Cheesy but fun to watch

Rating: 7/10 (15 March 2013)

Writer-director Tommy Wirkola hit the nail on the head with this sequel to the original fairytale, armed with some awesome weapons, this violent spin was amusing to watch. 15 years after their ordeal as children where Hansel and Gretal burned the witch in the fire, they have turned into kick-ass witch murderers saving young children from ruthless witches.
The film shows us exactly what it promises an absurd horror where many witches are slaughtered, they are burned, punched and shot. Gemma Arterton plays the tempestuous Gretal who's mixture of precision fighting and use of weaponry excites the watcher especially any young men that like watching a fiery young women abolish evil witches. Jeremy Renner plays the distant but alluring Hansel, different from his sister he keeps his distance from people as much as he can. Apart from a scene were he skinny dips with a white witch, this could be classed as a bit of eye candy for any women watching.
Besides all the blood and gore there are some heartfelt moments, however I think this is mainly to slow down the accelerated pace of the brawling scenes. The film also has a comic edge to it with its cheesy one liners, I also personally like the first scene were we are properly introduced to Gretal. The sheriff of the town is about to burn an innocent women at the stake accusing her of witchcraft, but when Hansel and Gretal tell him she's not a witch he starts to become brash so Gretal headbutts him.
The film also lives up to its creepy classification because the witches are vile and grotesque but brilliant. The main witch played by Famke Janssen is black-hearted, dark and mysterious, she plays the character really well. This film is definitely not like the original fairytale as it's not for children because the witches are scary, their special effects are fantastic.
The only criticism I have of the film is that its very predictable, it is obvious what is going to happen but still worth watching. From the end of the film, I get the impression a sequel may arise in the future, so we will see. I will definitely be watching!!