A new fairy tale

Rating: 9/10 (30 October 2007)

A charming and cynical tale full to the brim with cheeky reference and cameo of other fairy tales. The Evil dragon is in fact a lonely female with needs! The Damsel isn't helpless, a Baron with size issues, contrary to popular believe you can catch the gingerbread man. Just a few of the stereotypes that are thrown away in this film, which can only serve to present an open minded view to the younger generation. It is clear that a childhood of watching Disney fairytale after Disney fairytale is mandatory for getting half the humour in this film, and even then it will probably be lost to the young, I went with my sister and 5 year old niece and it was clear she seemed to predominantly laugh at violence towards furry animals and funny faces, but I guess thats an example catering for all.