Every Modern Disney Live Action Remake (So Far) Ranked
2. Cinderella (2015)
Cinderella did a lot of things right, though it has to be stated that it came before Disney live action remakes became a trend that many people in 2019 have become since tired of.
On its own, however, Cinderella is a solid and beautiful fairy tale, one that doesn't copy the original Disney film so much as actually adapt the story and make it into its own - something other films in the lineup have barely done, or failed to do well.
Cinderella's costume design and visuals are vibrant and appealing, with fantastic and charming performances that all worked well within the plot. While it was not a musical, it had enough music in it to give it whimsy, and the music from the original film is adapted into its soundtrack.
The film is a feast for the eyes, with Lily James as a wonderful Cinderella and Cate Blanchett as a wonderfully sinister Lady Tremaine. It's an earlier remake definitely worth revisiting, and one Disney needs to strive towards - different, but still recognisable.