While Disney's Cinderella includes original music, this version actually covers famous pop songs that fit into the narrative of each scene. As Idina Menzel's Evil Stepmother tells her daughters about finding a wealthy man, she gives a cheeky performance of "Material Girl" by Madonna, and as Cinderella and Prince Charming share their first dance at the ball, they sing a beautiful cover of Ed Sheeran's "Perfect." Plus, Billy Porter's "Shining Star" cover is absolutely epic!
As fun as the soundtrack is, it did seem to fall flat about halfway through the film. If you're going to do a jukebox musical, don't be afraid to go full Mamma Mia! with it. The cheesier, the better! I also wanted more extravagant performances and choreography like Brandy's Cinderella or even Disney Channel's Descendants.