Red Riding Hood

Synopsis

In the 2011 movie 'Red Riding Hood', directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Amanda Seyfried, the classic fairy tale is given a dark and mysterious twist. The film follows Valerie, a beautiful young woman torn between two men - one she loves and one she is betrothed to. As the village is terrorized by a werewolf, Valerie discovers she has a unique connection to the creature, and must uncover the werewolf's identity before it's too late. Set in a visually stunning medieval village, 'Red Riding Hood' weaves suspense, romance, and fantasy into a captivating tale of love and betrayal.

Cast

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  Amanda Seyfried

  Valerie

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  Gary Oldman

  Father Soloman

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  Billy Burke

  Cesaire

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  Shiloh Fernandez

  Peter

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  Max Irons

  Henry Lazar

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  Julie Christie

  Valerie's Grandmother

Reviews

Despite the impressive visuals and Amanda Seyfried's solid performance, 'Red Riding Hood' falls short of its potential. Critics have pointed out the film's lack of depth in storytelling and character development. The Hollywood Reporter criticized the movie for its 'cliched dialogue and predictable plot twists', while Roger Ebert from Chicago Sun-Times described it as 'a disappointingly shallow take on a classic tale'. Rotten Tomatoes gave 'Red Riding Hood' a low score of 10%, with critics' consensus stating that it 'wastes a talented cast on a decidedly morose retelling of a classic folk tale'. IMDb rates the movie at 5.4/10, with some viewers praising the visual style and atmosphere but criticizing the weak script. Metacritic gave 'Red Riding Hood' a score of 29/100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews.