Rating of
3/4
Second Half is Saggy
Franz Patrick - wrote on 08/06/08
I don’t know exactly how to feel about this movie because it did contain both good and bad parts. One of the main reasons why I’m giving this a three stars out of four is due to Reese Witherspoon’s acting. She’s so over-the-top that it actually contributed to the film’s somewhat strong script. Her acting alone saved this movie from becoming tedious, especially the second half. Even though she doesn’t say anything ground-breaking in particular, she says her lines with such conviction and passion that it’s impossible to not be interested. Witherspoon created a character who is easy to sympthize with so the audience ultimately care about her fate. As for its story, I did like their interpretation of The Little Red Riding Hood fairytale. I also liked that the film is darkly comedic mixed with a little bit of violence. If only this film kept its first half’s momentum throughout the rest of the picture, it would’ve ended up much better. Instead, the saggy second half was full of random scenes that didn’t make sense, to the point where it ended up digressing and eventually racing toward the end. Overall, I am recommending this exploitation film because it has a gritty tone and strong acting. But if one is looking for a story that is worth dissecting, I don’t think this is a good choice.
