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Hoodwinked (2005)
Released By: Weinstein Company   Rating: PG   In Theaters: 1/13/2006
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Studio: Weinstein Company
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Cory Edwards
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.hoodwinkedthemovie.com/
Theatrical Release: 1/13/2006
Home Video Release: 5/2/2006
Cast: Glenn Close, James Belushi, Andy Dick, Anne Hathaway, Cory Edwards
Published ID: 757058
UPC: 796019791090, 796019791199,
Plot: Forget everything you know about {-Little Red Riding Hood}; the classic fairy tale gets a new look and a new style in this computer-animated comedy for the whole family. Grizzly (voice of Xzibit) and Stork (voice of Anthony Anderson) are a pair of critter cops who have been called the homey bungalow of Granny (voice of Glenn Close) to investigate a disturbance of the peace. It seems there was an altercation involving Granny, her granddaughter Little Red Riding Hood (voice of Anne Hathaway), a Big Bad Wolf (voice of Patrick Warburton), and a Woodsman (voice of Jim Belushi). However, as the detectives interview the participants and get each individual's perspective, they learn that Granny isn't so helpless, Red may have been doing more than just visiting relatives, the Wolf isn't the predator he's been cracked up to be, and the Woodman doesn't have much of an intellectual advantage over the trees he chops down. Hoodwinked also features the voice talents of Andy Dick, David Ogden Stiers, and Chazz Palminteri. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Creative Funny Fairytale
Added 1/31/2010

This movie is a very creative, funny take on a popular fairytale. Keeps your interest throughout. Not meant for extremely young children, due to the storyline being a little challenging to follow (this is by design). Adults and children above 8 years will enjoy this. Many references to popular movies in character and actions. Unbelievably, no nasty adult humour references. A very clean animated film. In my opinion it ranks right up there with Shrek and the Ice Age movies. Maybe not an alltime classic, but very close. You will enjoy.
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Fun for all
Added 1/22/2010

This is a movie for all ages. For those who want to be a kid again it is great. See the tale of Little Red Riding Hood with a twist, not only from her view, but from all involved.
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Great Movie
Added 12/26/2009

I read some of the negative reviews. If you can expound your sense of humor beyond the traditional fairy tales you grew up with -- the result is a very very funny movie. I was pleased to find a movie that I enjoyed as much as the children.
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Excellent DVD!
Added 11/16/2009

Hoodwinked first came across my attention a month ago while channel-surfing. The movie is another take on the Grimm's Fairy Tale, Little Red Riding Hood, and purports to tell "the real story". While stories of "the other point-of-view" are nothing new, many are widely successful (Gregory Maguire's Wicked, for example). Hoodwinked deserves to be in the ranks of such success stories.

What sets Hoodwinked apart from others is that rather than settling one viewpoint, the film tells the story of all of the players: the Wolf's, the Woodsman's, and even Granny's. In the fairy tale, Red is seen as an innocent child performing a family errand and accosted by the personification of evil. But in Hoodwinked, Red is a delivery girl for a local business, and the Wolf is fleshed out as an intrepid reporter who mistakenly believes Red is responsible for a rash of thefts in the neighborhood. His foray into cross-dressing is simply an attempt to get to the truth. Even the woodsman, believed by Grimm to be a hero, becomes a clumsy oaf whose role in the adventure is best left unsaid. As for Granny, well, her beehive hairdo is merely a cover for a woman most people would love to have as a grandparent! Glenn Close does a magnificent job voicing this spry, sly, surprising grandmother.

The cast is supplemented by several supporting cast members such as Japeth the Goat, Twitchy the Squirrel, and Boingo the Rabbit (superbly voiced by Andy Dick). But rather than relegating such characters to bland, background chorus roles as you would find in a Disney film, Kanbar Entertainment gives each one a separate identity, and an important part to play. Yes, some of them do sing--the music in this film is quite good--but it is music that Walt would never approve of.

After seeing only half the film, I promptly ordered the DVD, and it now occupies a place of honor in the rack beside other animation greats such as The Incredibles, and The Simpsons. I plan to get the soundtrack as well.

Director Cory Edwards has written a sequel, titled Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil, which centers on Hansel & Gretel. I look forward to see this next year.

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Often overlooked
Added 11/14/2009

A very good, often overlooked retelling of the story of the Little Red Riding Hood. An animated who-dunnit with lively music and fairly decent animation. This movie is in my library because it does what Shrek fails to do. It pokes irreverent fun at some of our most beloved fairy tales and fables without all the unnecessary potty-humor. Shrek easily has five star quality but loses stars quickly on fart jokes and sexual innuendo. Hoodwinked is good decent fun but only 4 star quality.
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Creative Funny Fairytale
Added 1/31/2010

This movie is a very creative, funny take on a popular fairytale. Keeps your interest throughout. Not meant for extremely young children, due to the storyline being a little challenging to follow (this is by design). Adults and children above 8 years will enjoy this. Many references to popular movies in character and actions. Unbelievably, no nasty adult humour references. A very clean animated film. In my opinion it ranks right up there with Shrek and the Ice Age movies. Maybe not an alltime classic, but very close. You will enjoy.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Fun for all
Added 1/22/2010

This is a movie for all ages. For those who want to be a kid again it is great. See the tale of Little Red Riding Hood with a twist, not only from her view, but from all involved.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great Movie
Added 12/26/2009

I read some of the negative reviews. If you can expound your sense of humor beyond the traditional fairy tales you grew up with -- the result is a very very funny movie. I was pleased to find a movie that I enjoyed as much as the children.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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