death by ferret... alright, why not???

Rating: 10/10 (17 August 2007)

This was quite honestly, the best movie my wife and I have seen all summer (And my wife and I have seen a lot of movies this summer). There is absolutely nothing to complain about.
The casting was good, the script was good, the continuity was good, the ending was good. Everything about it was good.
Robert DeNiro practically stole the show with his scenes. I don't want to go into it, because it would ruin the enjoyment.
At certain points of the film, I felt some shades of "Princess Bride". Not in plot, but in styling. Much of the dialogue and the chemistry is very reminiscent of that book/film.
I just can't stop smiling, cause I just really really enjoyed this film. What was nice about it too was that it was original. It wasn't a rehashed follow the formula sequel. A lot of people said that it was like Shrek for grownups. That is rather odd, cause if you think about it, Shrek was for grownups in the first place.
But if I had to compare it to something that already exists I would say this; It's a little of the above mentioned Princess Bride, with a touch of the Tenth Kingdom, and a twist of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...just a twist mind you...
I know some people whined that it didn't hold up to the book... Quite frankly I never read the book, but do plan on purchasing it, and reading it. However if anyone in their right mind ever thinks that a movie is going to be everything the book was especially in the 21st century, then that person is either deluded, or does not see very many movies. Besides most people never even knew that this was a book to begin with until it was made into a movie, so quit complaining.
It was a great film, with a great story, who cares if it didn't follow every little action and what not... Besides from what I have read of the ending of the book vs the ending of the movie, I prefer the movie ending rather than the typical dramatic bittersweet ending of the book...
so nya >8-P
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and will most definitely buy it when it comes out on DVD.