Cinderfella
When his father dies, poor Fella is left at the mercy of his snobbish stepmother and her two no-good sons Maximilian and Rupert. As he slaves away for his nasty step-family, Maximilian and Rupert attempt to find a treasure Fella's father has supposedly hidden on the estate. Hoping to restore her dwindling fortunes, the stepmother plans a fancy ball in honor of the visiting Princess Charmein whom she hopes will marry Rupert. Eventually, Fella's Fairy Godfather shows up to convince him that he has a shot at winning the Princess himself.
Critics Sentiment
Fella dances with Princess Charming at the ball
Stepbrother realizes Fella was the mysterious prince
The film peaks during the magical ball sequence with Jerry's dancing, then drops significantly during the rushed plot revelations in the final act
Cinderfella starts modestly with familiar setup elements, builds to genuine highlights during the ball sequence where Jerry's comedic and dancing talents shine, then becomes more uneven in its final act. Despite some weak musical numbers and pacing issues, the film succeeds through Jerry Lewis's charm and the heartwarming fairy tale message about family and humanity.
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