Movie Review

Frankly, I'm not surprised by the figures this movie raked in as a blockbuster. Typical as it may seem, well, it wouldn't be called a fairytale story if it wasn't typical. But this movie has an edge, it's witty but not cheesy and the producers deserve the recognition for being able to incorporate notably different parts of famous Disney fairytales into it's beginning. Everyone is bored of watching fairytales like Snow White, too 1970s....i guess this is a modern day twist. I mean if you get bored of watching the prince and princess riding into the sun living happily ever after, this movie has got reality check. Being a fairytale, of course there will be a happy ending, but maybe opening up a boutique as a happy ending isn't that unrealistic. Riding into the sun on a white stallion? Sorry, can't relate. Another plus point, very very good soundtrack. "Ever Ever After" is a great listen and almost everyone I know of who watched the movie loved it, why of course, it's Carrie Underwood! "So Close" by John McLaughlin is very suitable, very romantic.

B+

Cast evaluation :-

Amy Adams- Although not a very sought after actress in Hollywood, I'll have to agree that she delivered well in this movie. Ethics and mannerism like a princess, not to mention the naivety too. She did bring the image of a princess accompanied by really good facial expressions. A commendable effort.

Patrick Dempsey- Dr. McDreamy. Who else to pick if not everyone's favourite doctor. After being named the 2nd sexiest man alive, I'm pretty sure he is up to play this role. I think he should be acknowledged because probably half of that they earn is probably due to his presence. Undoubtedly he has good acting but I don't buy his performance in this movie. Mediocre, average, normal, so-so, what else? Stick with the medicine thing, doctor.

James Marsden- Now he is the true star of the movie. He has definitely proved his versatility here. From 'X-Men' to 'Hairspray' and now this? I think his fairytale naivety in the movie was amazing. His performance is rather convincing. He does have an ability to tickle the funnybone, something I never knew he had.

Susan Sarandon- Evil witch of the story, malevolent. Fullstop. Pretty much nothing to comment about her. Honestly, there isn't anything much to say considering she was her animated self at the beginning, when she finally came from that manhole, she turns herself into a dragon after maybe 15 minutes of the movie? But I thought she did a fairly good job at being the dragon, probably better than Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty =D