Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007)

67% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
65% of users liked it
(40,699 ratings)

Experience a compelling twist on the familiar fairy tale in an animated Disney sequel that explores just what may have happened had the mythical glass slipper not fit. Cinderella's wicked stepmother has stolen the Fairy Godmother's magic wand, and now she's determined to turn back the hands of time.… More Experience a compelling twist on the familiar fairy tale in an animated Disney sequel that explores just what may have happened had the mythical glass slipper not fit. Cinderella's wicked stepmother has stolen the Fairy Godmother's magic wand, and now she's determined to turn back the hands of time. Now, in order to break the evil spell, the frightened Cinderella will have to find her beloved Prince Charming before her time runs out. Gus, Jaq, and all of the characters who made the original Cinderella a beloved classic return in an enchanting animated sequel filled with show-stopping musical numbers, nail-biting suspense, and magical wonders for the entire family. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 14 min.
Directed By: Frank Nissen
Written By: Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Feb 6, 2007 Wide
On DVD: Feb 6, 2007

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...rarely possesses the feel of an organic follow up.
Nancy Davis Kho, Common Sense Media
Cinderella uses brains, not magic, to win prince.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
this film captured my attention more than most Disney sequels
Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat
At the very least, this was treated with a level of dignity and poise that you generally don't get from the kind of low-grade trash that our mermaid, genie, and Indian princess counterparts have endured.
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
Your kids will really enjoy Cinderella III for about a week, and then they'll forget all about it.
Brian Orndorf, DVDTalk.com
Sharp direction, a healthy attention to sillyheart detail, and warm voicework lift this sequel away from mediocrity at every turn.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
The movie boasts some lovely artwork and a sterling DVD transfer, which might be enough to persuade a few grown-ups to like it as much as kids will.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...all in all, Cinderella III makes a fairly good showing for itself, insofar as these direct-to-video affairs go.

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George R

You guys have to admit, this is one of the few better Disney sequels, even compared to others, & it is a helluva lot better than Cinderella II. Animation: The animation was beautifully done as it should be, & the characters remained the same. Characters: The stepmother… More
You guys have to admit, this is one of the few better Disney sequels, even compared to others, & it is a helluva lot better than Cinderella II. Animation: The animation was beautifully done as it should be, & the characters remained the same. Characters: The stepmother was as evil, & as she was in the first two films, but lacks the scariness she had in the very first one. Cinderella was the fighter as she was, & the rest of the characters were they're usual. Anastasia, became much more fleshed out & likable. The problem was how they removed the rest of the mice & birds. Plot/Story: It works perfectly for the movie. The idea of Cinderella having to fight to get back things the way they were because of the cruel, selfishness of her stepmother makes the movie worthy. Music/Songs: The songs are terrible & forgettable. The score fits nicely, but the songs in here, I was wondering if the directors &/or songwriters were even thinking while the singers sang them. I wish Alan Menken would have written the songs. So in final summation, it's not as good as the original (obviously), but its written very well compared to other straight to DVD Disney sequels.
Jason V

Better than it has any real right to be, Cinderella III is a true movie made for the small screen, not episodes of a defunct television show strung together or full of sub-par animation. A Twist in Time may be obvious at some points and become downright grating in the last ten… More
Better than it has any real right to be, Cinderella III is a true movie made for the small screen, not episodes of a defunct television show strung together or full of sub-par animation. A Twist in Time may be obvious at some points and become downright grating in the last ten minutes, but there's always something (even mildly) entertaining going on. Am I saying it's great? No. It's enjoyable, right down to the same smooth animation style-lack of fine detail in the human characters-from the original movie.
Steven V

Really liked it. This is the real Cinderella. This was a pretty good adventure. I really liked the story. Sequels are usually bad this one is good.
Jackson W

Providing an accurate backstory on its original, and developing its characters in honest emotion, Cinderella 3, while it has its corny moments, is still a rare gem in Disney's line of DVD sequels
*Kimberly *

Cute and surprisingly clever storyline. Does the original proud!