For Ella, it should be the lifelong spell of the Lucinda fairy she got when she was born-obedience. This gift that must unconditionally obey anyone's request, even if it is an extremely harsh and unreasonable request, must be followed immediately, causing Ella to suffer a lot, and even almost killed her beloved prince. What impressed me most was the words of Ella's mother on her deathbed: No matter what other people say or ask you to do, it all depends on your decision, and the things in your heart are stronger than any spell. I always feel that this sentence is the center and true gift of the whole film-how to insist on listening to the truest voice in your heart in the influence of others on you.
Compared to the dazzling Anne Hathaway, the male protagonist is much inferior. Like all fairy tales, the movie also has a happy ending. The dance of cannibals and guards is super cute.
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