it be not often that one can rave about a direct-to-video dvd release , not even a Disney one . in fact , a large number of fan absolutely detest they , especially when they be sequel , and even more-so when they be sequel to classic . yet , Disney prove excellence in direct-to-video be possible with such a film once before with `` Bambi 2 , '' and now , they have do it again with the highly enjoyable `` Cinderella 3 : a twist in Time ! '' `` Cinderella 3 '' pick up one year after Cinderella and the prince be marry . in fact , it open as they be make they way to a intimate , outdoor anniversary party be throw for they by the Fairy Godmother and Cinderella 's animal friend . admittedly , this open to the film make the viewer wary . it be extremely happy , giggly , sweet , and direct-to-video corny , in true Disney Princess merchandising machine tradition , to the point of be nauseating , and inflate by the fact that this Cinderella sequel be a Disney Renaissance style musical -lrb- like `` the little mermaid '' and `` Beauty and the beast '' -rrb- . but , fear not , the overly happy and sweet opening be there with a purpose , for only moment later will Cinderella 's perfect life be steal away from she by she wicked stepmother and selfish stepsister . see , the less evil of Cinderella 's step-sibling , Anastasia -lrb- she be establish as the less evil one in Cinderella 2 , and that be carry over here -rrb- , have notice the perfect pair ride across the countryside to they anniversary party , and she curiosity and desire for a romance of she own persuade she to follow . when she witness the Fairy Godmother work she magic for Cinderella and she prince , she realize that this be how the two come to find each other . want a love of she own , Anastasia swipe Fairy Godmother 's magic wand when no one be look and quickly take it home to she mother and sister . after suffer for a full year from have to take care of themselves for a change , Lady Tremaine and she daughter be eager for some revenge on they former housemate . use the magic wand , Tremaine cast a spell to turn back time and `` unravel Cinderella 's happily ever after ! '' this time , the baddy use magic to fix it so that the slipper fit Anastasia before Cinderella make it down from the tower . the tremaine be whisk off to the palace , and Cinderella be leave behind with order from she stepmother to keep away from the prince and he home . Cinderella fear all be lose , but she friend Jaq and Gus remind she that the prince should know the difference between she and Anastasia . they plot to get Cindy into the castle under the guise of royal mouse catcher , but while the prince initially do know the difference , cause a funny and awkward moment with the Tremaines , he be soon put under a spell to believe Anastasia really be the girl he have dance with at the ball . the odds be stack against Cinderella , and a adversary with a magic wand be not easy to beat , but Cinderella keep faith that she do not need magic to make she dream of true love and happiness come true . `` Cinderella 3 : a twist in Time '' be a exciting , emotional , magical , and even action-packed movie that be a worthy sequel to the classic Disney film . be the final film from Disney 's australian animation house , the artist and filmmaker have put they all into this one , and it show . if only this much effort have be put into all of Disney 's other direct-to-video release ! sure , there be a few thing one can complain about , and I have to keep Bambi 2 a notch higher than Cinderella 3 due to the fact that Bambi 2 be nearly flawless , but both film would have easily be at home on the big screen -lrb- and be far more worthy of such a release than jungle book 2 or even return to Neverland -rrb- . no , I will not say Cinderella 3 surpass the original Cinderella either , but a sequel do not really have to top the original , it just need to be loyal to the first and have its own interesting and well execute story . Cinderella 3 have this , and despite a couple of minor quibble , be still worthy of a 5 star ranking . unlike the much malign `` Cinderella 2 : dream come true , '' the art , voice work , and animation in `` Cinderella 3 : a twist in Time '' be superbly do to match the classic as much as possible . one only miss Mary Blair 's artistic touch . Cinderella be as gorgeous as ever , and see she have a couple of action scene this time around make she all the more attractive . she be voice beautifully as well -lrb- by accomplished voice actress Jennifer Hale , who I can not believe be the same actress that voice she in Cindy 2 -rrb- . the song be not that memorable , aside from one that Jaq and Gus sing , but they be better than you standard direct-to-video fare . it might take a few viewing to get use to Cinderella and Anastasia burst into song like Belle , but this actually do not happen that often . it be also a little awkward that C.D. Barnes , well know as the voice of Ariel 's Prince Eric in the original little mermaid film , be the voice of the prince here . however , one have to commend he and the filmmaker for actually develop the prince 's character and make he into a admirable Disney hero . the same need to be do for Snow White 's prince , though I be sure a Snow White sequel would put a lot of people up in arm . I know John Lasseter have currently say there will be no more Disney direct-to-video sequel , but I do not buy it , and I say , if they would just keep make 'em like this , I would be fine with they . the most reasonable complaint about `` Cinderella 3 '' be the continuity issue the end bring about . I do not want to give the end away , but what be trouble about it be that the event of this film sort of `` erase '' the ending of the original film , and thing be not put right when it be all over . that can be a little upset for the loyal Disney\/Cinderella fan . we can only hope that the Fairy Godmother fill Cinderella and the Prince in on all that transpire before , later on . some might be disappoint not to see Bruno the dog in this one , and I be not sure if the horse during the action scene in this film be suppose to be Cinderella 's old horse or not , but fan of `` Cinderella 2 '' might be happy to see the character of Prudence return . for those who have not see `` Cinderella 2 '' and just plain do not want to , not to worry , you do not have to have see it to see and understand `` Cinderella 3 . '' in fact , I be still try to figure out when `` Cinderella 2 '' be suppose to have take place . it really do not seem to fit at all now . it could not have happen before `` Cinderella 3 , '' because at the beginning of Cindy 3 , Anastasia be wish she could find true love too -lrb- something she find in `` Cinderella 2 '' -rrb- . it could not have happen after `` Cinderella 3 , '' because of the situation of the Tremaine family and Anastasia 's initial attitude towards Cinderella in Cindy 2 . it seem a `` Cinderella 3 '' viewer would have to disregard `` Cinderella 2 '' altogether , though the filmmaker of `` Cinderella 3 '' do not do so completely . as I say , Prudence be bring back , and at the end of the film we see reassurance of Anastasia 's future romance with the village baker . besides , the important thing to note be that `` Cinderella 3 '' succeed in nearly every way that `` Cinderella 2 '' fail we , and many folk would like to forget `` Cinderella 2 '' ever happen anyway . on to the dvd . the picture be beautiful , of course , and present in anamorphic widescreen format . as one have come to expect from Disney DTV sequel , this one be pretty light on bonus feature . on the bright side , two be actually worthwhile . one of those be a music video for a original song call , `` I still Believe . '' it might not be that great to the average viewer , but if you be a Hayden Panettiere fan , star of the NBC hit superhero show `` hero , '' you have get a winner there , as she provide the singing . I be a huge `` hero '' fan myself . the video have three footage aspect : clip from the film , footage of Hayden walk down a black and white street that turn into color as she pass , and footage of she look absolutely enchant in a magical field of giant flower . personally , I think it would have be better without the seemingly out of place bit of she walk down the street and turn it color . the other worthwhile bonus feature be a featurette on the making of `` twice charm , '' a cinderella-based musical stage show create for the Disney Cruise Line that , like `` a twist in Time , '' have a twist of its own on the story . it be not only very interesting , but it work effectively as a advertisement , which , of course , be what it really be . the other extra include the bibbidi-bobbidi-choose game , which get old fast , the Cinderella Ball Room dvd-rom activity , but I never bother with those , and a sneak peek at the upcoming dvd , `` Disney Princess Enchanted tale : a Kingdom of kindness . '' that last one be actually interesting too , if you be a fanatic of Disney animation or Disney princess , or whatever . if you be picky , you may opt not to get the Kingdom of Kindness dvd after see the preview , or maybe just the opposite . it depend just how far from the original film you allow Disney animation to get for direct to video release . realize that the new sleep beauty cartoon preview in this sneak peek be just a tv-style animated short , I be not go to rant about it not look like a feature film . I 'll be buy it to enjoy the first new Aurora animated story since 1959 , even if its only aim be to please little girl . and , that be pretty much the `` Cinderella 3 : a twist in Time '' dvd in a nutshell . it be a fantastic sequel to a animated classic and belong on the dvd shelf of every Disney animation fanatic ! grit you tooth through the opening scene , then sit back for a wonderful experience . you 'll probably get multiple play out of this one on the first day !