Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs is a good one that i havent seen any reactions too (saberspark made a video but thats about it) And the original Petes Dragon is my favorite childhood movie that paved the way for movies like who framed roger rabbit in terms of mixing animation with real life
So something to note with this film, this was made to be a "Colorblind casting". Meaning it was to signify that the casting was based on talent and abilities more then anything else which is why i see a lot of people complaining about the Prince having a White Dad and a Black mom. Colorblind casting was introduced in the 90's in hopes to show that race doesn't matter and that talent meant more then anything when it came to casting each member of the show. It was to signify how far we'd come and how Whitney Houston and Whoopi Goldberg wanted it when they themselves financed the production of the film.
Absolutely love this film. From Brandy being the first black actress to play Cinderella and now Halle Bailey being the first black mermaid in The Little Mermaid❤
None of those are part of black culture. And they still aren't. It's really racist for the main character to not match their source's culture of origin. At least this film is based on a musical anyone can be in and play any character. _The Little Mermaid_ has no excuse. The architecture, the clothing, they're all European despite what's suppose to be the Caribbean.
I LOVE this version so much. I love the chemistry between Paolo ad Brandy and the way their voices compliment each other with the songs "The Sweetest Sound" and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful" also, it's the only time where no one questioned how a black woman and a white man had an Asian child.
@@LexisThoughts my favorite live-action Cinderella. Not just because Whitney Houston was the Fairy Godmother. That woman had a voice....one that was silenced way too soon.
fun facts about the movie: at first Whitney was going to be Cinderella, when they pitched the idea in the early 90's. but as the production kept being delayed, she felt Cinderella needeed to go to a younger girl, so they asked Brandy, who was 19 during filming. In the movie Princess and the frog, Tiana's blue dress was desinged after this cinderella dress, in homage to the other "first" black disney princess. Also, I had to look it up, and technically the actress playing the stepmother (Bernadette Peters) was 49 in this and the actress portraying the Stepsister (Veanne Cox) was 34. So technically only 15 year age gap, but its still technically possible for them to be mom and daughter
I grew up with this being the only cinderella movie I liked. My mom tried to get me to watch the Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella film from 1965. Rodgers & Hammerstein were the writing duo who wrote the music and lyrics, although this version remixed them... and improved them. I liked the music from the 1965 still, but the singing was meh to me, I don't think it had the same charm and the characters were as likable. I loved the step sisters and step mom in this version, not because they were good people but because they were charming in their own ways. IDK I will never not love this movie and Brandy will never not be my favorite Cinderella. The only other version of the fairytale that comes close is Ever After, but obviously Ever After is trying to make a "realistic" version of the story. Of the true fairytale versions of Cinderella, this is my favorite by fair. I'm so glad you enjoyed it
I hope you see this, but did you know that in the 1965 version one of the step-sisters (Prunella) was played by Pat Carroll, who would famously become the voice of Ursula in the Little Mermaid?
Lexi everyone and their mama was crushing on Paolo as the Prince even my 5 year old self back then thought he was cute. Please do a reaction to Descendants:Rise of Red with Brandy and Paolo returning.
Bernadette Peters (The Stepmother) is actually much older than she looks. She actually still pretty much looks exactly the way she does in this movie today and she's currently 75. So she would've been like 49 at the time this movie was released. Although, there is actually a 15 year age difference between her and the actress who plays the white step-sister (And the step-sister actress is younger).
I’m commenting at the beginning of the video…baby I’m gonna need you to watch The Bodyguard or something and get into Ms. Houston. Also, Whitney was originally meant to play Cinderella but she was so busy and by the time she was ready to film she was in her thirties. So, she offered the role to Brandy. Whitney also produced this film, and even paid a lot of the extras out of pocket because Disney didn’t want to increase their budget.
@@LexisThoughts definitely. Unlike a lot of Cinderella movies it takes the time to flesh out the characters and let them interact. Plus some funny moments and scenes
@LexisThoughts cinderella's name is Daniella and she's played by Drew Barrymore. It's another 90s cinderella but it takes place in 14th century France. It's very much a realistic non-fantasy version of cinderella. And it's a girl-power movie.
@@LexisThoughts songs are awesome... story is great... love the characters... i even have a theory about the stepmother and the royal foot man. I cant help thinking they were marrisd at one point.
@@LexisThoughts as you can probably tell i have seen this movie A LOT oh fyi if you havent checked it out yet you should see ever after too... and ella enchanted is pretty good as well.
@@0deadx21 It's a remake of the original 1957 version starring Julie Andrews, which was written for Julie and includes most of the same songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It was remade in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren. The Brandy version being reacted to here is actually the second remake, from 1997.
I first saw this at ten…loved Brandy and had to see her in this…and I wasn’t going to watch Descendants 4 because it won’t be the same without Sofia, Cameron, and Booboo, but then I heard from Paolo’s Instagram that he and Brandy were going to be back as Cinderella and her prince, and I was immediately fully invested.
I was a teen when this movie came out and I remember seeing previews for it (it was made for TV btw). Needless to say I was hyped since I was already a fan of the 1965 version. I just didn't know WHO was going to show up in this movie besides Brandy and Whitney Houston. I was already familiar with Brandy. I gagged seeing Bernedette Peters and Whoopi Goldberg and I did recognize Victor Garber from another 90s movie (NOT Titanic, it wasn't out yet, not in the US at least). For me this is my fav Cinderella adaptation now and I've seen A LOT of versions. Yes, Rogers and Hammerstein have made very popular musicals, with Cinderella being the most popular one.
Thank you for this amazing reaction! I grew up watching this and in my junior year we performed this version of the stage musical! I was King Maximilian and like the film our cast was diverse as well. 👠✨🕰💙💜💛🤍
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Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs is a good one that i havent seen any reactions too (saberspark made a video but thats about it)
And the original Petes Dragon is my favorite childhood movie that paved the way for movies like who framed roger rabbit in terms of mixing animation with real life
So something to note with this film, this was made to be a "Colorblind casting". Meaning it was to signify that the casting was based on talent and abilities more then anything else which is why i see a lot of people complaining about the Prince having a White Dad and a Black mom. Colorblind casting was introduced in the 90's in hopes to show that race doesn't matter and that talent meant more then anything when it came to casting each member of the show. It was to signify how far we'd come and how Whitney Houston and Whoopi Goldberg wanted it when they themselves financed the production of the film.
Lexi, it doesn't matter if the queen is black or white. "I want some grandkids" is universal. Ask the king from the 50s Disney animated version. 😜
Lmao true I’m gonna be like that
As of 2023, Brandy just recently reprised her role as Cinderella.
Absolutely love this film. From Brandy being the first black actress to play Cinderella and now Halle Bailey being the first black mermaid in The Little Mermaid❤
I know I’m super excited for the new movie
None of those are part of black culture. And they still aren't. It's really racist for the main character to not match their source's culture of origin. At least this film is based on a musical anyone can be in and play any character. _The Little Mermaid_ has no excuse. The architecture, the clothing, they're all European despite what's suppose to be the Caribbean.
I LOVE this version so much. I love the chemistry between Paolo ad Brandy and the way their voices compliment each other with the songs "The Sweetest Sound" and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful" also, it's the only time where no one questioned how a black woman and a white man had an Asian child.
Lmao yes I loved how no one questioned it we just went along like this was normal
I love that ballroom scene, but I would not be able to do that on account of having two left feet
Trust me I wouldn't be able to do that either
@@LexisThoughts my favorite live-action Cinderella. Not just because Whitney Houston was the Fairy Godmother. That woman had a voice....one that was silenced way too soon.
@@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay every-time her songs play I just think “I cant believe someone has a voice that powerful”
fun facts about the movie:
at first Whitney was going to be Cinderella, when they pitched the idea in the early 90's. but as the production kept being delayed, she felt Cinderella needeed to go to a younger girl, so they asked Brandy, who was 19 during filming.
In the movie Princess and the frog, Tiana's blue dress was desinged after this cinderella dress, in homage to the other "first" black disney princess.
Also, I had to look it up, and technically the actress playing the stepmother (Bernadette Peters) was 49 in this and the actress portraying the Stepsister (Veanne Cox) was 34.
So technically only 15 year age gap, but its still technically possible for them to be mom and daughter
I grew up with this being the only cinderella movie I liked. My mom tried to get me to watch the Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella film from 1965. Rodgers & Hammerstein were the writing duo who wrote the music and lyrics, although this version remixed them... and improved them. I liked the music from the 1965 still, but the singing was meh to me, I don't think it had the same charm and the characters were as likable. I loved the step sisters and step mom in this version, not because they were good people but because they were charming in their own ways. IDK I will never not love this movie and Brandy will never not be my favorite Cinderella. The only other version of the fairytale that comes close is Ever After, but obviously Ever After is trying to make a "realistic" version of the story. Of the true fairytale versions of Cinderella, this is my favorite by fair. I'm so glad you enjoyed it
I can really tell this movie has a place in your heart I'm glad you took the time to watch my video
I hope you see this, but did you know that in the 1965 version one of the step-sisters (Prunella) was played by Pat Carroll, who would famously become the voice of Ursula in the Little Mermaid?
Lexi everyone and their mama was crushing on Paolo as the Prince even my 5 year old self back then thought he was cute. Please do a reaction to Descendants:Rise of Red with Brandy and Paolo returning.
Bernadette Peters (The Stepmother) is actually much older than she looks. She actually still pretty much looks exactly the way she does in this movie today and she's currently 75. So she would've been like 49 at the time this movie was released. Although, there is actually a 15 year age difference between her and the actress who plays the white step-sister (And the step-sister actress is younger).
I’m commenting at the beginning of the video…baby I’m gonna need you to watch The Bodyguard or something and get into Ms. Houston. Also, Whitney was originally meant to play Cinderella but she was so busy and by the time she was ready to film she was in her thirties. So, she offered the role to Brandy. Whitney also produced this film, and even paid a lot of the extras out of pocket because Disney didn’t want to increase their budget.
This is my second favorite cinderella movie ever. Second only to Ever After
I never watched ever after is it worth the watch?
@@LexisThoughts definitely. Unlike a lot of Cinderella movies it takes the time to flesh out the characters and let them interact. Plus some funny moments and scenes
@@brain_dead6877 well now I’m definitely intrigued
Lily James Cinderella is my all time favourite, but this comes a close 2nd
@LexisThoughts cinderella's name is Daniella and she's played by Drew Barrymore. It's another 90s cinderella but it takes place in 14th century France. It's very much a realistic non-fantasy version of cinderella. And it's a girl-power movie.
This is the best cinderella movie!!
I completely agree its awesome
@@LexisThoughts songs are awesome... story is great... love the characters... i even have a theory about the stepmother and the royal foot man. I cant help thinking they were marrisd at one point.
@@entertainmentlife430 their banter does remind me of marriage
@@LexisThoughts yes. That is why im convinced they were married. Maybe he is the father of the stepsisters
@@LexisThoughts as you can probably tell i have seen this movie A LOT oh fyi if you havent checked it out yet you should see ever after too... and ella enchanted is pretty good as well.
Hands down the best Disney Remake. The original live-action one with Julie Andrews is good too.
I have never seen Lesile Ann Warren or Julie Andrews version.
Remake? Remake of what? This is just another adaptation.
@@0deadx21 It's a remake of the original 1957 version starring Julie Andrews, which was written for Julie and includes most of the same songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It was remade in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren. The Brandy version being reacted to here is actually the second remake, from 1997.
I first saw this at ten…loved Brandy and had to see her in this…and I wasn’t going to watch Descendants 4 because it won’t be the same without Sofia, Cameron, and Booboo, but then I heard from Paolo’s Instagram that he and Brandy were going to be back as Cinderella and her prince, and I was immediately fully invested.
ugh i love this movie sm
i cant wait to see them in Descendants 4
IKR I’m definitely watching descendants 4 now
❤I had the biggest crush on the prince
My favorite movie as s child. My mom bought this for my sister and I. Was in love with Brandy and Paolo.
Also, Anika Rose also played Tiana from The Princess and The Frog (2009).
My favorite Cinderella movie of all time
Her name is in the opening credits
I realized that after
I was a teen when this movie came out and I remember seeing previews for it (it was made for TV btw). Needless to say I was hyped since I was already a fan of the 1965 version. I just didn't know WHO was going to show up in this movie besides Brandy and Whitney Houston. I was already familiar with Brandy. I gagged seeing Bernedette Peters and Whoopi Goldberg and I did recognize Victor Garber from another 90s movie (NOT Titanic, it wasn't out yet, not in the US at least). For me this is my fav Cinderella adaptation now and I've seen A LOT of versions.
Yes, Rogers and Hammerstein have made very popular musicals, with Cinderella being the most popular one.
One of my favorites
New favorite here
weirdly enough brandy was your age in this film
This is actually a (great) television adaptation of a Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical.
1997..
15:04 Because we can't have a Rogers and Hammerstein show without a big dance number involving the rest of the cast but not the leads.
There was also a remake of Cinderella in 2015.
The only cinderella i watch
I'm not bullying. there's a lot of legends I still don't know
Question: Does Cinderella (1997) come to mind because of the live action remake of The Little Mermaid (2023)?
Watch cheetah girls 12&3 good movie
Do you have full version of tarzan 1999 reaction?
Hahaha 1987 versions of cinderella.
Thank you for this amazing reaction! I grew up watching this and in my junior year we performed this version of the stage musical! I was King Maximilian and like the film our cast was diverse as well.
👠✨🕰💙💜💛🤍