The Royal Ball dance from the movie Cinderella. Prince Charming : Richard Madden Cinderella : Lily James Director : Kenneth Branagh A Walt Disney Production I do not own the credits.
This is a small detail but I love that Princess Shelina isn’t jealous or upset. She’s happy for Kit to dance with someone he actually wants to because she’s probably not interested in an arranged marriage either.
I mean, she looks a little irritated at first-- She probably came to secure a marriage between their kingdoms, after all-- but after watching the two of them she's just like, "Well, damn. Can't blame him for that."
Fun fact: every reaction of the audience is true as this is their first time seeing the finished product. From her walking down the stairs to the acting.
Yesss when they dance if you watch closely her step sisters smiling in awe. So cute when they broke character didnt even try to act villainous and jealous lool
@@EughhBrothereughhthat’s true. Even Cate Blanchett said that, in that moment, she couldn’t help but actually root for Ella. Good thing she’s a great actress and it didn’t look like she does lol
This is hands down the BEST live action Disney film. It’s full of nostalgic, old-fashioned fairytale magic. It’s uplifting, beautiful, creative, and everything is so colorful. Saw it in theaters and the CGI effects were dazzling and gorgeous. The costumes by Sandy Powell are stunning. The soundtrack by Patrick Doyle is fantastic. The casting is perfect. The film also added depth to both Cinderella and Kit’s personalities. They share perfect chemistry here. Love it more than the original! 💙
@@warrioroflight6872 Cinderella 2015 was special because there weren’t much live action Disney films at the time. As in, Disney didn’t create a high demand for them, and this is what made Cinderella so exciting and special to be released. Before Disney got crazy with making them. I think live actions can work if they’re done once every 5-10 years. You can tell a lot of quality was put into this one ❤️
I have to cleanse my eyes with their chemistry and the masterpiece and elegance that is this scene after watching the Cinderella 2021 trailer. The part where she lets out a little gasp when he puts his hand on her waist still gives me shivers, it’s so such a small moment but it adds so much to the scene.
Honestly I’m just incredibly impressed that he pulled off those lifts so well, between lifting her and the VERY heavy dress that’s quite a feat of strength well done sir
It’s should be around 8 kg or round about 15lb, given the Material. Tull is not very dense and rather light. The skirt would behave very differently if it weren’t. Anyway, it’s probably still rather difficult, given the circumference of the skirt.
100% agree, the Prince was so much more in this movie, you saw him more on screen, I loved the way the Prince and Cinderella met before the ball this time
Exceptional movie. Lily James gives a phenomenal performance, perfectly balancing between the essential "theatrical" acting the period & Disney request and the realistic portrayal of an abused girl with a heart full of dreams in the 1700s. Cinderella is often called 'weak' but she's truly a role model for young girls. No prince "saved her", she suffered emotional abuse and neglect, but she still managed to keep fighting, hoping and maintaining her ability of forgiveness and purity. She's a survivor, she's a dreamer, and we should never call those things "weaknesses".
The fact that Lily's audition for the movie at first was for one of the Stepsisters and ended up being the title character is amazing. Lily is exactly how I imagine a live action Cinderella should be
It's actually more probable it's based on 1800s (the gowns really remind European 1850s/1860s, and inside Ella's home we can see a Japanese room, typical in the late 1800s) than 1700s, but still, yeah...
This is one of many reasons that Cinderella remains my favorite fairytale, and Lily James' portrayal of the titular character is exactly how I imagine the character today with adult hindsight. The 1950's Disney film is the first version of the tale I remember watching as a child in the 2000's and early 2010's. It's one of the first full-length Disney films I vividly remember watching period, including the Lion King, Beauty and the Beast (which is my mother's favorite), and The Little Mermaid. I didn't understand the meaning of the tale until I started reading fan-fiction adaptations of the rags to riches story and rewatching the two Disney films as a teenager and now adult.
I love how the childhood song is played during her descent down the staircase - it shows how even though she's been transformed on the outside, her spirit and kindness relayed to her by her parents' love is brought with her in every moment. Beautiful movie.
overall yes, this is definitely the best remake, but I do like the additions to Jasmine's storyline in Aladdin, and Speechless is a fantastic song too!
YES. Throughout the film I was just mesmerized. They still managed to keep the magical Disney fantasy and added little things that even made it better than the original version. This is the only good Disney live-action remake in my opinion.
ella: "they're all looking at you." kit: "believe me. they're all looking at you." ahhh i specifically love this dialogue because it just shows how humble and non-conceited these two are, which really makes them a perfect match for each other 🥺💙
I love how when Cinderella and Kit were dancing they looked like as if they were falling in love with each other more. Cinderella smiling at the feeling of experiencing something she never felt a long time while whilst falling in love with the prince and the prince is just admiring her beauty--never taking his eyes of her. This is such a beautiful way of portraying what falling in love feels like, Disney nailed this one.
The fact that she isn't wearing any jewelry beside a few sequins and glitter, and the dress is so simple - but might just possibly be one of the most beautiful blue dresses in all of cinema speaks wonders. This truly is the perfect fairy-tale movie, and the whole scene here was so fantastically done.
JustinTheGame sorry I’m a bit late to your comment. If you look at the dressmakers video she admits there’s crystals used in the scene by Cinderella not sequins
I couldn't help seeing it as a little less wholesome, when she assumed the word dance, I could just tell he was looking at her like he was hungry to love her madly.
Loving the fact that the princess Kit was supposed to marry looks at Ella in admiration and not jealousy. She recognizes how incredible they are together with just a look and that's really beautiful to me
The Prince is so much more in this film, he had more screen time, much more likeable I think to and I like the way he and Cinderella met before the ball this time
Ik as opposed to a random prince in a random kingdom, i love that they had fleshed his character out so much now you can see that he was certainly someone you'd wanna marry
The part where her grabs her by the waist and she gasps with surprise was Lily James’s natural reaction. The director liked it so he kept it in the film
I have watched this scene many times, and one thing that I didn't exactly recognize at first but adds so much to this scene is that Lily James is mic'd through the dance. You can hear her breathing, the little giggle, the dress swishing around. You're not watching her from the side of the room, you are with her for every step. It's magical, and a very subtle but fantastic choice by the director.
I adore Lily's lovely blue ball gown, the way her hair is styled and glittered, the way she dances ... shyly at first but by the end gives a stunning performance ... and above all the enchanting music. This movie really deserves to be praised. Gives a beautiful message and has some truly wonderful actors.
feel the rhythm And people like you are the reason why women are so insecure. Take a good look at yourself bud because last time I checked beauty is subjective and you probably aren’t everyone’s preference. Lmao!!
It's finally back on Disney+ so I rewatched it and it still holds up sooo well. Bravo to Kenneth Branagh for the only live adaptation so far that 's almost perfect.
@@manuelorozco7760 FYI, the Disney version includes the stuff that was cut from the theatrical release (things I didnt see when I watched it in the theatre)
@@manuelorozco7760 they cut a lot for the theatrical release. the part where theyre in the garden just talking. it was very short in the movie from what i remember. the theatrical (per IMDB) was only 1 hr 45 mins, vs the DisneyPlus version currently on streaming is 1 hr 51. and theres even more deleted scenes you can find on youtube nowadays, from the blu-ray releases in the previous years.
The costume designer was Sandy Powell, who has in her 30 years in the industry earned an amazing 12 Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design, and has won three of them. Incredible, isn't she?
@@priyaravindran6150 i agree with the fact that this costume design is absolutely stunning, but, however in my opinion Mad Max: Fury Road deserved the Oscar they got for their costume design that year, which was absofuckinglutely amazing and cool. but everybody has a different opinion anyway, so dont take this to seriously (Cinderella was up against Mad Max in the 2016 Oscars)
i don’t actually know her name but i love how that “exotic princess” didn’t scowl or show disdain towards cinderella for capturing the prince’s attention.
The character of the Spanish princess is meant to be an audience surrogate. (Yes, I know, there's always got to be 'that person' in the comments, so here I am XD ) She's providing a lens through which we are viewing the developing romance between Ella and Kit. She's intrigued and happy for them, so we do the same.
Lily James has that ineffable quality that can't be faked. Innocence, kindness, sweetness - all rolled into what we could call the inner Divinity that we all have. She radiates it more that most other actors I can remember.
That's why I love the utterly gobsmacked look on the face of the Prince (played by Richard Chamberlain) when he first catches sight of Cinderella in "The Slipper And The Rose". It is the look of a man who's fallen head over heels in love at first sight and is completely smitten.
I love how despite the beautiful music in the background and how loud it is, we are still able to hear Lily’s dress move, and hear her breathing and little giggles. I’ve seen many movies that took out those sounds entirely and it really makes the scene so much better since they didn’t.
there's a small moment during the waltz where kit pulls her back into his hold and you can her ella's small close gasp. it's such a small details but i love how much it enhanced their chemistry. like for a VERY pg movie with a surprisingly limited shared screen time between the leads they really did wonders to make every single scene they share filled with romantic tension. it's so tangible!
8 years after the release of this movie and it is still one of my favorites! I was only a little girl when I first watched it but I was so enchanted by Cinderella, the dress, music and this scene💙 Now as a teen I LOVE this movie so much, and this scene still makes me so magical and happy🦄 Absolutely the best Disney remake EVER✨
Not once does he ever look at her body. He acknowledges her gown and how stunning it is but in every scene, he is looking directly into her eyes and god if that isnt the most beautiful thing idk what is
There isnt a single flaw in this movie. Perfect casting, excellent cgi, breathtaking costumes, everything was so good! This deserves a lot more recognition
Her delight, his delight, his shyness and giddiness, her wonder and purity, his "Believe me, they"re looking at you", that gasp when he puts his hand on her waist, her giggle during the twirls and their wonderful smiles, that is the epitome of a romantic scene. And then there is the divine music! Plus: The admiration of an equally beautiful woman on and the wonderful clothes. ❤️❤️❤️
Cinderella was the only live action movie I ever really fell in love with or that I didn’t mind it was a live action remake. I didn’t see a single flaw in this. It was simply beautiful.
I remember leaving class early to watch this before it was released in theaters and I just loved it. They made Ella more kind and loving and her dress is so beautiful. They changed the story a little bit but for better.
This movie was absolutely incredibly well done, the small changes they made (ex, Cinderella meeting the prince before the ball and the Prince having much more screen time etc...) in my opinion brang the movie more to life, made it more realistic and much more enjoyable to watch
I think the reason why it works better than the others is that it's a less direct remake than the others; true, the core story is the same as the 1950 film (as both are based on the same fairy tale), but the live action film is sufficiently different to the animated film that it stands on its own two feet (and thus isn't constantly compared to the original).
Agreed. By far, this has been their most beautiful adaptation of an animated film. The others didn't capture the same magic this film has. Crossing my fingers for Mulan and The Little Mermaid tho.
Honestly, the best moment for me in this is the King's face. Sir Derek Jacobi conveys so much with those five seconds of silence, and it always tugs at my heart. And the score is simply sublime. Patrick Doyle is a genius, and this is a perfect example of why.
My favourite comfort movie. The perfect blue dress, the acting, the actors and the magical aspects of it , the lullaby lilly sings sitting by the window, everything is PERFECT 💙
I don't know how many times I watched this scene. I love it. Everything about it is magical. It's so sweet watching them fall in love with each other during that dance.
You can just tell even though this is acting, Lily James did so wonderful on portraying this as Cinderella truly enjoying herself. Cinderella was having the time of her life tonight. She didn’t just get to go to the ball, but she got to dance with the prince and she was in love. She had one night to have fun, and she thoroughly enjoyed it.
I think this will forever remain one of the most beautiful scenes in cinema of our generation. The soundtrack is amazing and everything is just gorgeous
You know it’s a Disney movie because any other mortal would have absolutely tripped down those stairs in that dress, just a giant beautiful sparkly blue snowball. 😭
The way you see Kit smile and stutter talking to her, and the way he looks at her, the gleam in his eyes, as if he’s experiencing the best moment in his life, is just wonderful. You just know that he loves her. This movie is too underrated
I absolutely love this disney live action movie. I love that they gave the prince a personality and they met and had chemistry before the ballroom scene. And wow, I love how they created this scene. Ella’s dress is so simple and she isn’t even wearing any jewellery, only some glitter and sequins. But she still manages to capture everyone’s attention.
I dont understand why this movie wasn’t praised more. This scene is breathtaking. I’ve never seen a live action fairy tale nail a dress so perfectly. It’s literally the most beautiful gown I have ever seen and far exceeded my expectations
I liked the color and the general look, but it seemed a little too heavy. Especially when the prince lifted her that second time, the dress seemed to go limp to me. The color though, is absolutely the most amazing shade of blue I have ever seen.
I used to work at a bridal store and we had a replica of this dress shipped in and i unpackaged it steamed it, and placed it on the mannequin. It was not made with the same material as the one on the film ofcourse but the replica had layers of tool and very light weight organza. the original gown is actually quite lighter than it looks the top layer of the gown is silk crepeline, very thin light weight silk. The layers underneath are made up of a synthetic called yumissima, a light, expensive material or so google says lol
Kenneth Branagh always makes beautiful films. This is actually the only live action remake I’ve liked so far because I think it’s different enough from the original and actually adds a lot of great new things. It improves upon it, it’s not just a dull copy with 10 mins of forgettable additions
I swear everything in this scene was just perfect. His little nervous smiles were just too perfect. And he just couldn’t stop complimenting her it was just adorable how neither could stop smiling. Like every single smile made you just smile and blush. Heck we all need a fairytale like this
One of the things I admire most about this scene is that all of the dresses in the background are absolutely stunning, and yet Lily's dress still manages to capture your attention immediately.
Exactly! If you watch the BTS you'll see that all the extras were wearing extravagant dresses and jewelry borrowed specially for the scene and yet Ella easily stands out from them and the golden ballroom thanks to God mother's dress. It's soooo good
@@abigaildiamante9096 Every dress in the background are deck in jewelry but it manages to make them blend in the background, making them unnoticeable. The color pallet of most of the dresses in the background are also too similar to one another making it even more blending with the background. Cinderella's dress is simple but unique because of its simplicity, lack of jewelry, and having a vibrant color than the rest, making it stand out within the ballroom. Now that's a great costume design and I have to give applause to the costume designer of this movie.
I absolutely love Diney live action remakes but this in my eyes is by far the best and this scene is absolutely outstanding, the chemistry between Lily and Richard is amazing but everyone's dancing, their costumes, the set in general, the music, it's so perfectly well done
The Ball scene is probably my favorite scene from any movie ever. I can and do watch it over and over. It's what dreams are made of. Absolutely fantastic. When Cinderella walks up to the balcony rail and everyone turns to look you feel that every guest at the ball seems to know the queen has just entered the room! She captivates them all!
Here after the disaster that was Cinderella 2021. This is my favorite live action Cinderella, and no live of any Disney would top this scene imo. The gown is magnificent and so beautifully designed and worn.
My favorite part of this scene is when they first speak to each other, the way the prince is in awe of her beauty and is so flustered that he can barely talk. Also note that he was looking straight into her eyes the whole time and not her body, that's what makes this scene so special to me.
You're so right; I hadn't really noticed that before. This scene is so special to me too. It's as though we're peeking in on these two caring, loving people, experiencing love at first sight & it's so palpable. I've watched this scene many times over because of how it makes my heart feel & it's artistry. It's also incredible how they encircle each other on their horses through most of the scene, which couldn't have been easy at all & yet, they make it look effortless; And that feels a bit like a dance between the two of them too.
I will die on the hill that this is the best Disney live action remake. There's a ton of reasons why and this scene makes me smile every time I see it.
The way he looked at her when he said, “it would give me the greatest pleasure if you would do me the honor of letting me lead you to this.... the first.... 😳😳”
Absolutely incredible the way he looks at her when he says that, you really see true love in his eyes and you see it reflected back in hers and another thing I love is even when she realises hes the Prince she refers to him as Mr Kit to.
I love how this scene preserves the charm and innocence that the character of Cinderella has always been associated with. Hardly any excessive dramatization. Simplicity truly is the hallmark of genius.
At 1:49 into the video, Kit addresses Cinderella as, "Your Highness..." You can almost see tears welling up in her eyes. All her adult life Cinderella has been emotionally beaten down, but then to have the Prince of the realm address her as, "Your Highness," must've been very emotionally uplifting for her. *
You can tell the amount of quality work that was put into this movie on all levels of production. At the same time the result looks so natural beautiful and simple. It's what true elegance looks like.
My favorite part was when she says "Mister Kit!" -- The little girl did not go to the palace for the prince, but for her friend Mister Kit, the boy that she loves.
I just to say, as a Graphic designer, we love seeing details & visual that really breathtaking. THIS DANCE SCENE IS ONE OF IT!!!!! and that dress, come on... each crystal sparkles like they are a star that placed beautifully on her skirts. I love that scene for many times & years. Sandy Powell really know how to make my childhood dream want to see that dress sparkles like no other days
very true, the 2021's cinderella is more of a bitch boss movie while the 2015's and 1950s cinderella has true fairy tale magic with a tint of lovely romance movie ☺️👍💕
My comment might be a little bit late. But this remake and original Disney movie captured the magic of the original. They have become classics that will be watched for generations. Camila’s Cinderella is just a work trash that will be forgotten.
I don't care what anyone says, the dress reveal and this first dance are exactly the reason Beauty and the Beast fails for me. This captured the magical side of the animated fairy tale whilst giving a lot more character interaction and chemistry between them. Belle's live action dress was such a let down and there was no "wow" factor. And yet I hear ANOTHER Cinderella remake is on its way which is just so unnecessary. Why not Sleeping Beauty or The Princess and the Frog?
@@dinofashionicon8364 well....you do have a point...😔 yeah...lets leave Princess and the frog as animation.... So...what else can be animated?? Pocahontas?
@@hakushoku0129 honestly maybe it’s time to be done with these, but if we had to choose, Pocahontas isn’t a bad idea. They could make it more historically accurate or whatnot. I would also be up for seeing an adaptation of the Cinderella sequels with Lily James as even Maleficent got a live action sequel for seemingly no reason.
Lily James is an amazing actress, all the little glances, gasps, smiles and elegant movement is beautiful to watch. Also the video guy who filming around them did an amazing job, so much better than the Beauty and the Beast one.
Yeah plus emma is beautiful but she doesnt have that beauty standarts which related to those times. This movie is million times better than beauty and the beast.but u know the fame stuff.
I noticed that most of the angles for the beauty & fhe beast dancing scene are taken from far away unlike this one. We get to see the prince & Cinderella look at each other in up close shots but we also get to see the dress & dance work from afar. Its much more breathtaking
@@emilywandosen8472 Not that I think Beauty and the Beast is better than Cinderella nor vice versa but you're missing the point. Belle is beautiful but her beauty is also unconventional for her time. She wasn't into fancy makeup and being garb by the fashion sense of her time. She's beautiful albeit not the most but what makes her standout his her simplicity, her intelligence, and her openness to see underneath appearances. Hence, she was able to look past the Beasts' hideous look and bad behavior. It works that they casted Emma Watson for the role. It helps that she previously played as Hermione, the character herself is bookish and was written as an ugly duckling then turned into a swan. So going by the story, it mattered more that the production placed more emphasis on Belle and the Beast's chemistry.
I know this is a movie, and I know they are actors. But the look in Kits eyes as he dances with her is unbelievable. Like he's just seen the meaning of the universe and it's this girl standing in front of him. The pure love and joy that emanates from him and her is astounding. This movie is SO underrated
"It's you, isn't it?" "Just so." The way she says that makes my heart melt. Lily James was a perfect Cinderella. All of the qualities needed, kindness, humility, modesty, vulnerability, hopefulness, strength were all perfectly portrayed. Didn't think I'd be into live action Disney Cinderella but this movie wowed me.
Everything is perfect in this scene. The music. Lily James in this magnificent dress. The lights. Richard Madden's smile. The genuine reaction of the extras. I can't get enough of this.
