Another Cinderella Story

"Dancing ever after..."

2008 1h 32m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 2,149

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Synopsis

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A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

“Dancing ever after...”

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Cast

Selena Gomez
Mary Santiago
Drew Seeley
Joey Parker
Jane Lynch
Dominique Blatt
Katharine Isabelle
Bree Blatt
Emily Perkins
Britt Blatt
Jessica Parker Kennedy
Tami
Marcus T. Paulk
Dustin
Nicole LaPlaca
Natalia Faroush

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Damon Santostefano
Writers: Erik Patterson, Jessica Scott
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Cinderella Story Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Damon Santostefano, shot by Jon Joffin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Lombardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley and Jane Lynch carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Dancing ever after...".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1071358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Damon Santostefano directs. Jon Joffin behind the camera. Tony Lombardo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 18 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Part of the "Cinderella Story Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Damon Santostefano, shot by Jon Joffin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Tony Lombardo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley and Jane Lynch carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Dancing ever after...".
8IMDB entry: tt1071358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "high school", "dance", "dancer", "fairy tale".

The technical file

Cinematography: Jon Joffin
Editing: Tony Lombardo
Production design: Eric Norlin
Costume design: Kate Main
Stunt coordinator: Owen Walstrom
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $5,000,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Another Cinderella Story (2008)

Part of

Cinderella Story Collection

A Cinderella Story is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman, written by Leigh Dunlap and stars Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge and Regina King. A modernization of the classic Cinderella folk lore, the film's plot revolves around two Internet pen pals who plan meet in person at their high school's Halloween dance. The film was followed by five direct-to-video sequels, Another Cinderella Story (2008), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011), A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016), A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019), and A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021). The sequels using the themes and situations but not containing any characters from the first film. Unlike the first film, the sequels also include musical, dance, and holiday themes.

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tmdb516161672024-09-02
★ 2/10
"A Cinderella Story" has become an iconic franchise, with the version starring Hilary Duff standing out as a standout favorite. While Duff's portrayal alongside Chad Michael Murray brought a modern twist to the classic tale of Cinderella, subsequent installments in the franchise have failed to live up to the same standard. The franchise seems to be struggling to recapture the magic of the original film, instead resorting to unnecessary side stories and deviations from the core Cinderella narrative. It appears that attempts to replicate the success of the Walt Disney and Roger and Hammerstein versions have fallen short, leading to a sense of fatigue and irrelevance surrounding the franchise. Despite the star power of Selena Gomez in "Another Cinderella Story," the film failed to reach the heights set by Hilary Duff's portrayal. Similarly, Lucy Hale's "A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song" was criticized for its lackluster execution and departure from the essence of the Cinderella story. "Sofia Carson's "A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits" attempted to capitalize on dance elements reminiscent of "Grease," but ultimately fell flat, marking a low point in the franchise. Laura Marano's "A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish" was deemed the weakest link in the series, solidifying the downward trend in quality. As the franchise continues with new installments, the lackluster reception of recent films has dampened enthusiasm for further entries in the series. Viewers may find it challenging to engage with future releases given the disappointing trajectory of the franchise.

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