directed by: Mark Rosman, year: 2004
actors: Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge

A Cinderella Story is a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, set in a high school in California. It follows the story of a teenage girl who dreams of going to Princeton but is stuck working in her stepmother's diner. When she meets a mysterious online pen pal, she begins to fall in love without realizing it's the popular boy in school. The movie explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Teen Romance, Identity Discovery, Modern Fairy Tale, Perseverance, Underdog