Netflix musical Steps receives mixed reviews from critics
Netflix released the musical fantasy Steps on Thanksgiving featuring a voice cast including Amanda Seyfried and Ali Wong.
Plot centers on stepsisters
The film reimagines Cinderella by portraying her stepsisters as misunderstood rather than evil. Punky teen Lilith played by Ali Wong seeks to correct the character assassination of the storybook tale. Her younger sister Margot voiced by Stephanie Hsu is too innocent to be tainted by traditional lore. Their mother Li Mei voiced by Gwendoline Yeo moves them to the kingdom of Alouette after falling in love.
Production team and writers
Amy Poehler produced the project while Alyce Tzue and John Ripa co-directed it. The screenplay credits five writers including Ava Tramer and James Madejski. Six people originated the story starting with comedy folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci known as Garfunkel and Oates. The production combines modern elements with tired tropes like the antagonist becoming a hero.
Cast includes diverse talents
The voice cast also features Nikki Glaser as Priscilla and Peter Dinklage as Roderick. Daniel Radcliffe and Young Mazino join the ensemble alongside Damian Priest and Matt Lowe. The film runs for one hour and forty-one minutes with a PG rating. Critics describe the dialogue as unfunny and the humor as lame.
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