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Hansel and Gretel

The 'updated' movie

Yeah, I didn’t know about this movie either. Maybe the ads for it were on TV (I rarely watch TV)? I don't know, but I happened upon it as I was looking at another film’s trailer. I can’t say that I’m surprised it was made. Or that it twists a children’s tale into some action fest. I mean it looks like a slick Underworld/Resident Evil action trailer, but in "Medieval Europe." 

I put that in quotes because the gear the two titular siblings have are so anachronistic. Maybe the film makes are riding on that strange Abe Lincoln movie? Then again everyone knew that movie was not to be taken seriously. This one seems like it’s cribbing from that questionable Red Riding Hood thing earlier. It’s full of boring tropes too.

Action girl who is tough as nails that will eventually get soft due to something bad happening, thoughtless love interest chick, action guy that probably will save the day, a brother and sister that look more like lovers without the kissing (because men and women can only be friends if they are related) and some big bad that’s bad. This movie isn’t going to win any prizes, that’s for sure. 

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