Truly Dreadful Film

Don't listen to the negative reviews

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

the Frenchies are right about Jerry Lewis. he was a comic genius. strange though, even though Lewis was all-American, with the exception of say, Quentin Tarantino, most people in this country don't get him anymore.i love the films of Jerry Lewis, and after 'The Bell Boy', this is my favorite Lewis film. it also helps to like fairy tales and be a fan of the 'Cinderella' story. this is in the top three as far as the best tellings of this story. it's more than a little ironic that it's "cinderella" is a guy. i wonder how feminist would dissect the fairy this time with a male protagonist.it's amazing how fresh and vibrant and trendy hip this film feels after almost five decades. this whole film is about reworking classic archetypes and icons, so there is a naturally hip element that is ready made to go and built right into this film's telling of the story.but it definitely feels like a classic. not only are there fanciful little fantasy touches, like an appearance by the "real" Cinderella, Jack and Jill and a Goldfish turned chauffeur, but there are so many things in this that worthy of being thought of as classic film/comedy moments. the scene at the ball where Lewis runs frantically up a long flight of stairs is hilarious and leaves the viewer as breathless as Lewis must have felt. i heard the sequence was so physically grueling that he had to be hospitalized right after wards. wow. now that's dedication to your craft.i also enjoyed seeing Disney favorite Ed Wynn in this. Wynn has always been a beacon of cozy charm and fanciful silliness. it's nice to see someone in film, other than Disney, take advantage of his talent and warm brand of humor.loved the songs, performances, set design and it's poignant, timely message. more than being about Prince(or princess)Charming, the Cinderella story is about intimidation and oppression. something people practice all the time and something all persons should be cautious of. even if you happen to be a "fella".

The old story told with a twist. The sexes are reversed in this one.This time it's Jerry Lewis victimized by a wicked stepmother and her 2 hoodlum sons. Who else but Ed Wynn could play a fairy godfather?Dame Judith Anderson, a veteran player of the wicked, is at it again but how can we expect this great lady to add comedy to spice up her performance. She needed to do her part with a comic twist as Jo Van Fleet did in the television version of "Cinderella." Sadly, that's missing. Playing the role straight is of no consequences in this farce. The sons come off like underworld hoods. It's a little too heavy for this film.Jerry is funny but his attempts at singing fall quite flat.Nice to show the kiddies that guys can be victimized too.

Jerry Lewis is Cinderfella in this movie that is a variation of Cinderella, in this case she being he.He has to put up with Wicked Stepmother (Judith Anderson) and her sons Maximilian (Henry Silva) and Rupert (Robert Hutton).One day Fairy Godfather (Ed Wynn) appears and helps him win the heart of Princess Charming (Anna Maria Alberghetti). I bought this movie one week ago for 2.50 euros.I would have been ready to pay more but they didn't ask for more than that.I'm proud to own this movie. Cinderfella is an extremely funny musical fantasy comedy by Frank Tashlin.Jerry Lewis is being him funny self in the lead.Extremely beautiful Ms Alberghetti doesn't only got the good looks but also the acting skills.In one great scene you get to see Jerry dancing with Anna Maria while Count Basie plays his swinging music in the back.Mr Lewis is quite a dancer.Today this amazing comedian turns 79.He has shown us he's the king of clowns.He's one of the greatest comedians off all time. Lewis can be found from that list with Chaplin and Lloyd and all the other great ones.Jerry has also showed the serious side too.He can go beyond the clown.In this movie he does it occasionally.It doesn't offer only moments of laughter but sadness, too.Cinderfella is a tragic figure when you think about it.He gets kicked in the head by his stepmother and her sons.In one terrific scene Fella sits in one end of the huge table and the rest of the family in the other.All the time they make him come to their end of the table and do some favors.He is in his loneliness dreaming to be something more than he is.Jerry Lewis has said; there is no gap between comedy and tragedy.And that is the truth.

this is a sweet,warm and adorable film but i would feel better if jerry wrote it. taken from the fairy tale, jerry does it again by being funny and throwing in some cute gags! ed wynn was great as the fairy godfather and the rest of the cast made this a great, heart warming movie. but, of course, jerry really shined. as in the nutty professor, jerry belts out wonderful songs with his swinging voice. the story was written and flowed nicely, but if the ending explained fella's and princess charming's relationship together, it might of been for the better. wow! who knew jerry could dance so well! the scene when jerry turned a swinging dancer was one of the best scenes in the film! i recomend this movie for anyone looking for a cute and touching story with some jerry lewis charm!