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7 out of 7 people found the following review useful:
An old Norwegian folk tale, 28 July 2005
6/10
Author: up_north_girl from Oslo, Norway

It is difficult to judge this movie for me, as a Norwegian, because I've heard this fairytale since I was a child. The story is an old folk tale, written down in the mid 1800, by the "folk tale collectors" Asbjørnsen and Moe. The tale is very similar to both "the beauty and the beast", and especially the old Greek myth of Eros and Psyche.

The tale is built up as an ordinary fairytale, with the "3-times rule" and the moral. This movie can be a bit boring, and confusing, if you don't know the story. That is why my vote for the movie is 5, and an extra point for the fabulous fairytale:) I encourage anyone to read the tale of "Kvitebjørn KOng Valemon", especially if they would like to watch this movie.

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6 out of 6 people found the following review useful:
Good Family Film, 1 February 2005
7/10
Author: pmroe from North Carolina, US

People wanting great special effects or a rather adult plot will be disappointed. This movie is wonderful in context with its true purpose. It's a fairy tale...a child's folklore...and a great rendition of such at that. I first watched this movie when I was eight or nine and immediately fell in love with it. It contains all the elements of a classic fairy tale. Also, the Scandinavian influence in the movie is remarkable. As i have matured over the years, i am no longer as captivated by the movie. However, this movie still embodies what is good about a child's fairy tale. It is still great to watch when you feel like being a little kid once again.

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4 out of 4 people found the following review useful:
Great for kids, 23 March 2004
Author: thekatsmeow11 from Rhode Island, U.S.

When I was a little kid, I remember watching this movie over and over. Now that I've seen it again, I realize it's campy and cheesy, and I didn't find anything spectacular about it. It's pretty nice visually, and the acting is so so. But really, I'd avoid this movie if I were looking for a movie to rent for my peers and myself, or something of the sort.

However, I can guarantee that your kids will love it. It's bright and colorful, the story is hardly complicated and is easy to catch on to. Also, it teaches good lessons (never give up, etc), it's innocent, and it is pretty fun. If you want a movie to keep your kids busy and entertained, I do highly recommend this for you.

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5 out of 6 people found the following review useful:
Sweet, really, 17 October 2004
Author: prncescbb85 from Columbia, MO

The first time I saw this movie, I was ten years old. After my grandmother's death(it was her movie), this movie went to my aunt, and I have just now gotten the chance to see it again(I'm 19). I don't see why people think this movie is horrible. Yes, the acting is dry, yes, the storyline is corny, but you know what? That's what makes a story interesting. I am a die-hard romantic, and Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite fairy tale. This is just a retelling of it, and honestly, it is a sweet story. The locations kind of remind me of the Princess Bride, and while I think the witch's demise could've been done a lot better, it's the things like that that should be overlooked to see what lies beneath the surface. A sweet retelling of a favorite fairy tale.

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3 out of 4 people found the following review useful:
A basic fairytale...enjoyable family movie, 21 January 2004
6/10
Author: kgm3 from United States

I first saw this movie when I was about 7 and I loved it. It has enjoyable characters, and a interesting (but understandable to children)plot. Now a teenager, I came across this movie again and checked it out, curious if I would respond to it the same way. I did! The special effects are definetly not spectacular, but it is still a wonderful story.I recomend this movie to people who love fairytales, or childrens movies or your basic uplifting, romance, "good verses evil" plot. I would give this movie 7/10 stars. Definately a family film.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:
Emotionally Distant, 5 February 2012
5/10
Author: Krysta Denzer from United States

This film is very emotionally detached. In the way it is acted, the way it's told and presented, the way the audience receives and relates. You'll receive the story, but won't ever really feel any of the emotion. Perhaps this is because, as others have mentioned, the story is presented as if you were sitting around the fire, safely out of the action, being told the tale by some storyteller, with the visuals to go along. But even the facial expressions, especially of the princess, are shallow, vague, and distant. Besides that, there is very little character development, especially of King Valemon. But probably the most emotional part of the movie is at the end, when he pretends to be mean. To me, at least, this part comes off as the most "real" in all the film. So you'll learn the traditional story, but you won't really know the characters.

This movie reminds me of the Princess Bride, but is slower and more detached.

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3 out of 5 people found the following review useful:
A visual representation of a classic story., 26 August 2009
8/10
Author: presle from United States

I absolutely love this movie. Though I have to say the bear? A little cheesy.

But in regards to how it's acted and how the story flows I find it completely loyal to the fairytale/folktale genre. I obsessively collect and read folktales and one thing that characterizes them is that there is very little superfluous information, like the movie they are just bare bones.

I first saw this movie when I was younger, and now as an adult I have to say I'm impressed with the fact that it retains it's integrity and stays true to the genre of folktales. The movie is really someone sitting around and telling you a story. There just happens to be people acting it out at the same time.

Visually it's gorgeous and if you really love folk or fairy tales I can guarantee you'll love this movie.

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4 out of 7 people found the following review useful:
So what! It's good any way!!!, 24 September 2002
Author: niphredil1 from Montreal Canada

Well some people may not like this movie...But it's my all time favorite! So what if the dubbing is bad and the bear looks fake... I love it anyway!!! '91 I was 4... and this was the movie I watched over and over again! It's good :)

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1 out of 2 people found the following review useful:
Not fabulous, but a good retelling of the book., 31 March 2003
7/10
Author: Cedes

By no means is this a fabulous movie, there are infinitely better films. Truthfully, there are much higher rated movies that are much much worse than this one. However, it is a wonderful retelling of the children's book. As a family film - 6 and 12 year olds - we enjoyed this film. The scenery is wonderful, stark as it should be.

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1 out of 3 people found the following review useful:
I was mildly amused. My six year old grandaughter loved it.., 4 March 1999
7/10
Author: Ralph S. Cooper, D.V.M. (ralphcooper@earthlink.net) from Pasadena, CA

I probably would never have watched the movie all the way through, but my grandaughter loved it. I couldn't recommend it to the older viewers, unless they are simply curious about this example of filmmaking, but the younger crowd will probably enjoy it..

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