Let’s be honest: when you hear “another Cinderella remake,” it’s easy to roll your eyes. We know the story: mean stepsisters, a lost slipper, and a prince charming. But Netflix’s 2021 Cinderella (starring Camila Cabello) isn’t your grandmother’s fairy tale—or even your 90s Disney one.
But if you turn it on with a bowl of popcorn and an open mind, you’ll find a joyful, inclusive, and genuinely empowering spin on a 300-year-old tale. It’s the Cinderella where the shoe fits, but the dress shop fits better.
Whether you loved it, hated it, or just watched it for the costumes, here is why this jukebox musical deserves a spot on your "Comfort Rewatch" list. Yes, there is a ball. Yes, there is a mean stepmother (played with icy perfection by Idina Menzel). But here, our heroine, Ella , doesn’t want the prince. She wants to open a dress shop.
4/5 glass slippers (because the original will always have our heart, but this one is more fun to watch on a rainy Sunday). Have you seen Netflix’s Cinderella ? Did you love the pop covers or miss the traditional music? Let me know in the comments below!