Cinderella II: Dreams Come True

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Jennifer Hale as Cinderella. She was voiced by Ilene Woods in the original film.
• Rob Paulsen as Jaq/Grand Duke/The Baker/Sir Hugh/Bert/Flower Vendor. Both the King and Grand Duke were voiced by Luis van Rooten in the original film.
• Corey Burton as Gus. Jaq and Gus were voiced by Jimmy MacDonald in the original film.
• Andre Stojka as The King.
• Russi Taylor as Fairy Godmother, Drizella Tremaine, Mary Mouse, Beatrice, Countless Le Grande and Daphne. Fairy Godmother was voiced by Verna Felton in the original film. Drizella was voiced by Rhoda Williams in the first film
• Susanne Blakeslee as Lady Tremaine. She was voiced by Eleanor Audley in the original film.
• Tress MacNeille as Anastasia Tremaine. She was originally voiced by Lucille Bliss.
• Holland Taylor as Prudence
• Christopher Daniel Barnes as Prince Charming. He was voiced by William Edward Phipps in the original film.
• Frank Welker as Lucifer/Pom-Pom/Bruno. Lucifer was voiced by June Foray in the original film. Bruno was also voiced by MacDonald in the first film.

Storyline:

Jaq and Gus create a storybook based on three events that happened after the first film. The stories include Cinderella’s opposition to the court’s strict etiquette, Jaq’s becoming human for a day, and Anastasia’s redemption through love.

About Movie:

Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (also known as Cinderella 2: Dreams Come True) is an American animated direct-to-video fantasy anthology film. It serves as a sequel to Disney’s 1950 animated classic Cinderella.

Production Details

• Director: John Kafka
• Screenplay: Written by Jill E. Blotevogel, Tom Rogers, and Julie Selbo.
• Animation Technique: This film is notable for being the first in the series to use digital ink and paint.
• Voice Cast: The film features the voices of Jennifer Hale, Russi Taylor, Corey Burton, and Rob Paulsen.

Plot Summary

Cinderella II: Dreams Come True consists of three segments that explore different aspects of Cinderella’s life after her marriage to Prince Charming. The segments include:

1. “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” – This segment follows Cinderella as she adjusts to her new life at the palace while facing challenges and learning to navigate her new role.
2. “The Cat That Looked at a King” – This story features the character of the palace cat, Lucifer, who gets involved in a plot to sabotage Cinderella’s happiness.
3. “Once Upon a Dream” – This segment focuses on Cinderella’s relationship with her friends and the importance of believing in one’s dreams.

Release and Reception

Cinderella II: Dreams Come True was released on February 26, 2002, but received generally negative reviews from critics, who felt it did not capture the magic of the original film. Despite its mixed reception, the film has been appreciated by some audiences for its lighthearted storytelling and charming animation style.

Legacy

The film is part of Disney’s ongoing expansion of its animated classics into sequels and spin-offs, contributing to the broader Cinderella franchise which includes a live-action remake released in 2015.