A contemporary twist on Cinderella but without the heart or the soul (sole) of the better adaptations of the classic story
Cinders, a young woman, is working as a security guard at a military base when she discovers that the base is being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into the country. She decides to take on the job of infiltrating the base and taking it down from the inside. ..
In this powerful and moving story, Chosen Jacobs tells the story of a young man who is determined to make his dreams come true. Despite the obstacles in his way, El perseveres and learns to appreciate life more for what it is - a gift from God.
El meets Kira, the daughter of sneaker tycoon Darius King, at Sneakercon. He doesn’t know who she is at first, as befits the classic story, but he later discovers her true identity when he enters the sneakers he has designed. ..
Kira is heartbroken when the young man she was attracted to at the sports event leaves without her. She spends days looking for him, but eventually gives up and returns home. ..
This is the first time the story of Cinderella has been brought into the modern-day. Ella Enchanted was a fresh and funny take on the tale and stands as one of the better adaptations to hit our screens. A Cinderella Story and 2021’s Cinderella also brought contemporary versions of the fable to life although they were much less successful. The latter was particularly intolerable.
Sneakerella is an adaptation of a musical that favours urban realism over enchanting fantasy. It rarely manages to charm the mind or the heart, and plays out exactly as expected despite the updated setting. ..
As a young man who wants to escape his dead-end life in Queens, New York, the character of El is certainly relatable. The movie has a commendable ‘believe in yourself’ message so it might prove inspirational to those who can put themselves in El’s shoes (or sneakers) and identify with his class struggles. For this reason, the movie does have something to offer.
This re-design of the sneaker is a bit of a letdown. It’s not very exciting or new, and it doesn’t really stand out from the rest of the sneakers on the market. If you’re looking for something that will make you feel comfortable and stylish, this might not be the right choice for you.
The musical numbers are okay, provided you have a tolerance for characters breaking into song and dance every 15 minutes or so. The diverse cast of actors is refreshing. And the performers manage to engage, despite the cliched characters whose shoes they fit into, with special mention to Chosen Jacobs, who you may remember as Mike Hanlon from 2017’s It. ..
If you’re a sneaker-obsessed person, this movie may have something more to offer you than those who aren’t. The scenes with people talking about sneakers are always entertaining, but if you don’t have an interest in sneakers or if you can’t see what all the fuss is about when people parade the latest in foot fashion, then this movie might not be for you.
The movie is very long, and if you don’t like musicals, it will really test your patience. However, by fast-forwarding through any scenes when a character opens their mouth to sing, you can get through it without feeling frustrated.
I didn’t enjoy this movie as much as the target audience did. The feel-good spirit of the story and the energetic young cast didn’t make it for me. I’m fully aware that, as an adult, my view of the movie might not be shared by people under 12 who might be able to tolerate the over-familiar narrative and designer footwear plotlines. That’s fine!
Disney’s Ella Enchanted is a better movie for adults and kids than Sneakerella.
Sneakerella, a popular app that allows users to anonymously share photos and videos, is ending its service on July 31. The app has been criticized for its lack of security and privacy features. Sneakerella is shutting down on July 31st after years of controversy over its lack of security and privacy features. The app was once popular for allowing users to anonymously share photos and videos, but it has since been criticized for its lack of protection. ..
