Movie Review: Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves 1-8-21
Long ago, in the fictional country of Fairy Tale Island, there was a group of witch hunters called the Fearless Seven. One day, however, after attacking a fairy Princess with green skin by accident, she turns them into little green men. To break the spell, they have to be kissed by a beautiful woman. Now, with a big-boned Snow White who donned magic shoes, they must embark on an adventure to find Snow’s missing father, while also avoiding the wicked enchantress Regina, who believes Snow stole her shoes that would grant eternal youth.The best way to describe Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves is like a cross between Shrek and Hairspray: It’s a fairytale parody like Shrek, but is body positive like Hairspray. However, for most of the movie, Snow has been transformed into a skinny version of herself after putting on magic shoes, though she takes them off when by herself.
Exposition aside, ‘Red Shoes’ is a woefully underrated and overlooked film with impressive animation, likable albeit familiar characters that easily surpass those created at Illumination, and a story with a strong message about accepting who you are and that true beauty lies within.
Another thing to appreciate about ‘Red Shoes’ is the fact that the movie was entirely animated in South Korea. It was a challenge for the Korean animators because the film had an English voice cast, but the animators don’t understand English. Luckily, they were able to overcome that obstacle, and the animation is seamless.
In conclusion, Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarves is a fun and enjoyable film for everyone in the family. I honestly think it’s better than Netflix’s The Willoughbys! I know I gave that movie a good review back in the Spring, but after rewatching it in November, I thought it felt more like a pilot to a show. 'Red Shoes' is also 10 times better than the majority of animated films that LionsGate distributed over the years.
Rating: 3.47 stars out of 5
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