Ever After: Underrated Gem or Just Nostalgia?

Okay, so I just rewatched "Ever After" (the Drew Barrymore Cinderella flick) and I'm wondering what everyone else thinks of it, especially from an editing perspective. I'm Anderson, by the way, and timing + structure are my jam. I know, I know, it's a 'chick flick,' but hear me out. For me, the pacing is surprisingly tight. Like, the setup with the Grimm brothers is a little clunky, sure, but once we get into Danielle's story, it moves. I think the way they juxtapose her kindness with Rodmilla's cruelty – quick cuts, sharp dialogue – really sells the emotional stakes early on. And Barrymore is genuinely charming. Plus, that scene where she stands up to the tax collector pretending to be royalty? Chef's kiss. The dialogue delivery there is great, and I think it sets up what she is driven to fight for throughout the whole movie. My big question is: do you guys think it holds up? Is it just nostalgia goggles making me think it’s actually a solid movie, or does it genuinely have something special going for it? I mean, the production design is beautiful, the costumes are gorgeous (even if they're not completely historically accurate), and the score is pretty memorable. But what REALLY makes it good? Is is the story structure? What do you guys think about the scene length in the middle of the movie and whether or not that affects the pacing when it is compared to the end of the movie? I'm curious what others think, especially those who might be into film analysis like I am! Let me know your thoughts.