David and I went to see Red Riding Hood this past weekend. Amber was spending the night at a friend’s house, so it was the perfect opportunity for dinner and a movie. I warned David before we went that I wasn’t making any promises, that it might be lousy, but I really wanted to see it. I know the critics didn’t like it, but I have to say that we both enjoyed it. It wasn’t outstanding, but it was fun, entertaining.
The story strays from the original tale, pretty far actually; it has to to make it to a full-length movie. Red Riding Hood’s name is Valerie, and she lives in the medieval town of Daggerhorn, a town that lives in an uneasy truce with a werewolf. They leave out the best of their livestock every full moon and the wolf doesn’t kill anyone, until one day. A girl, Valerie’s sister, is found dead, killed by the wolf, and events spiral out of control. Everyone becomes a suspect; anyone could be the wolf. Panic grips the town as the death toll rises, tearing apart the once close-knit village. But it is Valerie who discovers she has a unique connection to the wolf making her both suspect and bait.
While the movie is more of a whodunnit/teen romance and not as eerie as it could have been, it did keep some of the elements of Grimms’ story. In addition to the red cape, there is the woodcutter, grandma’s house and a few of the famous lines. It wasn’t as gruesome as it could have been, though, given the source material.And looks-wise, I thought it was a beautifully shot, the scenery and setting striking.
I’m not going to say it was a must-see, but I was pleased we went. It was nice date night movie.
This sounds like a good one to rent, since I’m not sure I could talk Carl into going to the theater to see it.
It sounds good but probably I would wait for it to be on Netflix…but definitely worth a dinner and movie date!!!
What did you have for dinner?
We went to Applebees. I love their spinach and artichoke dip.
I agree that just based on the trailer – the movie has a very striking, beautiful look to it…but a rental, no?
If I hadn’t been reading so many fairy tales lately, I probably would have waited for the DVD too.
I probably won’t see this one. I think I’m on a YA movie ban, along with my YA book ban. For some reason though I thought this was based off a YA book, maybe I was wrong.
I think they did a novelization of the movie, but yeah, it’s pretty YA.
The illustration definitely is visually striking. Yeah, it does seem like a good date night flick. But it does seem to suggest it is probably going to be something like the beast. I saw that and it was entertaining but nothing special.
I saw the trailer for this in theatres yesterday (it’s not out until halfway April here) and it looked so much like Twilight. I think I will go see it though, and you made it sound better than I imagined it to be.
I never saw Twilight the movie, because I disliked the book.
My husband mentioned wanting to see this movie, so I’m sure we’ll rent it. Not sure it’s my cup of tea, though I’m glad to see you enjoyed it.
I want to see this one too, I’ll wait to rent it. The setting does look really well done in the previews. Sounds like a nice date nite!
Love the spinach & artichoke dip too!
I was looking forward to seeing this movie until it actually hit the theaters and everyone I knew said it wasn’t too good. I still want to see it, but not sure who I can drag with me now! Maybe I’ll wait for the dvd.
It wouldn’t have been my husband’s choice, but he let me drag him. Of course, I go to enough hockey games to make up for it.
I thought the previews looked good and after reading what you thought about it I’m thinking it would be a great Netflix selection.
I’d like to watch this one if it is showing in the cinema. So far, I only heard about it on the Internet but not in the local cinemas. I’ve watch four movies in March (record breaking!): The Adjustment Bureau, The Fighter, Battle LA, and Unknown.
I haven’t seen any of those, but The Adjustment Bureau looks good.
I’ve been wanting to see this and read the book about it. I’ve heard many mixed reviews, but your’s has convinced me to watch it!