A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

"Happily ever after begins with a dream."

2019 1h 26m EN

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★6.4TMDB · 737★5.3IMDB · 5,125

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Synopsis

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Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.

“Happily ever after begins with a dream.”

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Cast

Laura Marano
Kat Decker
Gregg Sulkin
Nick Wintergarden
Isabella Gómez
Isla
Johannah Newmarch
Deirdra Decker
Lillian Doucet-Roche
Joy Decker
Chanelle Peloso
Grace Decker
Barclay Hope
Terence Wintergarden
Garfield Wilson
Mr. Mujiza

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michelle Johnston
Writers: Michelle Johnston
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, English, Spanish.

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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 Michelle Johnston, shot by Robert Brinkmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Matthew Friedman 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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Laura Marano and Gregg Sulkin and Isabella Gómez carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michelle Johnston directs. Robert Brinkmann behind the camera. Matthew Friedman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in French, English, Spanish.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, English, Spanish.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
5Part of the "Cinderella Story Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Directed by Michelle Johnston, shot by Robert Brinkmann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Matthew Friedman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Laura Marano and Gregg Sulkin and Isabella Gómez carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Happily ever after begins with a dream.".
10IMDB entry: tt10326928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Robert Brinkmann
Editing: Matthew Friedman
Production design: Daren Luc Sasges
Costume design: Valerie Halverson
Makeup / hair: Taylor Barron
VFX supervisor: Darvin K. Manwah
Sound: Ryan Thompson
Stunt coordinator: Brett Armstrong
Runtime: 86 min · 1h 26m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019)
IMDB rating: 5.3/10 · 5,125 votes
MPAA: PG

Awards

2 nominations.

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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"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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