I saw this movie in the children and family section and went for it anyway since I love Tim Curry and I LOVE fantasy movies. I found that this movie was just too childish for me which is shocking because I am a huge Disney fan, love watching old Nickelodeon shows, etc.
Many plots and characters seemed like they were better suited for the book and did not transfer well to the screen. I honestly kept falling asleep multiple times and attempting to re-watch it and I am NOT the type of person who usually falls asleep during movies.
It felt like it took forever for anything to happen and when it did, it was just kind of boring and confusing. I enjoyed Miss Heliotrope's relationship with the main character but she did not appear to add anything at all to the story and I was flabbergasted that she kept belching loudly and randomly throughout the film. Though I suppose children would have found that hysterical.
Tim Curry definitely should have been used more and Gruffadd used much less. I personally cannot stand the latter and I wish I would have seen he was in it before I picked it. His acting has definitely improved a bit though with his age.
I found the steam punk ruffians to be nothing but laughable, not sure what they were going for with them lol.
I enjoyed the attitude of the main character as well her costumes and the scenery. I would definitely recommend this movie for children, tweens and teens. Adults may find it a little lackluster.
Many plots and characters seemed like they were better suited for the book and did not transfer well to the screen. I honestly kept falling asleep multiple times and attempting to re-watch it and I am NOT the type of person who usually falls asleep during movies.
It felt like it took forever for anything to happen and when it did, it was just kind of boring and confusing. I enjoyed Miss Heliotrope's relationship with the main character but she did not appear to add anything at all to the story and I was flabbergasted that she kept belching loudly and randomly throughout the film. Though I suppose children would have found that hysterical.
Tim Curry definitely should have been used more and Gruffadd used much less. I personally cannot stand the latter and I wish I would have seen he was in it before I picked it. His acting has definitely improved a bit though with his age.
I found the steam punk ruffians to be nothing but laughable, not sure what they were going for with them lol.
I enjoyed the attitude of the main character as well her costumes and the scenery. I would definitely recommend this movie for children, tweens and teens. Adults may find it a little lackluster.