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Hoodwinked (2006)

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Reviews Counted:120

Fresh:58

Rotten:62

Average Rating:5.5/10

Consensus: This fractured fairytale doesn't have the wit or animation quality to compete with the likes of the Shrek franchise.

Rated: U [See Full Rating] for some mild action and thematic elements

Runtime: 81 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:29-09-2006

Synopsis: This new spin on an old fable is from first-time director Cory Edwards, who also co-wrote the story and screenplay. Virtually everyone knows the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the young girl who... This new spin on an old fable is from first-time director Cory Edwards, who also co-wrote the story and screenplay. Virtually everyone knows the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the young girl who brings a basketful of goodies to her Granny's house only to discover the Big Bad Wolf impersonating her beloved grandmother. In this digitally animated version of the classic tale, a bolder Red (Anne Hathaway) is a delivery girl for her Granny's sweets shop. The Big Bad Wolf (Patrick Warburton) is there as well, but this time he's not exactly a threat. As for Granny (Glenn Close), she's hardly frail and sickly; she has a big secret that she's keeping from everyone--including Red. Finally, there's the Woodsman (Jim Belushi), a struggling actor who drives a schnitzel-on-a-stick truck by day. When this foursome collides, they become suspects in an investigation by Detective Flippers (David Ogden Stiers), Chief Grizzly (Xzibit) and Detective Bill Stork (Anthony Anderson). The police are also trying to track down the Goody Bandit, who is stealing all of the best recipes from the forest's sweet shops. By examining each character's story, Flippers is sure he can figure out not only what happened at Granny's that day, but also the identity of the Goody Bandit. Through flashbacks punctuated by original songs, Red, Wolf, Woodsman, and Granny each relay to Flippers their outrageous adventures from that day, from extreme skiing to hang gliding to falling out of a cable car to log rolling. Soon they all have an idea who the thief is. But can they stop the Goody Bandit from wreaking more havoc and monopolizing the sweets industry? Andy Dick also stars as the voice of Boingo. [More]

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Andy Dick

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Andy Dick, Patrick Warburton, David Ogden Stiers, Xzibit

Story: Todd Edwards, Corey Edwards
Screenwriter: Corey Edwards, Todd Edwards
Producer: Maurice Kanbar, Preston Stutzman, Sue Bea Montgomery
Studio: Weinstein Company

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The fast pacing, talking animals and occasional song might pull in the kids, but the movie's dry humor clearly is aimed at adults.

Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
01/13/06
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

An enjoyably ironic rethink of a beloved fairy tale.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
01/13/06
Ken Fox
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A warped, but mildly amusing twist on the childhood favourite.

Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
01/13/06
Tony Wong
Tony Wong
Toronto Star

The digital animation ranges from competent to clunky, the jokes too often feel tossed-off and random, and the movie too often descends into dullness, only to be yanked back from the abyss by the goat.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
01/13/06
Moira MacDonald
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times

Offers a few laughs but overall is pretty tired.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
01/13/06
Walter V. Addiego
Walter V. Addiego
San Francisco Chronicle

A small, lightweight, enormously clever and never cloying little jewel.

Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | comment Comment
01/13/06
Arthur Salm
Arthur Salm
San Diego Union-Tribune

Almost everything about the film seems off, from the timing of the gags to the bland power-pop music score.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
01/13/06
Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight
Reel.com

Hoodwinked may be a poor cousin to the Shrek franchise, but this made-on-the-cheap computer-animated feature still has more style and snarky gags than Disney's recent CG hit, Chicken Little.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
01/13/06
Steven Rea
Steven Rea
Philadelphia Inquirer

A movie that moves quickly, offers a few laughs and keeps the kids quiet for an hour and a half.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Daily News | comment Comment
01/13/06
Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson
Philadelphia Daily News

Shows some self-vindicating spunk and intelligence before it succumbs to a shortfall of ideas.

Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment Comment
01/13/06
Steve Schneider
Steve Schneider
Orlando Weekly

Even though it's basically a 10-minute short puffed up to fill 80 minutes, Hoodwinked has laughs and plenty of them.

Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
01/13/06
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel

It's horrible. It's wretched. It's Limburger pickled in castor oil.

Full Review Source: Oregonian | comment 1 Comment
01/13/06
M.E. Russell
M.E. Russell
Oregonian

Bit by bit, we fall asleep.

Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger | comment Comment
01/13/06
Stephen Whitty
Stephen Whitty
Newark Star-Ledger

Little Red Riding Hood gets an extreme makeover.

Full Review Source: Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) | comment Comment
01/13/06
John Wirt
John Wirt
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

While it doesn't exactly break new ground, the movie is fast-paced and delivers lots of laughs aimed at both kids and adults, as well as some lively Looney Tunes-style action.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
01/13/06
Lou Lumenick
Lou Lumenick
New York Post

Features lackluster character design, so-so animation and only fitful bursts of cleverness.

Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
01/13/06
Jami Bernard
Jami Bernard
New York Daily News

It's bound to disappoint grown-ups who've been spoiled by the Pixar polish, but it's certainly worth a gander down the road on DVD.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
01/13/06
Peter Debruge
Peter Debruge
Miami Herald

Everything appears generic and overly simplified, like something you would expect on Nickelodeon -- and that's probably not giving Nickelodeon enough credit.

Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | comment Comment
01/13/06
Brian McTavish
Brian McTavish
Kansas City Star

This is a bit too frantic for us, but kids will probably like it.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
01/13/06
Liz Braun
Liz Braun
Jam! Movies

Feels as warmed over as day-old muffins in Little Red Riding Hood's basket.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
01/13/06
Bruce Westbrook
Bruce Westbrook
Houston Chronicle
 
 
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