CinderElmo

Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella. Originally aired on Fox television in 1999, the feature is a playful mix of human actors and Sesame Street characters that is an easy watch for families with 3- to 7-year-olds. Cinderelmo (he's a boy, if you didn't know) dreams of playing in a castle and meeting the princess. Unfortunately his mean--but not that mean--stepmother wants her two other sons to go to the ball at which the princess must declare whom she wishes to marry.

Highly recommend if you love cute movies and looking for something not serious to enjoy with the kids. At first glance adults might give this a pass, but amazingly some of my favorite actors (Oliver Platt and French Stewart) star in this film and really make it fun. I know this film gets a low rating, but so does Fifth Element. If you're in the mood for a light-hearted, adult and kid friendly movie, take the time. It's fun, just don't look for anything too deep.