Cinderella (Jetlag Productions)

You won't believe this, but I am actually a 22-year old male who was really drawn into the story of Cinderella! I was engrossed by its overwhelming charm.Yes, I have seen the Disney version too. And most people seem to prefer it to this one. I, however, disagree. Even though the Disney version is more detailed (with the mice having personalities and all), the Jetlag version focuses a lot better on the Cinderella-side of the story.I saw the Jetlag version first, and was instantly hooked. Then I decided to watch the Disney version, hoping to be as hooked. And I won't lie, I was hooked by it as well. However, I couldn't help but compare it to the Jetlag version as I watched it. Sure, the animation quality in the Disney version was a lot better, but it seemed to lack some focus on the prince. He danced with Cinderella before she ran off. And when they were in the lookout for her, it was mainly the king's right-hand man (and not the prince himself) concerned about her whereabouts. Whereas in the Jetlag version, the prince himself was actively looking for his beloved. So in other words, I thought that the prince in the Disney version was less romantic (even though he kissed her hand).As for the mice and their personalities, I felt like I was watching an episode of Tom and Jerry when that cat (Lucifer) got involved. While I like Tom and Jerry, the story should have been focused more on Cinderella instead.But don't get me wrong. I think both the Jetlag AND Disney versions are worth watching. Both have their ups and downs. The Jetlag version is directly based off of Charles Perrault's 17th century version of the tale. The Disney version is a tad different (i.e. both parents of Cinderella pass on, mice with personalities, the king without his queen, etc.). It still has the main elements of Perrault's version though.I don't understand why some people thought the Jetlag version was trash. They make it sound like it's an abomination to society or something. And I'm not only talking about the reviews here in Amazon. I thought the animation and character voices were great for a small production company. Jetlag is now bankrupt, but they were NO WHERE NEAR the Disney organization back when they were in business. Yet, Jetlag still managed to create a fabulous piece of work.As I mentioned at the beginning, I am a male adult. And I think Cinderella is for everyone, not just for children. The message in the story can really help a lot in real life. If you enjoy fairy tales, or are looking for a new movie to watch, give Cinderella a try (Jetlag and/or the Disney version). And if you can apply your mind into it, I can almost guarantee you'll be as engrossed by it as I was.

Our 3 year old ADORES the story of Cinderella. So we decided to get her a DVD. Then the decision became between this and a VHS of the Disney version. Well, we couldn't decide, so we bought both.As far as film making goes, the Disney one is clearly the better one. HOWEVER, my 3 year old got bored with the Disney one. She did not care about the singing mice and how pretty the animation was. She wanted to see Cinderella and that's that.This version is the story as we all know it. It is simple, it is easy to watch and it emphasises several times how Cinderella's true beauty came from with in. My daughter LOVED this version SOOOO much that she sat thru it 2x in a row when we first played it.When I have to 2 side by side, she chooses this version every time. So, with that said, I give it 5 stars. I am not a movie critic, I am a mother and my daughter LOVES this!

My teachers have been asking for a non-Disney telling of this classic fairy tale. Their response has been very positive. The running time of 48 minutes is also a plus for busy teachers with a packed curriculum. If you are an educator, you will not be disappointed. Great contrast and compare lesson with the Disney version.

I love fairy tails. I think this story is better than Disney.

Good

My daughter loves all the princesa and she was very excited with this movie, when I got it I was very dissapointed

Nothing

ok

Cute movie. I love the music, and I love this Cinderella. Of course, it shouldn't be compare with the Disney version since its price is well below Disney's.

３歳の娘には非常に好評です。ほとんど毎日、うっとり・・・して見ています。大人には「このシンデレラの髪型はなんなんだ！？」とか「シンデレラも王子様も今イチ・・・。お父さん、継母たちに至っては見るに耐えない！」と非常に不評です。このような攻撃にも負けず、娘は毎日「シンデレラになりたい・・・。」と見ています。時間も小さい子供が集中して見続けられる３０分程度ですし、（ディズニーのように）サイドストーリーがなくシンプルな話なので、わかりやすいようです。英語もシンプルです。ディズニーのシンデレラのDVDがないので買ったのですが、意外に良かったです。