1950 marked Disney’s return to true full length animated features, and it was quite a return. Cinderella stood as the strongest of the princess films for 40 years, before finally being dethroned by Beauty and the Beast, but we’ll come to that in a few months.
There is next to nothing negative that can be said about this film. The animation is great, with the humans in particular standing out, having finally settled into a balance between realism and cartoon that is still maintained as the standard to this day. The music is memorable, the characters charming, and the story entertaining throughout.
This film easily stands up to the test of time. There is nothing about it that feels old fashioned or dates it. Though it would be truly surprising if anyone who considers themself a Disney or animation fan has not seen Cinderella, this is a film that will be just as enjoyable for anyone who chooses to watch it, and that is something that everyone should endeavour to do.
Next: Alice in Wonderland (1951)
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