Films to see

FairyTale: A True Story is a peculiar film indeed. It starts really well, and then it becomes simply disappointing.

The plot is structured in a very good way - starting with different, seemingly unrelated storylines connected by a common theme, and then slowly merging one into another till they create a unity. There is some tasteful use of juxtaposition to introduce the mood - the contrast between the beauty of nature and the horrors of war. This is done in a neat and child-friendly way.

Now that we've evaluated the good things about FairyTale: A True Story, it's time to talk about the bad. After a good start, you'll notice that the story slows down, making the film a bit difficult to watch. The introduction of a particularly annoying and ridiculous character starts destroying the carefully constructed atmosphere till there is very little of it left. And to finish off, what starts as a series of sweet cameo appearances soon turns into shameless name-dropping. You'll never guess who appears in the last minute of the film. But this could probably be overlooked, because most of the actors give their best performance, and they look very believable in their roles.

In conclusion, if you feel like watching an obscure historical film about faeries (it's true!), then FairyTale: A True Story might be just what you need, but make sure to bring some knitting, because it's not a film you would need to watch with both your eyes at all times. It might be fun to see once, mainly for the cast.