The faithful little girl must brave the forest and the big, bad wolf to bring her grandmother a basket of goodies in this musical version of the classic fairytale.The faithful little girl must brave the forest and the big, bad wolf to bring her grandmother a basket of goodies in this musical version of the classic fairytale.The faithful little girl must brave the forest and the big, bad wolf to bring her grandmother a basket of goodies in this musical version of the classic fairytale.
- Allen Owen
- (as Julian Joy-Chagrin)
- Villager
- (as Arie Moscuna)
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- TriviaPercival's "Why have you cut your hair?" to Lady Jean was not in the original script, but was added when Isabella Rossallini, who kept her hair in an iconic short bob for the majority of her career, was chosen for the role. The directors felt an explanation was needed for why a medieval woman would have such short hair, and the implication of the line was that Jean cut her long hair in mourning for her missing husband.
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Linet: The funny thing is, it was Dagger who told me not to talk to strangers.
Lady Jean: Well, next time, maybe you'll listen to him.
Linet: Well, I shall still think it's a sad way of looking at things.
Nanny Bess: Oh, Linet, you'll never change!
Percival: Well, as long as you know the difference between being fool-hearted and being brave.
Linet: One is facing trouble and the other is looking for it.
- ConnectionsVersion of Little Red Riding Hood (1922)
- SoundtracksLost in the Woods
Performed by Amelia Shankley
Music by Stephen Lawrence
Lyrics by Michael Korie
Barclay Productions
Granny despite her age and poor health is a very active woman indeed. She runs like hell to get help when Red Riding Hood falls into the wolf's clutches.
The familiar story is embellished with a sub-plot. Apparently Red Riding Hood's father has not returned from the wars and her cruel uncle wants to move in to claim her mother Jean in marriage. There are a few scary scenes. Watch carefully and you can see a wolf peering through a leafy branch. And may be worse if you don't pay your taxes, you can expect to be tortured and thrown into a dungeon.
The wolf that roams in the wood can change himself into a man. This can lead to a dangerous situation for an unsuspecting child. Red Riding Hood is a fairly sensible child and is aware that strangers cannot always be trusted even though you may be searching for a new friend.
The story is given a light touch by introducing songs in appropriate places. Though the singing is not high quality, it adds to the fun. I especially liked "Never trust a stranger" a duet sung by Red Riding Hood and the wolf-man.
Most fairy tales have a happy ending, but in this tale the outcome looks pretty hopeless as the peasants assemble in Granny's bedroom and Red Riding Hood is nowhere to be seen. What comes next is the highlight of the film! A very tense moment indeed. A matter of life or death. Can we really believe our eyes? Mr. Wolf, take it from me, anything can happen if you don't chew your food twenty times!
- raymond-15
- Dec 19, 2006
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