Ah, the joys of a free sneak preview...the only thing that could get me out to see this movie (even the lure of Matt Damon being insufficient). Expectations were low at the outset - this is, after all, a fantasy/horror flick more in the tradition of Disney than The Lord of the Rings. However, great acting by Heath Ledger (hapless & unattractive) and Damon (hapless but hiding it) and comic relief from the impeccable Jonathan Pryce, make it more than bearable. Bring the kiddies, they will love the slapstick and the 1.5 hours of enchanted forest. Into the woods...
- Rating: **½
