Lighten up and enjoy the fairy tale, people!
It's a PG movie. What did you expect? Did you want it to be less cheesy and more gritty? Did you want Lily Collins to look more like a generic Hollywood girl? Didn't you know what to expect from the trailers and previews?
Considering its source material and its target audience, the movie succeeded in what it set out to do. Personally I loved this movie. I thought it was adorable, funny, visually gorgeous, and appropriate for both children and adults. I'm all in favor of analyzing/critiquing films and such, but sometimes you have to just sit back and enjoy without over-thinking it.
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