Cinderella

LANDON **1/2
The latest outing in Disney's growing library of live action spin-off films happens to not be a spin-off at all, but rather a retelling of one of the most classic and magical stories Disney has ever offered.  It's the same story we've all seen several times before, which does knock it down a few points in our book.  As pointless as the film feels, what really bogs it down is its inability to actually tell the story in a decent way.  It starts off focusing heavily on Cinderella's strong tie to her parents and her mother's advice on being kind, but as the movie presses on, it changes its mind on what it wants to accomplish and becomes something completely new.  Needless to say, there's problems with the screenplay.  However, what they do accomplish really well is the look of the movie.  The set designs and costumes are really impressive.  The acting here is very solid as well.  Cate Blanchett is great as Lady Tremaine, but it's Lily James as the title character that really takes the show.  There was a lot of potential to be had, especially in such talented hands.  The filmmakers just weren't quite sure what kind of Cinderella story they wanted this version to be.

CHASE **1/2
LOGAN **1/2

BANGERANG SCORE: **1/2