2 thumbs up!!!!!
Katrinia Byerly | Arkansas, USA | 08/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a really great family movie. I recommend it for anyone to watch. It is really cute and the music is really great throughout the film. I just wish that they would make a soundtrack of the whole songs. I would certainly buy that. It is a must see."
A little of everything
B. Slagle | Knoxville, TN | 03/11/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The plot and cinematography of this film were above average, while other aspects were a little lackluster. The storyline was well written, and the casting was on target, however the mixture of computer graphics took plenty away from the film and cheapened it quite a bit. Quite dissapointing.
You do get to see Martin Short in a most unusual role, and I'd consider this a must-see for any admirer of his antics. Robert Pastorelli (the crazed painter from Murphy Brown) plays a rather lackluster role. Kathleen Turner pulled off the typical "Evil Witch" role a little too well. Mara Wilson seemed to do a better job in "Matilda," but she was good in this film nontheless.
I happened to get the Italian version of this film (alternately titled "Un Semplice Desiderio") and I will add that watching this movie with Italian audio on adds a little to it. Granted I may have never even seen this film if it werent in a lot of videos I bought from ebay.it :)"
Fractured Fairy Tale
Sheila R. Schultz | St. Louis, MO USA | 11/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a clever fractured fairy tale. This movie has one of the best opening scenes - The Fairy Godmother Final Exams, where Martin Short, a mediocre student, is attempting to cheat,copying from the little old blue-haired ladies in his class.
Very funny & sophisticated, appeals to children and adults."
Well worth seeing! Martin Short is excellent!
Sheila R. Schultz | 01/15/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We rented the video and then went out and bought it. It's entertaining and fun for both kids and adults. If you like Martin Short, there are a couple of scenes that are really worth seeing."