TAKING IT FURTHER

1 Have you ever seen any adaptation of the classic Cinderella? What kind of movie was it?

Personal answer./Suggested answers: Adventure, drama, family, fantasy, romance.

2 Before reading the following text, take a look at its picture, structure and source. Then, choose the correct item that completes each sentence.

a. The text is a b. The text is written by a I. user.

I. movie summary.

II. movie review.

II. professional critic.

Now read the text and do exercises 3-7 www.metacritic.com/movie/cinderella/user-reviews

CINDERELLA

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 13, 2015

7.4

USER SCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 454 Ratings

User Reviews

USER RATING DISTRIBUTION:

POSITIVE: 318

MIXED: 104

NEGATIVE: 32 10

Chazd3

Mar 13, 2015

I’m a senior citizen, single, no grand kids to accompany me, just me. My mom took me to see the Disney animated classic in the 50’s. It has held a beautiful place in my heart ever since. I’ve seen many adaptations over the decades. None has ever matched this. This non-animated version for me was spectacular visually, moving, romantic, and sparked the flames in my heart from this legendary fairy tale I’ve held since I was seven. Could not have been done better!

6 of 8 users found this helpful 6 2 a. Is the movie review positive, mixed or negative? b. Is this the first adaptation of Cinderella Chazd3 has seen? c. Which adjectives does Chazd3 use to describe the movie? d. At what age did Chazd3 first see the Cinderella animated classic?

3 Answer the following questions based on the movie review written by Chazd3.

Positive. No, it isn’t.

Non-animated, spectacular, moving, romantic. Seven.

D3-ING-F2-4114-V9-U08-138a151-LA-G24.indd 144 a. “My mom took me to see the Disney animated classic (...)” b. “I’ve seen many adaptations over the decades.” c. “None has ever matched this.” d. “(...) sparked the flames in my heart (...)” e. “Could not have been done better!”

4 Choose the fragments that contain the user’s opinion about the movie released on March 13, 2015.

X X X

5 What do Cinderella and the movies mentioned in the text on page 140 have in common?

Suggested answers: The main character in each movie is a woman./They all featured leading ladies.

6 How are women portrayed in the movies mentioned in the text on page 140: as strong or fragile female characters? What about in Cinderella? Discuss it with your teacher and classmates.

As strong characters.

7 In your opinion, was the review written by Chazd3 helpful? Why (not)?

Personal answers.