I’m torn when it comes to all these grim and gritty re-imaginings of classic fairy tales. Take Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, for example:

This is a pure action film. But it comes off as such an action film that it almost seems like a parody. However, after watching that trailer, I don’t think it’s a parody. It doesn’t seem to have even a modicum of self-awareness. It’s just a pure, unfiltered fairy tale turned action film. We all know that’s the trend these days. I’m torn in that I kind of like the idea of making grim & gritty reboots of these classic fairy tales…but I don’t think Hollywood has the wits or charisma to make one that’s really good, that really explores the subject material.

I’m pretty sure this film is going to be as by-the-book as possible. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? We always need new action movies. So why not borrow from some interesting source material?

Though after The Avengers and Bourne: Legacy, does Jeremy Renner really need work this badly?