As beautiful as the score is for The Slipper and the Rose is and no matter how well produced and photographed it might be, it still wears out its welcome occasionally. There's a lot of wit and some smart characterizations, especially for the Prince and royal family which is a nice change of pace, but Cinderella herself gets the short straw and comes across as a bit underdeveloped. It's not Gemma Craven's fault. She plays the role beautifully and has a lovely singing voice, but she doesn't have as much to do as I'd have liked. The extended ending, detailing what happens after the traditional fairy tale ends, is a nice change of pace.
