Hoodwinked (DVD, 2006, Full Frame Version)

I found this a very cute movie. They took a classic faery tale and turned it into a who done it mystery. You have four different stories that all link together for the start and end of the movie. All star cast of voices. Very thought out plot line. Lots of extra features. And also it was very funny. It did to me have a slow start but once I got about 20 minutes into it, I couldn't pull myself away. I would recommend it to anyone :).

Hoodwinked

This movie was hilarious. It has a great cast (Anne Hathaway, Anthony Anderson, Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Patrick Warburton, and Andy Dick) and the animation is crisp and clean.

The humor will have both children and adults laughing their buns off. This is one of the better animated feature films to come out in the last 3 years.

Final verdict:

4/5

Rent or Buy?: I rented it and have seen it twice on the movie channel. I'm also 22. If you have children you should buy this film for them, if you don't a rental will do.

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We really enjoyed this movie - although it was based from a story when we were younger. This has a great twist! This Granny Rocks! Great movie to teach young children investigation techniques... Great movie for the entire family where the adults will enjoy some of the humour and comedy. The various characters will keep the attention of the younger children. Keep in mind that it is PG.

This is a fun little computer animated movie in line with Pixar flix like Toys, Cars, etc. But don't think you have to be a kid to enjoy it! With a fantastic soundtrack and a story that is hilarious at times, it's worth purchasing! If you like movies where you have to think a lot...go to the documentary section and don't buy this one. This is a really fun no-brainer!

The DVD arrived in a timely manner, at a fair price, and in the condition it was advertised. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.

I unfortunatly bought instead of renting....that was a mistake. Honestly I feel asleep. The only up point of the movie for me was the singing goat. I just loved him. The story itself was uninteresting to me. To repetative, just to get to one point..

I watched this one and must say that overall it failed to impress. It did not annoy, and did not flop. I just had no real wow factor.

Considering that it was not made five years ago, the quality of the computer animation is inexcusable. My PC does far better in real time playing any number of video games. The story saved the movie as it is actually a decent and well executed plot - but it won't have much rewatch value, so rent. Don't buy. That offset the poor animation.

Then we toss in the characters. I rate most of the characters as good to excellent. I especially love the Wolf and his sidekick the squirl. But then they had to have some truely abysmal musical scenes that just grated like fingernails on the chalkboard. Oh my! Red is Blue? Where's the fast forward?

Conclusion: It is OK, and could obviously been better had someone wished it to be. Rent it. Don't buy it.

We love this movie. We had seen it before we bought it. It's a great family movie. My husband and I laughed as much as the kids did.

More about Fletch later, but first let me tell you....

I finally broke down and bought this movie, because we were borrowing it from my parents so much. They are in their late 40's and they love it. We have two toddlers and they both love it. My husband doesn't care much for animated movies, but he is actually the one that asked me to buy it!!

This movie is loosely based on the fairy tale Red Riding Hood as you probably already know. The all star voice cast includes - Andy Dick, Anne Hathaway, David Ogden Stiers, Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Patrick Warburton, & Xzibit. What I haven't seen in any reviews, is the fact that it is so far from the expected, you actually should watch it twice to let it all sink in. I must admit, the first time I watched it, I wasn't too hot on it. Then we watched it again and I started to spot all the little details and one liners. (HINT: Turning the subtitles on while watching brings deeper enjoyment as you can hardly understand the chipmunk. Plus you catch more of the jokes.)

The wolf by far is my favorite character. He is based on Chevy Chase's character Fletch. He is an investigative reporter that is trying to crack the case of the goody bandit and is forever being mis-understood and suspected. His squirrel sidekick, Twitchy, is a crack up. Together they help crack the case at the end. In the meantime, watch for many "Fletch" references, everything from an afro haired basketball player in a purple and yellow jersey (sound familiar?) to a guy in disguise that can't stop talking and won't give the same last name when asked. My favorite line from the wolf is, "As God as my witness, you will learn to speak." Watch for it in the movie when he is talking with Twitchy.

Some other great scenes are when the always prepared, singing mountain goat "does not feel prepared", when Granny's secret, double life is exposed, the slow motion snowboarding fight scene, and the famous Schnitzel Song sung by all the little German children and the schnitzel-on-a-stick truck driver, "Kirk the Woodsman", also an avid endorser of Paul's Bunion Foot Cream, it sends Bunion's running for the hills. Plus many others.

All in all, a must have for your collection. 5 out of 5 stars. I really hope they make over more fairy tales in this fashion. Great stuff.

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NOT WHAT WE THOUGHT GOOD ,BUT NO PLOT JUST RAMBLES ON.NOT WORTH THE TIME OR MONEY,WE BOUGHT IT FOR OUR GRANDDAUGHTER ,SHE IS 9 YEARS OLD AND DIDN'T CARE FOR IT .

The thing that I very much disliked about this movie is that it is obviously a bootlegged (copied) dvd. I will most likely bid on used DVDs from now on because of this. This copy is not the same quality as the original copies that you get from the store. It won't even play in some players.

I bought this movie for my children, but I laughed louder and harder than they did. The Big Bad Wolf is modeled after Chevy Chase's character Fletch of the movie Fletch. Every character in the movie has a wonderfully funny personality. I have watched this movie over and over with my kids (and sometimes without them.
I would recommend this movie to anyone of any age. I told me co-workers about it, and after renting it almost all of them ran out and bought thier own copy. Most dont have kids. Definately an instant classic. Funny from start to finish.

This is a cute movie. The thing that I very much disliked about this movie is that it is obviously a bootlegged (copied) dvd. I will most likely bid on used DVDs from now on because of this. This copy is not the same quality as the original copies that you get from the store. It won't even play in some players.

I decided to buy this movie after the first time i saw it in the theater. great movie, very funny, some good adult humor as well.

This is a cute movie that puts a new twist on an old tale. All the characters are well developed. Very funny cast of quirky fellows. Granny is great! And I loved the crazy sing goat!

i love the movie its was great. it was a great buy.i have watched it twice,and will most likely watch it again. heard alot of good things on this movie.

I bought this on a friend’s recommendation. Here I am an old 45 year guy buying an animated movie. My children, the youngest 15, finds this a bit odd. They might be right because I’m keeping mine, and when I’m 70 I’ll bring out the antique DVD player and watch it some more.
Let’s rip through the likes first. Story line and originality were good. Taken a story we all know and put a new twist from all angles on it. That I think is the best quality. Secondly the humour is done well: appeal to both the adults and children intertwined through the movie. Things adults remember they do subtle spoofs on to keep us interested and then obvious humour for the children. They’ve hit in with humour teens will catch on too.
The third best part of the film is the songs. I really liked them. The soundtrack CD I’ve checked on purchasing but ended up having to get only a couple of the songs on line.

What didn’t I like? In 1990 the animated would have been awe inspiring. In 2006 with computer graphics in movies and animation at such high levels, the animation leaves something to be desired. Characters move a bit robotic, it’s not the high quality we’ve been spoiled on with the big budget movies. The last little negative on the film, was the bad guy was fairly easy to predict, but that’s not a reason to not buy it.
I hope you enjoy it.

It is a good story with a clever plot. It was made by a little compnay that showed it to the neighborhood kids and that's how they decided some of the characters and changes to the movie. Very impressive! Our family loves this movie.

wonderful movie. not even a hint that it had ever even been watched!!! perfect condition. my mom thanks you.lol. Thanks again!!!

We really really really really love this movies. Everyone thinks it is a hoot. The characters all are a crack up and it has such a great twist on the original Little Red Riding Hood. We have already watched it way too many times. I hope that now I have typed enough characters that I don't have to do this review again because I don't work for a paper. I just wanted to be polite and say that Hoodwinked is a really great movie. Everyone should watch it!! Have a great day. ALrighty then!!!!!!

When I first saw "Hoodwinked," I knew immediately that this was going to be a movie worth watching to the end. "So, you think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood?" is the opening line and the movie from then on totally throws everything classic about the story of "Little Red" out the window! Simple, but stylish computer animation, excellent voice talent, catchy songs, and jokes that continue to build upon themselves all contribute to this family-friendly experience (the kids will love Japheth the Goat - guaranteed). Cannot wait for the sequel!

Terrific cartoon movie. It takes a traditional childhood story and retells it with a interesting new twist. It is a must see for adults with a child's imagination. Oh yea, kids will love it too.

A good children's flick with mind tickling mystery. Kids enjoy trying to solve the mystery involved, and it is a good learning experience in teaching that things are't always what they seem.