❝Everybody has problems. Everybody has bad times. Do we sacrifice all the good times because of them?❞
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───
In 2010, my dad bought me a Nintendo DSi XL, and for a while I played the brain training game that came with it. Eventually, I began to hanker after a proper game, so I took to an Argos catalog and pored over its offerings for hours, but one game stood out to me the most. My memory is a little hazy, but what I remember was that the description talked about creating beautiful dresses for Giselle, and even though I'd never even heard of the film, 7 year old me was instantly hooked. After showing the catalogue to my parents, they bought me the game for my birthday. I played it constantly, only stopping for food and sleep, and it took me a week to finish it. I still have the game and DS, and I've lost count of how many times I've replayed it, but it's one of the best games I've ever played. Coming back to the point though, it was only after finishing the game that I wondered what the film was like. I knew the plot already from playing, but I was curious to see how it had been translated onto the small screen. Just like the game, the film reeled me in from the get-go, and it's remained one of my favourites since then.
The combination of live-action and 2D animation is what fascinated me as a kid because it made me think that Disney princesses were real for a bit, and Amy Adams was perfect as both Andalasia and New York Giselle. To be honest, the entire cast was perfect. I hate James Marsden, but I have to admit I can't think of anyone who could pull off the endearing himbo that is Edward. The songs are great, the costumes and makeup are absolutely gorgeous, and the visuals are excellent; this is just an all-round magical film.
❝Everybody has problems. Everybody has bad times. Do we sacrifice all the good times because of them?❞
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: .☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───
In 2010, my dad bought me a Nintendo DSi XL, and for a while I played the brain training game that came with it. Eventually, I began to hanker after a proper game, so I took to an Argos catalog and pored over its offerings for hours, but one game stood out to me the most. My memory is a little hazy, but what I remember was that the description talked about creating beautiful dresses for Giselle, and even though I'd never even heard of the film, 7 year old me was instantly hooked. After showing the catalogue to my parents, they bought me the game for my birthday. I played it constantly, only stopping for food and sleep, and it took me a week to finish it. I still have the game and DS, and I've lost count of how many times I've replayed it, but it's one of the best games I've ever played. Coming back to the point though, it was only after finishing the game that I wondered what the film was like. I knew the plot already from playing, but I was curious to see how it had been translated onto the small screen. Just like the game, the film reeled me in from the get-go, and it's remained one of my favourites since then.
The combination of live-action and 2D animation is what fascinated me as a kid because it made me think that Disney princesses were real for a bit, and Amy Adams was perfect as both Andalasia and New York Giselle. To be honest, the entire cast was perfect. I hate James Marsden, but I have to admit I can't think of anyone who could pull off the endearing himbo that is Edward. The songs are great, the costumes and makeup are absolutely gorgeous, and the visuals are excellent; this is just an all-round magical film.
