Synopsis:
After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches...their past. -- (C) Paramount
Story:
Yeah, I don't know where to start here. Well all I got to say is the story is just all over, it's a mess. A sub-plot appears after another and some of it gets solved quickly, some of it get's solved later on in the movie. In my opinion, I think they don't know what they are going to do with this movie. But I have to say this though they were somewhat able to accomplish the one goal in the movie, and that is killing the witches *ding* *ding* *ding*.
Acting:
First off, let's have Jeremy Renner, this guys was nominated for Best Leading Actor in 'Hurt Locker' and I admit, he was really good there but in this one, ehhhhh NO, he was just so bad here. Giving the character a paper thin development and thanks to the action his character was somewhat redeemable. Next is Gemma Arterton, thank you for being in this movie, you're one of two people who made this movie watchable for me, she was convincing and a very good aspect to watch on screen. If you're wondering who is the other one who made this movie watchable it is not Famke Janssen, she was terrible in here, she was not menacing and served as a one-dimensional character. The other actress that made this watchable was Pihla Viitla, she was a delight to see on screen and portrayed her character well. Oh and another thing, you don't waste Peter Stormare for a character that sucks.
Action/Violence:
Ah, this is the real reason why I was able to finish this movie, firstly the action was well choreographed, it was awesome when it needed it to be but some of it was forgettable. Now the violence, I'm glad that they didn't dial it down 'cause it can help the audience to stick with what they are seeing on screen.
VFX:
The visual effects was good but nothing special, it's the usual blood and in-your-face 3D (there are some very obvious shots). What I didn't like about the effects here is the green screen, it was just too obvious and unrealistic.
Cinematography:
Nothing special, very generic.
Direction:
The pacing in this movie was not good, it feels like one scene after another, there is no proper consistency with each scene and it made the film boring and felt like it ran for over 2 hours. Considering that this came from the director of Dead Snow (a really good zombie flick), this was just a step down in his career.
Overall:
'Hansel and Gretel' is just a bad film, with thin character developments and poor green screen, but thanks to the action sequences it made the movie kind of entertaining, but still bad though. I'm glad I didn't see this one on the big screen. I give this 2/5.
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