Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Justina The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

hmying I have not seen any other films based on/around Cinderella aside from Disney's. Confessions of an Ugly Step Sister proved to have provided a fresh twist to the common Cinderella story. I liked how the characters are portrayed - ugly Iris so kind, and beautiful Clara so proud.I definitely support this film because it did not stay in the circle where "beauty" equals "kindness, etc" but showed the actual opposite. This will absolutely help younger children understand that "beauty" does not always mean "kindness" as they are so associated with.However, it took me awhile to absorb the fact that Iris, played by the beautiful Azura, was supposed to be ugly.Overall, I stay by the fact that it was a fresh and simple film, it was easy to grasp. Plus, this film may be good for younger children as they should stay away from the ever-so stereotypical Disney movies (not that I don't love them, I do!).Rating: 7/10

mmkev05 I loved this movie of classical romance and a different look at the common fairytale. I saw this movie when it aired on TV and have been waiting for it to come to video since. So, when will it be released? Huh? Huh? Huh? Great movie. I was just fifteen years old when I saw it and I was entranced by the movie's magic. This movie can appeal to any age. This movie is like Ever After meets King Arthur. It was refreshing to see a different side than the common Cinderella is the victim story. People got to see a touch at a sister and feel empathy for her. I think that the story was always meant to expand on the sisters. They shouldn't just be the ugly ones. There is inherently so much more depth to people.

cwegner I have been searching for this movie on VHS since April of 2002, and would like to purchase it. I love any fantasy and fairy tale movies and shows, This one is quite unique and It has now become an obsession with me, Stockard Channing is wonderful as the Step-Mother as are all of the actors and actresses.

Angela L it's a simple yet charming story of another side of the cinderella story, from the point of view of a not-really ugly stepsister.i was amused to see azura skye, since she doesn't look like her regular self :) but all in all, enjoyed seeing the film. stockard channing graces the screen once more. see this if you want to take a break from all the typical fairy tales that goes on.