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After the success of Lord of the Ring and Harry Potter, fantasy adaptations made a huge comeback onto the silver screens. Some are enchantingly mind-blowing, whereas others fall kiddishly short as compared with their predecessors. This film seem to be able to strike a healthy balance between the two.

Although it may not be in the league of the best fantasy adaptations that have been made as it leans slightly onto the kiddy side. It is definitely one of the better ones I have seen so far with a well paced story-telling which held my attention to the main story that cuts from bits and pieces of fairy tales we grew up with giving it a charmingly familiar air.

Brendan Fraser and Paul Bettany complimented each other quite well although the chemistry is not obvious in the beginning. My attention was drawn to Helen Mirren, best known for her portrayal of Elizabeth II in The Queen, who instantly gave the movie its European feel the moment she entered into the scenes. The Villian looked rather familiar at first but I will leave you to figure out the who and where.

A good movie to bring a date although not all Ladies like tales of fantasy but you should know their likes or dislike by now and if you do already, I suggest you find out.