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Cinderella story cast12/28/2023 Various characters have varying degrees of bad attitudes (mostly aimed at the protagonist), while some imitative behavior and slapstick style material occur. Some non-explicit, sexually related dialogue is present, as is some making out and various shots of young women in tight, short and/or somewhat revealing attire. Profanity consists of a handful of minor expletives, while some colorful phrases are also uttered. OUR WORD TO PARENTS: Here's a brief summary of the content found in this dramedy that's been rated PG. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). PAUL RODRIGUEZ plays the short-order cook at the diner who also encourages Sam to follow her dreams.Ĭurious if this title is entertaining, any good, and/or has any artistic merit?.MADELINE ZIMA and ANDREA AVERY play Sam's petty and mean step-sisters who treat her badly and try to undermine her happiness.JULIE GONZALO plays a snobby classmate who routinely looks down on and makes fun of Sam.REGINA KING plays Sam's diner co-worker who stands up for and encourages her to pursue her dreams and whatever will make her happy in life.DAN BYRD plays Sam's somewhat goofy best friend and aspiring actor who's there for her when she needs him and briefly makes out with Shelby.CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY plays the dreamy high school jock and class president who dumps Shelby when he realizes that there's someone else (Sam) who's better suited for him.JENNIFER COOLIDGE plays her mean and demanding stepmom who does everything in her power to put Sam down and ruin her life.HILARY DUFF plays a high school senior who dreams of going to Princeton and meeting her Prince Charming, but must contend with the meanness of her step-family and many other students.WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG For mild language and innuendo. WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? Younger girls (who enjoy Cinderella type stories) and fans of Duff just might. Her hopes are buoyed when she meets her potential Prince Charming first over the Internet and then in costume at the school dance, but she can't get herself to reveal her identity to him even when he turns out to be Austin.įrom that point on and as Austin tries to figure out who she is and with Fiona doing everything in her power to ruin the teen's life, Sam must decide what's right for her. That's not only due to being treated like a slave around her house and at the diner her father once ran, but also because other students, such as Shelby (JULIE GONZALO) and her clique, constantly put her down and Shelby's dreamy but misunderstood boyfriend, Austin (CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY), doesn't even know Sam exists.Įven so, her older diner coworkers, Rhonda (REGINA KING) and Bobby (PAUL RODRIGUEZ), routinely encourage her to pursue her dreams regardless of how others view or treat her. Although she has a good friend in Carter (DAN BYRD) and dreams of going to Princeton, Sam isn't happy. PLOT: Eight years after an earthquake claimed her father's life, Sam Montgomery (HILARY DUFF) is a high school senior who once believed in fairy tales, but had them dashed by her mean stepmom, Fiona (JENNIFER COOLIDGE), and equally bad step-sisters, Brianna (MADELINE ZIMA) and Gabriella (ANDREA AVERY). QUICK TAKE: Dramedy: A contemporary high school senior must contend with her mean stepmom and step-sisters while dreaming of meeting her Prince Charming and going off to college. (2004) (Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray) (PG)
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