Happily N'Ever After (2007)

 ok... the premise is DONE, thank you.
Sure it's already been said how many times the storyline and niche of this movie has graced other films. And yes, its true that originality on the idea has run pretty thin, even in the case of Shrek the Third, but honestly, I would still rather watch yet another tired fractured fairy tale movie than most of the drivel the animation studios (Disney especially included) have thrown at us over the years. While nowhere near as character driven as Shrek or breakneck speed and side splittingly hilariously delivered as Hoodwinked, Happily Never After does exhibit moments of its own charm (love that Rumplestilskin with the stolen baby)in subtle ways that do shine through, but I wouldn't opt to see a sequel should one appear. Overall, its the lack of cleverly orchestrated jokes that lead to interesting plot points that's missing, opting instead for a more anecdotal approach that pales in the smoke of it's counterparts' crystal balls. If you're having a dilemma that there just arent any more good modern computer animated movies to see this weekend, or you just cant stand to sit through a wretched Disney classic animation princess story one more time, Happily Never After might be just the thing to put (albeit a little) magic into your weekend family movie time. February 18, 2008

 Unofrtunately, this was pretty bad.
Happily N'Ever After had a really boring, predictable storyline. The pace moved along really slowly, and it was clear what would happen at the end. The jokes were bland and overall weren't very good. The animation was okay, but not great as it probably could have been. I'm not a huge fan of Shrek, but I'd say you should watch that instead of this. For small children I suppose you could have them watch this, it's more mild than the Shrek series. January 30, 2008

 new trend fractured fairy tale
In the 60's retelling fairy tales came to TV as fractured fairy tales.
Shrek has this "tail'. Imitations of traditional fairy tales in which red riding hood eats the wolf...Here Cinderilla gets the treatment in a German animation. Prince Charming is Britney Spears as a prince?
The butler does it here! January 11, 2008

 OK
It was somewhat funny with a twist of fate changed to the common princess fairy tale story endings. Probably more enjoyed by youngsters than grown-ups. December 27, 2007

 A perfect fractured tale...
I absolutely loved this movie. It is a twist on Cinderella in the land of all things fairy tale. It is animated and it's voice cast stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. An excellent and adorable re-telling, there are parts that could have been a little more explored or expanded. This is not in the same vein of crude humor as Shrek movies, don't expect it to be, but the two sidekick wizards and the dumber than possible prince provide some sarcastic humor. A realistic twist on a princess movie. December 26, 2007

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