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Netflix’s Steps retells Cinderella from the stepsisters’ perspective
Netflix’s animated film Steps retells Cinderella’s story through the eyes of her stepsisters, Lilith and Margot.
In the film, they are newcomers who feel out of place in a kingdom where Cinderella is admired and welcomed.
A royal-ball mix-up sets off a chaotic adventure involving a stolen magic wand, Margot being turned into a frog and a plan to stop bully Priscilla from ruling the kingdom.
The story also follows the sisters’ effort to rebuild their relationship and explores Lilith’s struggle to fit in.
The film stars Ali Wong, Stephanie Hsu and Amanda Seyfried, with Bette Midler as the fairy godmother.
Steps is scheduled to release on Netflix on November 20, and reviews differ sharply on its humor and storytelling.
Netflix’s animated film Steps retells Cinderella’s story from the perspective of her stepsisters, Lilith and Margot.
The film follows the sisters’ strained relationship with Cinderella and a chaotic effort to stop Priscilla from ruling the kingdom.
Reviews disagree sharply: What’s on Netflix praises the character writing, while The Hollywood Reporter criticizes the dialogue and plot.
The film is listed for release on Friday, Nov. 20.
- Who
- Stepsisters Lilith and Margot, Cinderella and Priscilla are central characters.
- What
- Steps is an animated Cinderella retelling told from the stepsisters’ perspective.
- When
- It is listed for release on Friday, Nov. 20; the sources do not state the year of release.
- Where
- Netflix.
- Why
- The film revisits the Cinderella story from the stepsisters’ point of view and explores their relationship.
What’s on Netflix
The Hollywood Reporter
Character writing
What’s on Netflix
What’s on Netflix calls the film a strong, character-driven story with quality character writing.
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter says the dialogue is lame and the story is so convoluted that following the plot becomes a chore.
Overall assessment
What’s on Netflix
What’s on Netflix describes the film as funny, heartwarming and a fresh spin on Cinderella.
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter calls it charm-deficient and says it squanders its voice cast.
Steps underwent numerous retoolings, changing from an animated musical to an action-packed comedy.
Steps is listed for release on Netflix.
- Film
- Steps
- Platform
- Netflix
- Central characters
- Lilith and Margot, Cinderella’s stepsisters
- Directors
- Alyce Tzue and John Ripa
- Listed release date
- Friday, Nov. 20
- Runtime
- 1 hour 41 minutes
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What people are saying
character assassination
happily ever after