The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I used to love watching these when they were screened during an afternoon. Really proper classic fairy tales, not messed about with or overly 'Disneyfied'. I loved particularly Beauty and the Beast with Klaus Kinski as the Beast and Susan Sarandon as Beauty even though it was virtually a direct lift from my all time favourite Beauty and the Beast movie, La Belle et La Bete, a Jean Cocteau classic from the 1940s. I have only just realised that these are available on DVD and have just treated myself to volume 1 - Rumplestiltskin and Rapunzel. They were delivered with humour and class by the most amazing stable of actors. Looking forward to a nostalgic wallow.

I hadn't seen the acclaimed FAERIE TALE THEATRE show since it was new and, at the time, didn't care for it; Folk and Fairy Tales were, perhaps, overly sacred and I disliked what then seemed a disrespectful contemporary comedy element. I also failed to discern how true and insightful these adaptations are in regards to the source material. Since then I have been through the ups (SNOW WHITE, SLEEPING BEAUTY) and the downs (most of the rest) of the cheap-jack "Cannon Movie Tales"; the hilarious and instructive book POLITICALLY CORRECT BEDTIME STORIES; the irreverent SHREK films; and a joyous re-acquaintance with the FRACTURED FAIRY TALES from the ROCKY & BULLWINKLE cartoons. I have also endured several grind-house kiddie-matinée atrocities and such horrors as THE EROTIC ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO.These varied experiences liberated me to fully enjoy and appreciate producer Shelley Duvall's gracious legacy.My own favorite tale is "Sleeping Beauty", whether in the Grimm or Perrault versions, the Tchaikovsky ballet or the classic Walt Disney animated feature film (1958). I find the present version to be oddly conceived, but Bernadette Peters' beautiful rendition of the standard "I'm Nobody's Baby" and the funny performance by George Dzunda as the Woodsman Narrator stand out. Also, the boudoir scene with Rene Auberjonois' amorously clueless King is a hoot.Other personal favorite stories are, I think, among the very best in the series. "Snow White" is an excellent version of a story which has been especially well-served by the cinema, highlighted by wonderful performances by Vanessa Redgrave as the wicked Queen and Vincent Price as the Magic Mirror. "Rapunzel" is first-rate and one of the best-acted, with both Jeff Bridges and host Shelley Duvall outstanding and Gena Rowlands a truly formidable witch. "Cinderella" is very fine as well. Roger Vadim's "Beauty and the Beast" is an exquisite tribute to Jean Cocteau's 1946 French masterpiece, recreating the distinctive look of the original film and perfectly cast with Susan Sarandon and the amazing Klaus Kinski. The beautiful literary tales of Hans Christian Andersen are exceptionally well done. "The Nightingale", starring Mick Jagger as the Emperor, is one of the most impressive. (Supporting comic Bud Cort is a scream). And "The Snow Queen" is an enchanting dramatization of Andersen's classic novella, with Lee Remick perfect as the glacially fatal beauty. Of course, as with any television series, the show does feature a few duds. One found "Jack and the Beanstalk" to be rather a stinker, despite a howling funny performance by Elliott Gould as the profoundly stupid Giant, and a show-stopping tour-de-force by Spot, the Cow. (I much prefers the 1952 Abbott and Costello version.)On the other hand, while the story of "The Frog Prince" has never been among my favorites, this particular episode is an especially witty and often hilarious sophisticated comedy. The young Robin Williams (a little of whom goes a long way) is at the top of his game here, but Teri Garr steals the show right out from under him as a spoiled princess we can all relate to. (It's a reminder of how good she really was in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.) Best of all, Francis Coppola's haunting "Rip Van Winkle", from the story by American author Washington Irving, is a small masterpiece.This is a literate and sophisticated show that will appeal to viewers of all ages.Rating: EXTRAORDINARY.

This series has as much variety in actors and style as it does in the stories presented. I used to watch it all the time when I was a child, and was lucky enough to find many of the episodes on DVD at the local library. It still holds up as a fantastic show.Quite a number of the episodes are enjoyable even to the adult, although the show admittedly delves into the cheesy from time to time. (Those who grew up in the 80s will most likely have a laugh-fest with this one.) The special effects, while not always stunning, should also bring back memories.And, as has been stated by other viewers, the big-name directors and actors that have appeared on this show are also a factor of interest. (Sleeping Beauty, for instance, has a performance by Christopher Reeve.)

i dont know why but i always used to call this the Krofft Supershow of the 80's. maybe that is pushing it but anyone who saw this show would not disagree the imagination and fun of this series. Each episode was roughly an hour long and each episode dedicated to diferent Fairy Tales starring some of the biggest names in the busness. The show was produced, narrated and opened by Shelly DuVaul. Its witty writing and good acting were a guaranteed hit. the show ran from 1982 to 1987 with random syndications all over the place and was released on video by Playhouse(which arguably had the coolest beginning), CBS fox and Raz ma Taz or something like that. The show had some of the biggest directors like Francis Ford Coppola(Rip Van Winkle)and Tim Burton(Alladin and his Wonderful Lamp) directing some of the biggest stars such asTatum O'Neal as goldilocks, Billy Crystal as Larry, the 3rd Pig, Robin Williams and Terri Garr in The Frog Prince, Jeff Goldblum as The Big Bad Wolf, Vinent Price as the magic mirror in snow white, Gregory Hines and Ben Vereen in Puss in Boots, Elliot Gould, Jean Stapleton and Dennis Christopher in Jack and the Beanstalk, Valerie Bertinelli, Lenard Nemoy, Robert Carradine and James Earl Jones in Alladin, Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Beals in Cinderella, Ricky Shroder and Joan Collins in Hansel and Gretal, Carrie Fisher as Thumbelina, Eric Idle in the Pied Piper of Hamlin, Carl Riner, James Belushi, Michael Richards and Paul Reubens in Pinnochio, MalcomMcDowell and Mary Steinburgen in Little Red Riding Hood, Pam Dawber as the Little Mermaid, Shelly Duvaul, Herve` Vilachez and Ned Beatty in Rumpelstiltskin, Art Carney and Alan Arkin in The Emperors New Clothes, Mick Jagger in The Nightingale, Liza Manelli in the Princess and the Pea, Howie Mandell in The Princess Who Had Never Laughed, Christopher Reeves in Sleeping Beauty, Lee Remick as the Snow Queen, Elizabeth McGovern as Snow White and Harry Dean Stanton as Rip Van Winkle.And there was many more than that. that was basicly the run down of each episode and the bigger stars in each one. i used to have all 26 episodes on video but now am down to about 15. with the re-release of i think 12(plus a mail away princess who had never laughed) by Raz Ma Taz you shouldnt have too much of a problem obtaining the better ones. Blockbuster has a handful too. I highly recommend checking these out. You may just love these more than your kids. This show is perfect for the young and the young at heart. I cant recommend it enough.