Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

March. 10,2002      
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A look at the classic "Cinderella" story from the perspective of one of her 'ugly' stepsisters

Azura Skye as  Iris Fisher
Stockard Channing as  Margarethe Fisher Van Den Meer
Trudie Styler as  Fortune Teller
Jenna Harrison as  Clara Van Den Meer
Jonathan Pryce as  Master Schoemacker
Matthew Goode as  Casper
David Westhead as  Van Den Meer
Malcolm Tierney as  Van Stolk
Mark Dexter as  The Prince
Helen Lindsay as  Dowager Queen Maria de Medici

Reviews

Hellen
2002/03/10

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Platicsco
2002/03/11

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

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Nayan Gough
2002/03/12

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Zlatica
2002/03/13

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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jayunderscorezero
2002/03/14

In many ways a neat adaptation, but the whole thing is marred by a blunt , utilitarian script (characters may as well introduce themselves by listing their name, occupation and role that they're about to play in the story) that could perhaps have been saved by some truly spectacular acting and directing, but sadly that's not on display here.This also features a rather weird eleventh-hour introduction of magic into what had up until then been a realist piece. The finale is also very abrupt (an unfortunate carry-over from the novel, though) and seems to miss the apparent moral: that it's Clara's act of charity that finally makes her truly beautiful.Decent and certainly watchable, but still, I hope that Wicked receives a better treatment when it is ultimately adapted.

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cwegner
2002/03/15

I have been searching for this movie on VHS since April of 2002, and would like to purchase it. I love any fantasy and fairy tale movies and shows, This one is quite unique and It has now become an obsession with me, Stockard Channing is wonderful as the Step-Mother as are all of the actors and actresses.

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sweetrupturedlight
2002/03/16

I trully enjoyed this adaptation. What a refreshing look at something that has been done to death! I though the leading lady was perfect, and just what the character called for. Azura Skye is no beauty, but as the script says, she has a face that makes you look, and then look again.Told from the view of the "Ugly" Stepsister Iris, we are asked to indulge in the probability that Cinderella was a little brat and not the innocent she was always assumed to be. Nice comic relief, coupled with a good script, strong story and decent actors. A must see for any romantic! Oooh, and check out the young painting assistant/love interest to Iris, Casper, played by the very yummy Matthew Goode. A good relaxing, no demands kinda movie. The only Cinderella story that rivals it, and wins, is ever after!

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rshane
2002/03/17

After reading the Gregory Maguire book, I didn't think that anyone could translate so rich a story and group of characters to the screen - I was wrong! Wonderful adaptation of the story and great casting and sense of authenticity about the period. Brilliantly acted and great passion for the story...

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