I don't think it's possible anymore for a kid’s movie to be completely original. It seems standard for them to reference other movies. Hoodwinked takes the point-of-view storytelling used in Rashomon to tell the tale of Little Red Riding Hood. You hear four different perspectives, from Red, the Wolf, the Woodsman, and Granny. Each character has the opportunity to tell their story in flashback. As you watch the movie, you get to see where the stories intersect. It was somewhat of a surprise to see this particular device used in a kid’s movie. Younger children may not follow the story with all of the shifts in time, but it was sort of fun to listen to each character's story.
What more can I say about this movie? Connor loves it. He keeps singing the songs from the movie, especially the schnitzel song. Sing along now, "Schnitzel, the favorite treat, for little boys and girls to eat! Schnitzel man can serve them quick. It's a schnitzel on a stick!" Hmmm, schnitzel on a stick. Think that would go over well at the fair?
I did enjoy the Rashomon part of this film, but I ended getting bored when that device was over. Unfortunately, the DVD I rented was scratched during the schnitzel song, so I missed that one! Ah well.
Posted by: Jill at July 17, 2006 10:38 AM