A Fábula Moderna de João e Maria

Hansel and Gretel, is the story of two kids who meet a witch in a house made of gingerbread. But this version, is twisted.

The stepmother, wants to live in a house with a tv, and thinks the kids will stop her from that. So, she takes them into the woods, and leaves. Hansel & Gretel get lost, and meet the sandman, a wood fairy and the troll.

But, a "twister" blows them towards a gingerbread house, and a near-sited old woman comes out, offering them food... but, the woman is not what she seems...

This film has a great cast, and the story is great. But, there are several gags that slow down the storyline. One of which, is that the story is being told by a father telling his children. (the father is "reading" the book, but makes things up, which explains the twisted version)

This film is good, but the gags might tempt you to turn it off, before you even see the witch in her gingerbread house.

7/10

This movie is great for the whole family to sit down together and watch. I love the jokes and references, there is just enough to keep the parents interest along with the children's. For example my favorite reference is the stepmother's comment about "Designing Women", (the stepmother is played by Delta Burke)and the kids enjoy most of them as well. What 7 year old boy doesn't thing farts and burps are funny. It's not intended to be a serious version of the classic fairy tale. It's supposed to be modern and goofy. The characters are over-dramatic and cartoonlike. Perfect for children to imitate and use there imaginations. Great cast of actors. I absolutely love it. It's fun.

Really unhappy with all of the bad reviews! I watched this all of the time as a child and loved it. Probably wouldn't keep the interest of an adult, but surely a classic for Hansel & Gretel.

Im so glad prime has this available! I had totally forgotten it existed. I cannot believe how many bad reviews this movie gets, why would someone who isn't into this type of flick even watch it to know they DONT like it?? It's so cute and fun to watch. I absolutely loved this movie when I was a kid and it still keeps me interested now as an adult. Of course it isn't some kind of cinematic genius, just a silly fairytale movie with a few innuendos. I just rewatched it with my almost 4 year old and he loved it as well. PLUS, The characters are cast perfectly, Howie is awesome as the sandman and who doesn't love Taylor Momsen??

I remember seeing this movie as a kid and absolutely loving it. Recently I remembered it and found it online to re watch it. I understand what other parents are saying that there's some advanced humor that can raise questions in kids. But I think it's so advanced that a kid won't be able to understand it anyways. This was truly my favorite movie as a kid, and now remains my top ten for how stupidly niche and kid like it was.