The Slipper and the Rose (1976)

It is a performances centric movie

The first must-see film of the year.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Seeing this in widescreen in a nice digital print (VHS can only go so far), made a huge difference for me in appreciating the film, understanding all the jokes, and enjoying the fantastically beautiful costumes and Alpine scenery. always loved the Sherman Brothers songs, especially Protocoligorically Correct (haha, my spellcheck really didn't like that one), but what I've always loved best about this movie is the way it answers all my questions about the Cinderella story period at addresses every issue that I've ever had about Cinderella:why does she put up with her step sisters' and step mother's abuse for so long? They move the funeral to just before the ball so that it seems like she's only putting it up for a little bit until she figures out what to do. you actually see them coming back from the funeral kicking her downstairs.-why the magic only last till midnight? the Fairy Godmother explains that she had to borrow the magic because she only has a limited Supply that she used up helping Cinderella make the stepsisters gowns.-why the heck is the prince is allowed to marry some commoner? Well this issue is pretty much the whole movie. My favorite song is one of the things that explains how this whole system is based on royalty marrying other royalty to keep the country strong and avoid war, etc. then they solve the issue at the end in a way that would satisfy politics. One brilliant thing I think is having all the foreshadowings of what is coming politically in the coming centuries. part of this is by setting it in the 1700s, before the various revolutions (which also makes for gorgeous costumes)There are lots of other questions that this movie solves but basically I think it's one of the better Cinderella movies. I'm glad Rocky was sold out the day my dad went to see it, or he never would have seen this movie by accident and fallen in love with it and passed that love on to me.

With "The Slipper and the Rose" you get pretty much what you'd expect....Cinderella. It's also a lovely musical and the songs, while not exactly memorable, are pleasant.I won't even bother to explain the plot....just about everybody knows it. The story has a few standouts, such as Michael Hordern as the King as well as gorgeous costumes and locations in both the UK and Austria-- all used to create the mythical kingdom of Euphrania. On the negative side, the film is a bit slow...or perhaps deliberately paced. The final portion, in particular, seems to drag way too long. Also the lady who played the fairy godmother didn't have an especially good voice for music. Otherwise, very nice and the sort of story that many will no doubt enjoy. Familiar yet told extremely well.By the way, I know I am awful for saying this, but I'd love to see a version of "Cinderella" where the step-mother and step-sisters are shown in a dungeon at the end or on a scaffold about to be hung! I know, I know...it's wrong...but it would be a more interesting ending to the story other than the usual happily ever after stuff!Also, if you do see "The Slipper and the Rose", you will no doubt be a bit weirded out by the song and dance number in the royal crypt...a first no doubt!!

This has been a favorite movie since I was a little girl. The music and costumes are incredible. It is the perfect switch from the little girl animated Cinderella tale to a grown up romantic movie. The words "captivating" and "spectacular" are the best to describe it. I find it a perfect film to sit down with a bowl of popcorn and get a little laugh, a little cry, and a lot of romantic smiles out of. If you are looking for a gift for a girl or woman in your life, this movie is the perfect choice! No one could have played a better heroine than Gemma Craven and the prince is as charming as any fairytale. You can sing along with all of the songs and you might even get up and dance with your daughter. You'll watch it a thousand times! I love this movie!

This is the absolute worst Cinderella version ever made. The songs are sappy and unmemorable, the choreography tasteless - for instance there's a scene where Chamberlain dances on the coffins of his ancestors! What WERE they thinking? There's nothing unique or special about this in any way. Moreover Chamberlain can't sing or dance, so why did they cast him in the part? One would think that because of his looks, he'd make a good Prince Charming - and yes, he is charming, but that's where this ends. There are so many versions of this story out there that this one becomes totally forgettable, and I wouldn't even have written this review if I hadn't been suckered into seeing it in a theater back when it came out in 1979. There's a couple of hours of my life I'll never get back!Sorry, but if you want a good version, watch any of them, but not this one. Disney's old one is still the best, if you ask me. There's also a Hallmark production from a totally different angle, called "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" which is marvelous with Stockard Channing.