![]() There's a "What a Man"/"Seven Nation Army" mashup at a ball that gave me strong Moulin Rouge vibes, especially with all that chaotic sashaying petticoat editing. ![]() ![]() ![]() The mash-up of popular songs kept me amused and guessing what would appear next, and the original songs contributed by Cabello have a nice soaring uplift to them as well as memorable hooks. It's also convenient because we don't need extra time explaining the setup and character dynamics that we're all so familiar with at this point thanks to the umpteenth renditions. This choice proves to be a durable source of energy and keeps the pacing running smooth. Written and directed by Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect), this movie is packed with singing and dancing to the point that the talking only makes up perhaps twenty percent of the movie. In short, it's a fleeting but fun experience that's a winning 100 minutes for families with young children and adults who enjoy a peppy, self-referential musical. Do we need another rendition of good ole' Cinderella, especially only a few years after the Disney live-action version? The new Cinderella starring pop star Camila Cabello is a surprise jukebox musical, and it's irreverent where it should be and progressive where social critiques are warranted with the source and historical context.
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