Cinderella review: A shoddy but satisfying twist on the classic tale

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Cinderella (★★★☆☆) serves up an inspiring and strong female character to lead a messy but likable modern take on the fairytale.

Here, the heroine goes by her original name of Ella, and she is no longer preoccupied by fanciful dreams of a noble boy sweeping her off her feet and rescuing her into a life of fame and royalty.Instead, she aspires to make a name for herself as a fashion designer and entrepreneur, one who finds fame in her own right and love on her own terms.

Camila Cabello, the pop starlet, makes her acting debut in the role, and her appealing portrayal breaks the archetypal mold still further in terms of how she looks and acts.