"Hoodwinked" is not a ripoff of "Shrek," but more of a movie in the spirit of "Shrek." It takes the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood and shakes it up. This version of the story takes a healthy dose of "Rashomon." While the animation is not up to par with the likes of Pixar or Blue Sky, the story is clever, piecing together four different points of view. Many of the voices are well cast: Anne Hathaway as Red, Glenn Close as Granny, and many others. There are also plenty of laughs, provided by the buffoonish Woodsman (voiced by Jim Belushi), Japeth the mountain goat, and various animal characters. While "Hoodwinked" is no "Shrek," it is still worth watching.
Review of Hoodwinked!
