023

This bright, lively little musical fairy tale is from the second half of Disney’s classic animation period... it has a bright, clean style, vivid images, and strong storytelling.

| Sep 24, 2023

Because Cinderella was painstakingly hand drawn and filmed (almost 75 years ago), any version will have some level of graininess to it but the 4K transfer is the best this film has ever looked.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Aug 1, 2023

Some of the Tom and Jerry stuff goes a hair too long, but it’s a small gripe compared to the artistry and storytelling on display here. A powerhouse.

| Oct 21, 2022

There are half-a-dozen sprightly songs to enliven this all-cartoon picture and dazzling Technicolor to lend it eye appeal.

| Original Score: 2/3 | Nov 30, 2021

Disney once again tackles a timeless fairy tale to create an unforgettable masterpiece.

| Original Score: 10/10 | Aug 18, 2020

A fresh and unique interpretation of an age-old tale.

| Original Score: 4/4 | May 27, 2020

Cinderella is Walt Disney at his best. That means delight for the kids of the world and their worried parents, too.

| Jul 25, 2019

One of the most beloved of all animated features in the Disney stable, Cinderella was also the box office smash that saved Walt's studio during the precarious post-war period.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jun 29, 2019

Cinderella remains an iconic classic that will live on for generations.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jun 25, 2019

Cinderella is a real masterpiece.

| Original Score: 10/10 | Feb 6, 2019

One of Disney's most admired feature animations, Cinderella was nominated for several Oscars.

| Original Score: B+ | Aug 25, 2012

It's not all action, and while there's plenty to keep the kids entertained, there are also nice poetic touches of animated artistry that will appeal more to adults.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 15, 2011

Sweet fairy tale classic for little princesses.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Dec 22, 2010

Great animation, but not quite as great as the pre-war standard; deeply problematic gender issues in a reed-thin story; some brilliant characters, a lot of fairly dull ones.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Nov 9, 2009

Yes, it's beautiful, and yes, it's classic. But it's also got rather a bland pair of lead characters. That said, it's still enjoyable family entertainment, and shall remain forever so.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 3, 2009

Cinderella is beguiling proof that Walt Disney still knows his way around fairyland.

| Nov 3, 2009

The musical numbers woven into the fantasy are generally solid, with at least two or three likely hit tunes standing out in the half-dozen songs.

| Oct 27, 2008