Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

"Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" is the newest offering from the writer and director of the wildly entertaining "Dead Snow", Tommy Wirkola. However, "H & G" doesn't take the same gleeful campiness that "Dead Snow" did. It shows flashes of B-movie silliness from time to time, but falls into trying to be edgy, and winds up taking itself a little too seriously. Stars Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton keep the action from getting too bogged down, and they both entertain thoroughly. I'm a little biased toward Famke Janssen, so I think she did a wonderful job relishing in her role as the grand witch, but you're welcome to challenge me on that. I doubt you will. The special effects are so-so, and the editing moves along at a quick clip, so the pace doesn't get a chance to drop. Overall I couldn't suggest going to the theatre for this one, but it is often a lot of fun, and could be worth a view when released on DVD.

Grade: C+
Easter Egg: Sadly no
3D: No

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Writer(s): Tommy Wirkola & Dante Harper
RT: 88 min
Rating: R for Violence and Language