Cinderella (2002 film)

Cinderella (also known as Cinderella: Frozen in Time) is a 2002 animated direct-to-video film produced by GoodTimes Entertainment. It is a retelling of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella" by Charles Perrault.

The film follows the traditional story of Cinderella, a young woman forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters after the death of her father. Despite her hardships, Cinderella maintains a kind and optimistic spirit. She dreams of escaping her miserable life and attending the royal ball.

With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is able to attend the ball, where she captures the heart of Prince Charming. However, the magic wears off at midnight, and Cinderella is forced to flee, leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince, determined to find the mysterious woman he danced with, searches the kingdom, using the glass slipper as his guide. Eventually, he finds Cinderella, and they live happily ever after.

This version of Cinderella is known for its low budget and simplistic animation style, which differs significantly from higher-budget animated adaptations of the story, such as the Disney version. Critical reception was generally negative, with reviewers often pointing out the poor animation quality and the generic storytelling. Despite the critical panning, the film saw some success in the home video market due to its affordability.