Plot: An abused suburban housewife witnesses a murder while running last minute Christmas errands and has to muster up the strength to survive and get back home after the murderers come after her.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk9fJaXloLc
Starring: Oscar winner Kim Basinger (LA Confidential & Charlie St.Cloud), Lukas Haas (Inception), Craig Sheffer ("One Tree Hill")
Written & Directed by: Susan Montford (producer for Splice), based on the short story by Edward Bryant
Review: A modern day reworking of Little Red Riding Hood. If you are not familiar with Little Red Riding Hood, I suggest that you read the story here http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0333.html or you can watch it instead at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps77oNKabdc&feature=fvst. This movie follows a woman on her journey from victim to fighter, done through great imagery, well-drawn three dimensional characters, a great sense of tension, and a twisted sense of humor with some witty asides. It uses the elements of a fairy tale to create a realistic, modern journey. It's intelligent and thought-provoking but still exciting and accessible to a large audience. You take this roller coaster ride that twists, contorts, and spits you back out. Just when you think the ride is ending, it gives you another jolt.
Rating:
Writing-B
Acting-B
Directing-A
Music-B
Cinematography-A
Editing-A
Costumes-A
Art Direction-A
Hair-A
Makeup-A
Visual Effects-A
**1/2 Stars
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