We live in a strange world. It is nothing like we imagined. It may start alright but eventually we learn of violence, corruption, fraud, hate, bullying, deceit, abuse, unspeakable hurt, abandonment, abject poverty and lonliness. Do you think maybe that is what spurs the Grimm fairytales? Again, its about innocence fighting the surprising controllers. Hmmm. Sounds like our world. Just to divert for a moment, television has become mostly our media ally as we contend with day to day struggles. Its in color! And on the big screen! Bigger than life! And is exhibiting our very thoughts, perhaps not even in mention but there. Oh Yeah! we muse. The reality show buffs have their day in the sun and the evening folks with a final sit down with feet up have their night among the stars. For me, it is the latter. I still remember my safest moments when I heard, Once Upon A Time. Every language has their storyline prefaced by this caption and all end with happiness ever after, or something similar. This new Fall show is a grabber and a keeper; a clever twist on fairytales that struggle to stay alive in a contemporary world. The flashbacks to the storyline we all remember is nicely aligned in synchronicity with the current storyline. You cannot help but see the correlation and the AH HAH that mirrors the writers soul intent creatively.
What have the critics to say?
San Francisco Chronicle dubs it "great fluffy fun".
Washington Post calls it "charming and elegant."
Chicago Sun Times finds it sparkly, but worried about the flipflop flashbacks. ( I find that rather stunning as it blends so well, a feat that is creative in scripting)
New York Times praises the actors. ( you will notice the mastership of veteran actors who have portrayed a very real character) A child who believes in the reality of the fairytale stories colliding with his present world is the pivotal character you will grow to love.
You will see Rumplestilksin as a daring and very bold embodiement by the deft Robert Carlyle who stars in Stargate Universe convincing us he is a sneaky bad guy, thus, expertly defines the role in this drama.
Snow White, the Evil Queen, Jiminy Cricket,Prince Charming, Gepetto, will dazzle you. The intertwining of each character that knows no timeline will surely move you into that world of our childhood and finish up your Sunday night wanting more. Missed the first show? Its available for free on the internet to watch.
