I've been aware of this movie for some time, in fact if memory serves, it was supposed to come out this summer but was pushed back a couple times. That usually doesn't bode well. Especially when you realize that they're releasing it in January which is known as a "dump month" in which the studio's put out movies they've been holding onto, don't know what to do with and/or have no faith in.
Does. Not. Bode. Well.
It's basically an action movie about an adult Hansel and Gretel who go after witches full-time. But enough from me, check out the trailer, it's been a long time incoming:
Now, the internet has been mostly up in arms against this movie since the trailer was released earlier today. I understand why. But I'm somewhat more optimistic.
I think this looks like FUN. Sure, it could be horrible and mind-numbingly stupid but as long as it doesn't go the hoakey Van Helsing route, I think it could be a good time at the movies. A lot of people are saying it looks like Van Helsing, but I disagree. There are definitely some like-minded elements there but this seems to take itself more seriously while knowing how stupid it is. Whereas Van Helsing went back and forth between taking itself too seriously and hamming it up completely. It's definitely a fine line. I'll probably check this out and we'll know more in January.
Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for an actual GOOD, serious Van Helsing action flick because that premise was ALWAYS solid.
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