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Why did it take me so long to see Three Wishes for Cinderella? The only excuse had is that until people starting recommending it on the recent Cinderella film boards, Three Wishes for Cinderella was completely unknown to me. After hearing from these people that it was the best version of the Cinderella story (always has been my personal favourite fairy tale), this reviewer knew she had to check it out. And it really has to be one of the best decisions and things done in some time. As much as I don't have anything against other versions of Cinderella like some of the commentators do, most of them are actually very enjoyable to great to me, I do have to fully concur after tracking the full film down on Youtube that Three Wishes for Cinderella is the best version of the story. Adaptation-wise, while not completely faithful to all the details the basic details are there (if more Grimm than Perrault with the inclusion of doves to help with the impossible tasks), but also the magical spirit of the story still remains and the freshness that is brought to the storytelling also was much appreciated.Three Wishes for Cinderella is a wonderful-looking film. It's beautifully shot and fluidly edited (quite innovative for the time I'm told), the winter scenery and decor are nothing short of exquisite and the costumes are equally attractive. The music score is whimsical, fits absolutely perfectly and was clearly scored with a lot of love and care, the main theme does repeat itself but is incredibly catchy and radiates with charm, almost like being part of a dream. Three Wishes for Cinderella smartly and poignantly scripted with some nice refreshing humour. Where it is easy to identify completely with Popelka and her problems and the characters are more developed than just being archetypes. Storytelling was really well-told and compelling, sometimes paced deliberately but never to the extent of being too slow or laborious. Also loved how Popelka and the Prince's romance and the character of the Prince was more developed, consequently wittier and more affecting than most versions with the exception of Ever After and the recent Cinderella (though it does it a little better than those two). As mentioned, the characters are interesting and nicely written and developed, as aforementioned being more than stock archetypes/stereotypes like characters can be in adaptations in fairy tales (not a knock, as there is still a lot of love for them by me, but it is true). The tricks and effects are mostly fine, though those of Rosalie the owl agreed are a tad rushed-looking, but that is such a minor complaint and didn't jar too much.Acting is very good. Libuse Safránková is exceptional as Popelka. She is beautiful and shows great personality, she's smart, sometimes funny, spunky, kind, effortlessly cute and incredibly charming and poignant. Love also her almost deadly aim (how many versions of Cinderella have that?), how she rides her horse and dances, almost like on a cloud. The Prince of Pavel Trávnícek matches her perfectly in charm, is never dull or annoying for a character in the story who is barely developed, and the character is surprisingly interesting. Their chemistry together is thoroughly convincing. Carola Braunbock relishes her role as the cruel mother while avoiding overdoing it, a difficult task for a character so juicy in most adaptations of Cinderella. Likewise with Dana Hlavácová's Dora (the sister), and the King and Queen are touchingly and sincerely played.Overall, pure fairy tale magic and adaptations of Cinderella don't get much better than this. 10/10 Bethany Cox

The movie "Tri orísky pro Popelku" (Three wishes for Cinderella) was made in 1973. The movie was made during the Communistic period in the Czech Republic. From my point of view the movie reflects the protest on communism. The prince and Popelka question the authorities all the time. The character Popelka is presented as a strong and powerful woman, which has been a great inspiration for me as a little girl. The story of Popelka is very funny, beautiful and arousing.Popelka (Libuśe Safrankoua) has to work very hard for her stepmother. One day when the king and queen visit her village she manages to escape. In the woods Popelka teases the prince (Pavel Travnicek). A few days later a ball in announced for the prince. The step-mother sends Vinsek to the city to buy clothiers. On his way, Vinsek finds three magic hazel nuts, which he gives to Popelka. The acting of the movie is brilliant. The actors are able to convince me from their feelings, with the help of the help of the wonderful soundtrack. The scenes in which Popelka is messing with authority are extremely funny. The direction is also astonishing. The protest against communism is perfectly hidden fro the people who do not want to see it. The old fairytale Cinderella has turned into a strong story about Popelka. The filming and editing is fluently done. Every shot has a good link to the previous one. In conclusion, Tri Orisky Pro Popelku is an inspiring, funny and beautiful movie. People should definitely watch this movie to see the brilliant acting and the wonderful editing.

Okay - I'm a little biased. I'm originally from the Czech Republic. This movie is a very popular movie in the Czech Republic. I bought it last year after not seeing it for a long time, and I really enjoyed it a lot. I feel this is a much better telling of the classic Cinderella story. The heroine is spunky, fun loving and kind. Definitely not a sit-at-home and wait for my prince type of woman. I couldn't help but feel that if this story were made into an American movie (without the subtitles) it would be very well popular in the states. It is an older movie, and the sound quality was not great, but I think this movie sends a lot of good messages.

In Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia and the Czech republic this movie is shown every Christmas eve, and for many people (myself included) it won't be Christmas without it. The channel tried to take the movie of the program one year because it's such an old film, but there was a massive upheaval and luckily it was stopped and Christmas was saved and it has been showed ever since. It is a sweet Cinderella story, told in a different way then the classical tale we're used to. The movie is extremely charming and beautifully made, although without any Hollywood style special effects. Unfortunately this movie has suffered the fate of most non-English movies in the US and have been more or less completely overlooked.