werewolf truce?

amanda seyfried gave a fantastic effort in Red Riding Hood.  her magnetic red hooded cape complimented her acting in a way that made the film worthwhile, once.  however, her supporting cast let her down, even to the level of disappointment.  personally, the story of lovers staving off an arranged marriage is an old tale, and the twist that someone is the werewolf gave the story some spice. 

Red Riding Hood follows the same woodland fantasyland genre as stephanie myers' Twilight.  ironically, or not, both films are directed by catherine hardwicke.  the werewolf and vampire fad is still a novelty in american society and Red Riding Hood takes advantage of it.  the film was dark in many aspects, and when a small town is taken aback by murder, everyone is a suspect.  trust no one.  seyfried played her part extremely well, especially since she plays the innocent, wide-eyed girl her other films.  i appreciated the fact she branched out to expand her resume.  i can't say the same for her cast-mates. 

this movie is a good movie to watch once, and maybe once again 10 years down the road.  i give the film 2.5 stars out of 5.