The movie was based on the fairy tale of the same name.
Cinderellais a reimagining of the classic fairy tale, similar to howWickedrecontextualizes the events ofThe Wizard of Oz.
While some elements of the original story remain intact, the plot goes in a different direction.
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It also featuresa fun fish-out-of-water elementlike Elphaba, Giselle is an outsider, albeit in a very different way.
The movie was written byTerry Jones, also known for his comedy work with Monty Python.
It wasbased on the bookCharlie and the Chocolate FactorybyRoald Dahl.
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The movie was based on the musical of the same name, with music and lyrics written byStephen Sondheim.
Sondheim is an icon of modern musical theater, andInto the Woodsis among his most beloved musicals.
It features a star-studded cast, but its a polarizing movie.
WithoutThe Wizard of Oz, we wouldnt haveWicked.
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