Hello everybody! I'm so excited to be guest posting for Carissa, while she is away from the blog world for a bit! It's her sister's wedding today, so here's to the bride (join me in a virtual toast)! Nothing better then the wedding of someone special in your life! "Marriage, marriage is what brings us together...today". I hope everyone is having too much fun! Anyways I'm Christianna and I write, rant and review over at my blog The Girl With The Blue Bow. (http://thegirlwiththebluebow.blogspot.com/) Feel free to drop by anytime!
So when I was thinking about what I wanted to write up for Carissa's readers (that's you guys), I couldn't help but draw inspiration for her blog title. Kissed A Frog, well, it reminds me of fairy tales! Doesn't it trigger that for you? So with some added inspiration from my own "little" DVD collection, I bring you my top 9 fairytale, live action flicks! Cause who doesn't love some crazy, dramatic, fantastic fairytales? Hope you enjoy!
The Mother Of All Fairytale Flicks!
The Princess Bride!(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/)
No matter how many wonderful fairytale flicks you see, this one stands out as the one that started it all, even if it didn't. The classic tale of Wesley and Buttercup, the farm boy and the middle class, farmers daughter who fall in love. Then Wesley disappears and becomes The Dread Pirate Roberts, and Buttercup is set to marry the evil Prince Humperdinck. What will happen? And who can forget the wonderful supporting cast, a giant, a Spaniard, and some witches! Just to name a few... "As You Wish"!
The Man's Fairytale!
A Knight's Tale! ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0183790/)
Here is a fairytale told from the guys point of view. It's the story of William, a poor guy, who just wants to joust. When his master dies while jousting, he puts on the armor and becomes Ulrich von Lichtenstein. Followed around by his pals Geoffrey Chaucer, Roland, Watt and Kate, chasing after the beautiful Jocelyn, and being rivaled by Count Ademar, William has his hands full! Throw in some amazing classic rock, and a mixing of time areas, and you have this wonderful flick!
The Feel Good Fairytale!
Penelope! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472160/)
No matter what mood I'm in, "Penelope" always cheers me up! It's just so cute! It's the story of a girl who, because of a family curse was born with the nose of a pig. The only way to break the spell is to find someone "of her own kind" aka a rich dude, to fall in love with her. Then she can be pretty for the first time in her life. Her parents throw men at her, and they always run when they see Penelope's nose. Then one day Maxx walks in and doesn't run. Penelope runs away from being locked up by her parents, and makes friends, while hiding her nose under a scarf. And the only problem could be that Maxx might not be who he says he is... oops!
The Musical Fairytale!
Once Upon A Mattress! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426148/)
Ok, who loves musicals? I do, and I couldn't leave Disney outta this post, so I picked this film. It's a ridiculous re-working of the fairytale "The Princess And The Pea". Queen Aggravain has set up a rule that no one in the kingdom can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless does. Well see, The Honorable Sir Harry knocks up Lady Larkin, and goes on a hunt for a bride for Dauntless, so he and Larkin can marry before it's too late. He finds the swamp Princess Winnifred/Fred, and she's not your typical princess. Sparks fly, but will Winnifred be able to pass Aggravain's crazy test? You know you wanna find out!
The Fairytale No One Seems To Know About!
Ladyhawke! ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089457/)
I find it odd that no one ever seems to know about this film. If you do then I'm glad I'm not the only one who knows about it, cause it's fantastic! It starts off when the young thief, Philipe escapes from a dungeon, sparking a manhunt by the evil Bishop of Aquila. Philipe meets Captain Navarre and they become something like friends. And as the story unfolds you discover that Navarre is also running from the Bishop, with his true love Lady Isabeau. But the Bishop lusts for her and set Navarre and Isabeau under a spell that makes her into a hawk during the day, and him a wolf during the night. Will Navarre and Isabeau break the spell? And what will become of Philipe? You'll just have to watch this secret gem to find out!
The Cult Classic Fairytale!
Labyrinth! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091369/)
This film has such a huge following, and you can see why. Even though I didn't see this flick until I was around 15, it was still magical! With Jim Henson directing and adding goblin puppets into the mix, it's something very out of the ordinary. It's the story of Sarah, a 15 year old left to babysit her baby brother, who won't stop crying. Sarah has a great imagination, and says a little chant that lets goblins take her baby brother away to the Goblin King, Jareth! The only way she can save her brother and get him back to her house before her parents come home is to complete Jareth's labyrinth in under 13 hours. And of course he doesn't make it easy for her. But on her journey she runs into some rather fantastic puppets, and David Bowie sings a few songs in really tight pants!
The Trippy Fairytale!
Willow! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096446/)
This might have to be my personal favorite! I remember watching this for the first time and being amazed. My brother's were tired of me watching "Princess Bride" over and over. So they rented this for me. It's got everything. It's written by George Lucus, its has fairies, little people, witches, princesses, sorceresses and a ton of heart! When evil Queen Bavmorta is on the hunt for little, baby princess Elora Danan to kill her, the baby gets hidden/found by a small apprentice magician named Willow (he played one of the main Ewoks in Star Wars), he knows that she is not his kind. So after his village is attacked, he goes out on a journey, to take her the land of her people. On his way he meets Madmartigan, a few brownies, and the beautiful Sorsha (who's mother happens to be the evil queen). This movie is full of twist and turns, shape shifting, comedy and adventure! What more could you want?
The Fairytale We All Know, But Different!
Ever After! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120631/)
If Cinderella were real, then this would have been her story! The twist on this classic fairytale, blends the line between reality and make believe. Danielle's father marries a rich woman with two daughters of her own and then dies of a sudden heart attack. What he didn't know is that his new wife would not care about his beautiful Danielle, and would treat her like a servant. When Danielle meets Prince Henry by accident, she finds him silly and boring, and too full of himself. But when her family falls on hard times, she takes it on herself to pretend to be of noble birth, and starts to fall for the prince. But how long can she keep up this pretense with her stepsisters Marquerite and Jacqueline trying to woo the prince as well? And what happens when you show up to a princes ball after your stepmother and stepsisters lock you in a cellar? And who doesn't love having a great guy friend around like Gustave? It's all the makings of the wonderful story you know, but with some added kick!
The Modern Classic Fairytale!
Stardust! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486655/)
This new modern classic is based on the book of the same name by my favorite author Neil Gaiman! When Tristan Thorne promises the beautiful Victoria that he will jump over "the wall" protecting his little farm town and bring her back a fallen star, he has no idea what he's gotten himself into. When he finds the star on the other side of the wall, he discovers Yvaine, a young girl. For that is what she is in this magical land. Throw in princes killing each other off to gain the crown, witches trying to kill Yvaine to eat her heart and become young again and lightning pirates, and you have a wonderful adventure, like you've never seen before!
So I hope that was fun trek down memory lane! Maybe you were reminded of some old favorites, or discovered some films that you want to check out?! Remember, you are never to old to dream, or to believe in fairytales! And with Hollywood jumping on the band wagon, there are sure to be some awesome new movie fairytales coming your way! Have you heard of "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters"? (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/) It looks amazing! Well now that I feel like I just did a plug for Hollywood, I will bow out!
Thanks for reading, and have a great day!
*****Thanks so much Christianna for posting today! It was fun to remember some of these stories and there is a few more added to my "must watch" list!*****
*clink* Carissa, to your sister and her new husband all the best for their future together! ♥
ReplyDeleteIt's been forever since I've seen the Princess Bride! One of my ex boyfriends loved it, and after we were over I hated it for the longest time (go figure haha). But it's a great movie, honestly!
And Stardust is probably one of my husband's and my favorite movie, very well played and the storyline is absolutely awesome. Now, Enchanted might be a great movie to add to your list?!? Amy Adams perfected to play a fairy tale character in real world ;)
Anywho, great list Christianna. Thanks for sharing!
Love, Bibi
amazing caliber of acting in a knight's tale. r.i.p. heath.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices, Christianna! Well, except I tried to make it through Ladyhawke and couldn't stomach the '80srisfic music. My hubby swears it's great, and I'll just take both of your words on that. I don't plan to ever find out for myself. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me want to watch Penelope & Labyrinth again!!!
Yay for the guest post! And it's nice to "meet you," Carissa.
A Foreign Land
Awwwww, you all are too sweet!
ReplyDeleteBibi you and your hubby have great taste! Try the book "Stardust" out. It's a little different, but still grand!
Molly, you really should try to stomach "Ladyhawke" one day!
Wow! Some great movies I've forgotten about! And some interesting ones I've never heard of! Thanks so much for guest posting!
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