A fairy tale remake that tugged at my heart strings!!

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2004)

That's what it is: possibly the ultimate "feel-good" Hollywood movie. And a fairy tale. And in my humble opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
I am a fan of classic films (and the opposite of a fan of the Hollywood film industry). And while I am always interested in seeing remakes, I am usually compelled to admit that the original was better.
But in this case, I honestly think that the remake is actually a far, far better film than the original (which is a delightful classic). It does not hide that it is a fairy tale - in fact, it emphasizes it - and handles it with an intelligent humour that very often surpasses the humour of the "original".
Personally, I also feel that there is more "chemistry" between Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon than between the original characters. (Or, to be quite honest, maybe it's just that I find Gere and Sarandon a more attractive couple.