Once Upon A Fairy Tale discussion
Whats your favorite movie based on a fairy tale ??
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Abby~*walking in the rain*~
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Apr 20, 2010 10:21AM
i like disney movies but my favorite so far is ever after
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I really like SyFy's "Alice." Also, Disney's latest "The Princess and the Frog" is pretty great. I LOVED Disney's "Cinderella" and "The Little Mermaid" growing up, too! Abby - I agree, "Ever After" was a GREAT movie! <3
OMG!!!!! i LOVE syfy's alice !!!! it got me hooked on alice in wonderland !!! ya the princess and the frog was cute and i liked the other disney classics but idk i just didnt like how they met once in the forest, sang a song together then the next thing you know there getting married !! that was why i absolutely loved Ever After it was the same story and they only knew each other for a very short amount of time and yet it was belivable that they would get married
Abby~*walking in the rain*~ wrote: "i like disney movies but my favorite so far is ever after"omg I love that one
I also like Ella enchanted (but the book is better)
My daughter and I love Ever After. I'll have to try Ella Enchanted.
you might like ellla enchanted if you never read the book
Ella Enchanted is one of my all time favorite books, so of course I was totally psyched when I heard they were making a movie version.Then I saw the movie.
...UGH. They did this to me with Howl's Moving Castle as well. Guess I just should NOT see movies based on my Top 5 Best Loved Books, huh? x.x;;
Elley wrote: "Ella Enchanted is one of my all time favorite books, so of course I was totally psyched when I heard they were making a movie version.Then I saw the movie.
...UGH. They did this to me with Howl'..."
I know they changed and skipped everything
ya i hated it !! the only similarities were that the girl was obediant other than that everything changed ...
Abby~*walking in the rain*~ wrote: "ya i hated it !! the only similarities were that the girl was obediant other than that everything changed ..."I know but they changed all the characters around as well ella was so different in the movie
ya she was older and i didnt like that the uncle killed the prince's dad
Ok, so I guess I won't see Ella Enchanted. I hate it when the movie version mangles the book version. Were they trying to make it more dramatic?
i think so.. but it came off kinda dumb
Any of you seen Ponyo? It used to be on Netflix but I can't find it anymore. My 4 year old and I really enjoyed it! It is like a Japanese version of The Little Mermaid. Here is what Wikipedia says about it: "The film was written, directed, and animated by Hayao Miyazaki, who said his inspiration was the Hans Christian Andersen story, "The Little Mermaid" but his inspiration was more abstract than a story."
Everything Disney, Ever After, Red Riding Hood (think that's the title? The newest Little Red Riding Hood movie)i'm sure there's more just not thinking of them all right now
Yes that one i thought it was pretty good
Well I watch a lot of scary movies so to me it wasn't that scary but if you get scared easily I wouldn't watch it
Ever After! I loved the costumes, makeup, cast, and the ending. The Princess Bride's also up there on my list. Both are pretty awesome.
Hmmm. This is a tough one! I like a lot of fairytale movies. I LOVE Tangled, but I also like The Snow Queen and a ton of other movies. I will have to think on this one a bit.
Did anyone ever see Snow White: A Tale of Terror? I didn't think it was too shabby for a Snow White retelling.
Mia wrote: "Ever After! I loved the costumes, makeup, cast, and the ending. The Princess Bride's also up there on my list. Both are pretty awesome."I like how empowered the women are in Forever After--very compelling interpretation!
Danielle wrote: "I also like The Snow Queen and a ton of other movies."I really liked that one, too!
Snow White: A Tale of Terror is definitely scary! Another in that vein would be In the Company of Wolves.
has anyone seen snow white and the huntsman??? it looks really good but i havent seen it yet
It is actually pretty good. I was skeptical since Kirsten Stewart is in it, but she does a good job.
I've heard such good things about Snow White and the Huntsman from people I trust! The only criticism people have expressed is that they wish the director/scriptwriter had taken a little more time to make the audience bond with Snow/Kristen Stewart so they could root more for her. It's a hard sell to bill her as "fairer" than the Evil Queen/Charlize Theron! But everyone loved Charlize Theron's ferociousness and the gorgeous sets/costumes/cinematography. Can't wait to see it!
First I should say Hi, I just joined this group the other day (waves :).And I'm with Abby and Tia on this question - Ever After was one of my favorite movies based on a fairy tale (Cinderella). I also loved Three Nuts for Cinderella (old Czeck film).
I did a quick movie review of both Mirror Mirror (3 out of 5 - romance was well done) and Snow White and the Huntsman (4 out of 5 - fantasy aspects were excellent) on my blog (...if interested, find the review off my name on GoodReads).
Disney's Cinderella will forever be my absolute favorite. Beauty and the Beast is a close second. Tangled is super cute too. For the none animated, I liked Ella Enchanted, and Alice in Wonderland (With Johnny Dep),
H.L. wrote: "Disney's Cinderella will forever be my absolute favorite. Beauty and the Beast is a close second. Tangled is super cute too. For the none animated, I liked Ella Enchanted, and Alice in Wonderland..."
Just out of curiosity, did you read the book Ella Enchanted before or after watching the movie? I'm curious, because not many people say they like the movie if they've read the book first.
I actually have not read Ella Enchanted. I'm sure if I read it the movie wouldn't be a favorite. lolI'm not a fan of most book turned movie. So many are just...meh, compared to the writing.
H.L. wrote: "I actually have not read Ella Enchanted. I'm sure if I read it the movie wouldn't be a favorite. lolI'm not a fan of most book turned movie. So many are just...meh, compared to the writing."
Yeah They can be. I read the book first. Then I saw the movie and freaked out about how off it was from the book.
Then I watched the movie several more times and started to like the movie apart from the book. It has its good parts.
I read the Harry Potter books, (I know...not a fairy tale) and then saw the movies. At first I was so put off by the movies because it left so much out that was in books, but now...I love em. There are actually a few that make me cry every time I watch them.I think I might have to add Ella Enchanted to my list of to-reads.
I think I really enjoyed the Snow White and the Huntsman story except for the ambiguous ending. Sad to hear tonight that the next version might just skip Snow White and go with "The Huntsman." I kind of felt like the story needed better closure and just a bit more padding on the story.The Queen was the best character in the movie with the most twisted and interesting history so far. One wondered if the mirror was what the Queen thought it was. Won't spoil why, but there's an amazing scene with her brother watching her that made me go "OH. WHAT!"
Snow and Huntsman's relationship needed just a little more time to incubate too. I felt like a few things that happened later in the movie didn't ring true.
MOre or less though I think I like The Princess Bride most of all live action films. It is a good adaptation of the novel from which it's taken and extremely cool to be able to watch with guys and girls... so few "fairy tale" movies can speak to both men and women otherwise.
S-girl wrote: "I think I really enjoyed the Snow White and the Huntsman story except for the ambiguous ending. Sad to hear tonight that the next version might just skip Snow White and go with "The Huntsman." I k..."I completely agree about Snow White and the Huntsman, but what do you mean about the next version?
Well my two favorites aren't "movies," per se.Did anyone else watch (and LOVE!!) The Storyteller (1988) and/or The 10th Kingdom (2000)? I own both and watch them way too much. :)
P.S. I agree with Mia and Jennifer on Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997). That movie showed the audience what original fairy tales were like, which wasn't all roses, singing princesses, and happy endings.
Danielle wrote: "S-girl wrote: "I think I really enjoyed the Snow White and the Huntsman story except for the ambiguous ending. Sad to hear tonight that the next version might just skip Snow White and go with "The ..."There were rumors that the screenwriter walked off as the studio moved to remove Kristen Stewart from the next film due to the whole Kristen Stewart/Rupert Sanders story came to light . Since then the studio ba cktracked on the idea of abandoning the lead Snow White, but now no one knows what is going to happen to the project.
oh ok Thanks! Even though I'm not a fan of Kirsten Stewert, I dislike even more when another actor takes over a role for a sequel. Now it would be cool if Tim Burton directed the next one...
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OMG if Tim Burton directed it I would probably be the happiest person in the world!! omggg could you imagine all that gothic inspired stuff!!
As far as Disney is concerned, my favorite movie is the Little Mermaid. No doubt about it :-) I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood's recent interest in bringing back newer adaptations of the classics. A few favorites include: Alice in Wonderland, Red Riding Hood, Snow White & the Huntsman, Mirror Mirror and I've recently started getting into the Grimm series (not a movie, but I'm throwing it out there anyway :-))
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I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood's recent interest in bringing back newer adapt..."
What is the grimm series? as in the books? or the tv show?
i'm also loving the whole new hollywood take on this.. i would like to see like ones that haven't really been recreated like robin hood or beauty and the beast... even the little mermaid. too much cinderella and snow white going on recently!
Shamama wrote: "Danielle wrote: "oh ok Thanks! Even though I'm not a fan of Kirsten Stewert, I dislike even more when another actor takes over a role for a sequel. Now it would be cool if Tim Burton directed the n..."Right it had a few Burton motifs, so I was thinking what if...!!! I vote Tim Burton! XD
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i wish i could like your comment!! i vote Tim Burton too!!
Shamama wrote: "Alisha wrote: "As far as Disney is concerned, my favorite movie is the Little Mermaid. No doubt about it :-) I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood's recent interest in bringing b..."
Sorry for the confusion - I meant the television series :-)
I heard that they are going to try and make Carolyn Turgeon's "Mermaid" into a film, but I don't know if that's fact or fiction.
I definitely hear you on the Cinderella remakes though. WAY too overdone!
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I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood's recent intere..."
AHHHH omgg i cannot believe you said GRIMM TV SERIES!! i recently found it... and i am obsessed with it... i finished the first season like in a weeks time (22 episodes on a roll!!) and i'm totally up to date with this season but i love it!!! it's like a whole new twist on the fairytales!!
i just got mermaid on my nook and am totally looking forward to reading it!!
Alisha wrote: "As far as Disney is concerned, my favorite movie is the Little Mermaid. No doubt about it :-) I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood's recent interest in bringing back newer adapt..."
Yeah I love it too! I've been wanting to watch Grimm, it looks really good.
Danielle wrote: "Alisha wrote: "As far as Disney is concerned, my favorite movie is the Little Mermaid. No doubt about it :-) I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood's recent interest in bringing b..."
I've only seen the first couple of episodes so far, but I'm pretty happy with what I've seen :)
Shamama wrote: "Alisha wrote: "Shamama wrote: "Alisha wrote: "As far as Disney is concerned, my favorite movie is the Little Mermaid. No doubt about it :-) I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood'..."
Shamama wrote: "Alisha wrote: "Shamama wrote: "Alisha wrote: "As far as Disney is concerned, my favorite movie is the Little Mermaid. No doubt about it :-)
I have to admit that I'm really psyched over Hollywood'..."
Oh my goodness! I don't blame you. The series is awesome and I'm pumped to see the rest of it.
As for Mermaid, be sure to let me know what you think! I'm interested to see how others feel--I've heard a lot of mixed reviews :)
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Ever After, for sure. And Jim Henson's Storyteller series did an episode called "Sapsorrow" that was part "Princess in Disguise" and part "Cinderella" that I loved.
Leah wrote: "Well my two favorites aren't "movies," per se.Did anyone else watch (and LOVE!!) The Storyteller (1988) and/or The 10th Kingdom (2000)? I own both and watch them way too much. :)
P.S. I agree wi..."
I loved the 10th Kingdom! Amazing movie! A little long, but so good!
all of the disney movies... im a disney freak.. oh well whatcha gonna do hahai also loved ever after it is so close to the original cinderella story!!! no fairy godmother but instead the magic tree :)
