Red Riding Hood: Review

 Tonight, we went out and watched...

For those who have not heard about the movie, here is the plot.


Plot Summary:

           Valerie (Amanda Seyfried) is a beautiful young woman torn between two men. She is in love with a brooding outsider Peter (Shiloh Fernandez), but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry (Max Irons). Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter are planning to run away together when they learn that Valerie's older sister has been killed by the werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. For years, the people have maintained an uneasy truce with the beast, offering the creature a monthly animal sacrifice. But under a blood red moon, the wolf has upped the stakes by taking a human life. Hungry for revenge, the people call on famed werewolf hunter, Father Solomon (Gary Oldman), to help them kill the wolf. But Solomon's arrival brings unintended consequences as he warns that the wolf, who takes human form by day, could be any one of them. As the death toll rises with each moon, Valerie begins to suspect that the werewolf could be someone she loves. Panic grips the town as Valerie discovers that she has a unique connection to the beast--one that inexorably draws them together, making her both suspect...and bait. 

My thoughts:

• The movie seemed boring at the first 15-30 minutes with less action and more dialogue, but when you keep close attention, each little detail is a prelude that helps build up the whole story.

• The story is loosely associated with the "Little Red Riding Hood" literature. It is more of a thriller-filled rendition of the original, far from the sweet and innocent story with some sexual scenes and a lot of brutality going on. But I like it that way, it's unexpected and unusually pleasurable. 

• I thought that the costume and the creative score of this film was superb.

• Amanda Seyfried's acting is unbelievable and flawless.

• Both her leading men are HOT!

                                            Henry                              Peter

• I love how the story was presented and how it went from beginning to the end. I love how the director keeps the watchers on guessing who could be the culprit til the end. And trust me, you'll never suspect who the wolf is.

• I definitely love how the movie ended. No hanging questions. ^^

 

My Verdict:

This is a must-watch movie. Good story, good effects and good acting. This movie can give you equal parts of suspense, thrill and heart. A classic tale with a fantastic twist. But I warn you, you need to be extremely focused to appreciate the movie. Go watch it now and enjoy!!! ^^

Love,
me. ^__^