Richard Harmon pulls off the role with astounding ability, setting a great example for any future step brothers. Kale is a difficult character to play, as there aren’t really similar characters in other Cinderella stories. Richard Harmon as Kale, Bailee Madison as Finley and Michael Evans Behling as Jackson give some of the best performances. The actors seem to have real bonding, which is special. The stepmother, Valerian (April Telek), is as unbearable as always, though she’s still a great character. These two siblings argue a lot another different aspect between this version and the original. One of the best touches that I like is including a stepbrother, Kale (Richard Harmon), along with the traditional stepsister, Saffron (Lillian Doucet- Roche). There’s a unique addition behind every twist and turn of the plot. Instead of mice, Finley’s support friends are the farm animals. The resemblances to the original Cinderella are hard to find, but are there nonetheless. It’s probably the most innovative princess story I’ve ever seen. The film is a Cinderella story, but it isn’t easily predicted like most new versions are. However, we constantly see colorful views that leave me in awe. Settings are chosen with precision though some do seem a bit extraordinary for a normal town and farm land. The cinematographers seem to have lots of tricks up their sleeves to make this film look amazing. The lighting and perspective make the images natural, and they use tons of creative angles. The cinematography is better than most of what I’ve seen. Will she keep her secret? The fear of discovery is constant, and she soon realizes that honesty could truly be the best policy, especially when it comes to her dream.Ī Cinderella Story: Starstruck checks every box. The film spirals into drama as Finley faces a constant inner conflict and tries to be more than one person. ![]() Finley aspires to be a Hollywood star, so when a new action film comes to town, bringing famous actor Jackson Stone (Michael Evans Behling) along with it, she becomes focused on the audition stage. It’s one of my favorites of 2021 so far, and it’s suitable for nearly any audience!įinley Tremaine (Bailee Madison) is not your average Cinderella and neither is this story. It’s one of my favorites of 2021 so far, and it’s suitable for nearly any audience!”īy Kyla C, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 12ĭo you love Cinderella stories? Are you looking for a brand new, humorous and unique family film that has excellent characters and even better actors? You need to watch A Cinderella Story: Starstruck. comments, “Do you love Cinderella stories? Are you looking for a brand new, humorous and unique family film that has excellent characters and even better actors? You need to watch A Cinderella Story: Starstruck. But can she keep the charade a secret from everyone, including her evil stepmother and devious step-siblings? KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Kyla C. Now, disguised as cowboy “Huck,” Finley finally gets her big break. Unfortunately, a botched audition forces her to change course. When a Hollywood film crew arrives in her sleepy town, she is determined to land a role in the production and captures the attention of handsome lead actor, Jackson Stone. Other featured actors include April Telek ( Chris Watts: Confession of a Killer ) as the cruel stepmother and Lillian Doucet-Roche ( A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish ) and Richard Harmon ( The 100 ) as the devious step-siblings, Saffron and Kale.Ī Cinderella Story: Starstruck is the sixth movie to follow the Cinderella trope, coming after the last two installments A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish starring Laura Marano and A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits starring Sofia Carson. Other titles include A Cinderella Story starring Hilary Duffand Chad Michael Murray, Another Cinderella Story starring Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley, and A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song starring Lucy Hale.Finley Tremaine, a small town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer. The only question is, can she keep this secret? Especially from her evil stepmom and step-siblings? Warner Bros. Finley messes up her audition and ends up disguising herself as cowboy “Huck,” confidently landing the role. But of course, not all things go as planned. To her luck, a Hollywood crew arrives in her town and she’s determined to land a role in the production, especially to get the attention of the handsome star, Jackson Stone ( Behling). ![]() This new installment of the Cinderella Story series takes place in small-town Dreary, Idaho, and follows Finley Tremaine ( Madison) as she longs to spread her wings and fly as an aspiring performer. Bailee Madison is getting her Cinderella moment but it looks like she’ll be swapping the glass slippers for some cowgirl boots.Ī Cinderella Story: Starstruck stars Madison and All American ’s Michael Evans Behling and will be released on digital on June 29 and on DVD on July 13.
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