 | Distributor: | Lionsgate |
| Release: | January 5, 2007 | |
| Genre: | Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation | |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for some mild action and rude humor. |
In this version of fairy tale world, a wizard is in charge of maintaining the balance between good and evil. Tough job, and once in a while he goes on vacation.
Problem is he's got two bumbling assistants who allow the wicked stepmother get hold of the magical staff. This wicked stepmother is tired of all the villains losing at the end of every tale that she tips the balance towards evil.
The bumbling wizards get the help of 'Ella and her friend in the quest to regain the staff. They succeed in the end, but as a consequence, Ella falls in love not with the prince but with her friend.
If ripping off of traditional fairy tales had not been done in earlier movies, this movie would have offered a fresh concept. Unfortunately, many felt this movie is merely repeating what Shrek and similar movies have done, which is why few people made a point of seeing it.
Those who do see it with kids and expect it to be similar to Shrek would find that although a family comedy, this movie actually is a bit darker... yet cute at the same time.
Frankly, I find this material more akin to the alternate universe fan fiction stories I find on the net. This probably means not everyone would find this movie amusing as I did. I would agree with the critics here: the puns/jokes that did work aren't even memorable.
No comments:
Post a Comment