Is ‘Cinderella’ a Fun Reinvention or a Trashy Reboot?

By Janie Walenda I’m a big Cinderella fan, but I’ve rarely enjoyed stories that try to modernize her story.  I was worried this movie would be a clumsy retread filled with generic pop songs and pandering messages about “empowerment.”  While I wasn’t necessarily wrong, “Cinderella” has enough fun and magic to make this an enjoyable ride. This version hits all the beats of the classic Cinderella story but adds some new twists and turns along the way.  Ella wants to design ...