IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users62%
Director: Adam Shankman•Genres: Family, Fantasy, Musical
A young woman discovers she has a mysterious, inherited curse that brings her face-to-face with a parallel, frozen dimension and a handsome prince. She must find a way to break the curse before it consumes her entirely, with the help of her best friend and a quirky scientist.
The film was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and predictable nature. However, audiences generally found it to be a charming and enjoyable family film, particularly appreciating the musical numbers and the performances of the lead actresses.
A visually appealing but ultimately uninspired fairy tale.
Emma Roberts shines, but the film struggles with a generic storyline.
Fails to live up to the magic of its fairy tale inspiration.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general enjoyment of the film's visual style and musical elements, with many finding it a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, viewing experience. Some viewers felt the plot was too simplistic or predictable, but overall it was seen as a decent family-friendly movie.
The film's director, Adam Shankman, is also known for directing the musical films 'Hairspray' and 'Rock of Ages'.
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