Review of Tale of Tales (2015) by Michelle G — 28 Apr 2018

A beautifully-shot, well-acted film that embraces the bizarre, sometimes grotesque elements of classic fairy tales.

This review of Tale of Tales (2015) was written by Michelle G on 28 Apr 2018.

Tale of Tales has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rian T (3) on 07 Mar 2017

Visually interesting, but a lack of coherent flow and abrupt transitions - not to mention sudden end - left me unsatisfied…

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By Alise G (2) on 02 Sep 2018

Really beautiful picture compared with darkness and horror of Middle Ages. Love it…

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By E L (691) on 30 Dec 2016

Beautifully shot, and while capturing the spirit of the dark and grotesque nature of the original fairy tales, still lacks that quality to entertain…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 21 Mar 2017

Although beautiful to look at, the stories wander off on their own paths and never reach a satisfying conclusion. Style over substance…

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By Nilufer R (1,189) on 16 Apr 2018

Embarrassing camera work. Tries too hard. Has several moments that could be beutiful but the lighting, color, something just isn't there…

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By Belinda R (49) on 01 Apr 2017

I must admit, I hate the Fantasy Genre. I watched this one because it is Rated - R (Violence, Nudity)…

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By Paloma V (9) on 21 Jul 2017

Beautiful costumes and locations. The fairytales are pleasing macabre but quite trivial, and feel unfinished…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 26 Aug 2017

It was a different take on these types of movies and oddly fun but only movie snobs would like it…

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By Tim M (3,013) on 29 Oct 2018

Tale of Tales' is a European fantasy film directed by Matteo Garrone, his first English-language film with an ensemble cast including Salma…

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By Lewis E (436) on 03 Feb 2017

This highly original Gothic fairy-tale may be an acquired taste but I found the raw emotional power of the interweaving narratives immensely gripping…

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