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The overarching tone of this new version ofCinderellais self-congratulation.

Plus, he has an aggressively barretted sister whoreallyshould rule the kingdom.

We start off with the villagers all singing Rhythm Nation to indicate, well, boring routines.

and queen (Minnie Driver, for whom one always wants better).

Boom!, and finally, the much-delayedWest Side Story.

But theres something about their relentless advance that smooths them together.

Why are all these people singing at us through the screen?

Is it for a sense of community?

But theres nothing under the surface here, just a girl trying to sell you a dress.

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