This is probably not a movie I would normally choose, especially not having read the reviews. But it was opening night and we were out with friends and decided to go. It was entertaining. It tried to have something for everyone, adventure, comedy and special effects, not always successfully. The romance was so so. The best thing for me was the awesome costumes. Some of the dresses and sets were stunning.
Julia Roberts was a little too likable as the wicked stepmother but she got her due in the end. Mike made the statement that she was a bit too much Julia Roberts and I think he was right but she stole the show anyway.
This is far flung from the original Snow White and a bit disjointed in places but I am sure most kids would like it and it wasn't painful at all. 2 1/2 *
