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(2012 TV Movie)

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6/10
Saw this movie last night and it was actually a good movie BUT....
lisafordeay2 September 2013
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Am I the only one who thought it was like a mixture of Let It Shine meets Cinderella?. Let It Shine because of the pop singer falling for a guy who wants to be a singer but his father wouldn't let him but in this version his the bad stepfather?

Anyways this is loosely based on Cinderella except its gender blended meaning its done in vice versa the guy instead of the girl being Cinderella. A handsome boy named Charlie Prince(Max Schindler)dreams of being a singer so he does a demo song and sents it to some big record company studios where he works as a cleaner in order to get some money to buy back his deceased mom's piano back as his stepfather and his two dimwitted brothers(who look an awful lot like Jedward the Irish twins who rose to fame on X Factor)sold it to buy a karaoke machine out of the Piano.

But when Charlie meets up with a famous pop star played by Keki Palmer from True Jackson VIP he makes it his mission to give her his Cd that he sung and make it big on stage. So when he goes to the ball in deep cover will Keki's charcther know who Rags is??

Bottom line the film felt very much like a Disney Channel Original Movie than a Nickleodon Original Movie? as the songs were very Disney. But hey I loved Disney since I was a kid and I'm now an adult.

The film was nice but it seemed like a rip off of Let It Shine with the guy wanting to be a singer,pop princess doesn't know that the guy sang it,and they get that fairytale book ending in the end. But for what it is its a movie to entertain people. So for that I'm giving it a 6.
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10/10
excellent
omalkavayanthi30 June 2012
It is one of the best movies that best movies i watched in 2012 till now.The story is completely different which brings the nicest musical feelings.And i'm sure you feel yourself falling in love with Music.This movie allows you to bond with some characters and as you follow those characters through your life and teach you to always be honest,stay true.'Rags' is truly one of those films that makes u feel happy about one's self for watching, and leaves you with the feeling that music can change the hearts, even if only through one heart.It's about working towards one's goals, commitment and believing in one's self.I think that this movie is great. The actors are very talented and look very smart and real, as if it happened really.I would recommend it to people of all ages.
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10/10
Cinderella is a man!
nethy-nho26 May 2019
I always loved the story about Cinderella, and bring this to te moderns world, with a change of genre, worked well. The characters have a great story and a lovely growing up together. The songs and the dances are amazing. If you like a great musical you will enjoy this, because have sentimentalism and you real believe in your relation, because have a care about the way that they met and all the events that happens with to run of story.
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5/10
Something different please
Abdulxoxo5 September 2020
This is a Cinderella movie but it's gender flipped. There's music every now and then it's so annoying. How many times are they going to tell this Cinderella story for God's sake. Keke palmer is one of the few positive things in this movie. The evil stepdad is hilarious.

Ohh and there's one particular scene that Charlie was handed a CD from the record guy and he says "this is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done to me" are you kidding me? Just a moment ago, his neighbor or whoever they re, made him a suit and a bike just so he could attend the party but I guess he didn't think that as a nice gesture. Schmuck.
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10/10
Ignore the 6/10 someone reviewed.
MeetzS9 August 2019
They say that Let It Shine was copied in this film, when in reality this film came out first. The movie was a great watch back then and still is (for me) as of now.
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4/10
Plot holes and missing scenes?
jackmand9 October 2020
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This is movie makes no sense, it is filled with plot holes and/or missing scenes.

We dont get any back story on the main character, Charlie. How did his mom die? Where is his real dad? Is he dead too? Who are the 2 nice people who help him?

How does no one recognise Charlie as Rags during the party, when he doesn't change his voice at all, the girl even sees him without the hat so she knows he has blackish hair, yet she lets the blonde guy "trick" them into thinking he's Rags.

Also, how did they all of a sudden become best friends with no interaction besides when he knocked down all her dads pictures?

The music was pretty good, and the general plot is okay. Not worth watching again ever though.
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10/10
Amazing!
brookenichole-9805418 March 2020
I love Rags! I have loved watching since it came out. When I first saw the trailer I was excited. I love all the live action Cinderella's and this one just topped them. The music is better than most musicals and makes you want to listen to it all the time. They are catchy, make you want to dance, and sing. The acting is great and never feels terrible. Everyone shines in their own way. Keke and Max's voices are a perfect harmony. Their voices just melt together perfectly. The story is fantastic. You really feel for Charlie as you see the crap he goes through. Max's acting is perfect as you feel the awkwardness of a teen boy just trying to find his way. And having Drake Bell play the "fairy godmother" was absolutely perfect! I hope more people watch this because it is really something special.
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10/10
10/10!
AnnaPagrati30 August 2021
Such a beautiful movie! The actors are great & the plot wonderful!
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