It has timeless humor and humor that is in danger of dating very badly. Its a comedy, fantasy, adventure, musical and a few other things all at the same time. The cast is game, the special effects are good and the direction seems to be mostly on target, but somewhere along the way the movie decided to be too hip, too happening, too many things all at once.
The story of young Ella who was given the gift of obedience is a very frustrating movie, it should be wild and charming and funny and the best thing since sliced bread, or if not sliced bread then The Princess Bride, but some how it doesn't quite work as whole. I say check this out, if you aren't going to throw a fit over the book. And Cary Elwes couldn't hide his amusement with the material as he munched on the scenery. It's too bad that Parminder Nagra's part was so small, as she always lights up a screen. Minnie Driver was most charming as the incompetent fairy, and Vivica Fox was quite amusing as the lush fairy. Can't say that I was much impressed with Hugh Dancy or Aiden McArdle. Her vivacity and wide smile remind me a bit of Julia Roberts. I don't believe that I've seen this Anne Hathaway before, but she is intriguing. That last was a bit like Moulin Rouge, which annoyed me at first, but then grew on me. Many of the campy things hit the mark, like the "medeival modern" anachronistic setting, reminiscent of The Flintstones cartoon wherein it was filled with modern things constructed from prehistoric materials and the modern songs transposed to the time setting herein. In any case, I haven't read that book, and was blissfully unaware that this film was supposedly adapted from one. Fair enough, I suppose, but movies seldom are. It seems that many, many commentators disliked this movie because it wasn't at all like the book. My partner's 18 year old little sister (who made me watch this as I never would have on my own) loved it, and I had to admit that I liked it enough to give it a thumbs up 7 out of 10 rating. Certainly, if one were to over-analyze the plot one could come up with innumerable ideas based on the idea 'if she must always obey, why doesn't this happen?' but that's not really the point here is it? it's a fairy tale for young girls. I can say, that not knowing the original, this story flowed just fine. I'm certainly glad I was completely unaware that this was based on a book as most of the negative comments here seem to be from people who complain about changes. The effects are decent (they can't all be Lord of the Rings perfect) and I found myself laughing frequently.
sure it's utter predictable but so what? Yes, in the 'fractured fairy tale' department it's a far cry from the genius of Princess Bride or Shrek, but it's an entertaining enough 90 minutes. I found this film to be delightfully funny and sweet. Boy, I'm glad I saw this movie before reading the comments here.
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