But though this Cinderella could never replace Disney's animated classic, it's no ugly stepsister either, but a deserving companion." [104] Guy Lodge of The Guardian gave the film three stars out of five and said, "While it might have been nice to see the new-model Cinderella follow Frozen 's progressive, quasi-feminist lead, the film's naff, preserved-in-amber romanticism is its very charm." [105] Scott Mendelson of Forbes admired the film's visual effects and production design, and deemed the costume design Oscar-worthy, adding, "with an emphasis on empathy and empowerment, Walt Disney's Cinderella is the best film yet in their 'turn our animated classics into live-action blockbuster' subgenre." [106] Richard Corliss of Time magazine said Branagh's Cinderella successfully updates and revitalizes Disney's "ill-conceived" animated film, and praised the empowered Ella, the visuals, and Blanchett's performance
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Its sheath design skims gracefully along the body, creating a flattering fit that highlights natural curves without being restrictive
