New Release on DVD: Hoodwinked

Facts of this film:

• Directed by: Cory Edwards and Todd Edwards
• Starring with: Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, James Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Anthony Anderson, Xzibit, Chazz Palminteri and Andy Dick

So you think you know the story of “Little Red Riding Hood”. Don’t be too sure. . . One of your favorite fairy tales is turned upside-down and inside-out - into a high-energy, imaginative entertaining tale. With irreverent storytelling, spunk and wit, Hoodwinked delivers a comedy caper for everyone. When the police arrive at Granny’s cottage in the woods to answer a domestic disturbance call, it looks like just another open-and-shut case. But Red (Anne Hathaway), Granny (Glenn Close), the Big Bad Wolf (Patrick Warburton) and the Woodsman (James Belushi) are not your usual suspects, as they have their own dark secrets, wily deceptions and conflicting accounts of the crime. Together, they must put aside their differences and find their own original twist on Happily Ever After in this raucous, genre-busting, animated gem.

As for quality of this animation, which was clearly done on the cheap, you don't notice it. The basic story quality is there and I think it is also possible that this film may nab a best song nomination - some very catchy original tunes, well orchestrated and well sung. Overall, Hoodwinked is not only worth the trip to the theatre, but is also worth buying the DVD as well to add to your collection.

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