Hollywood wants to ruin my childhood. First, they insist on beating Snow White to death. Now? Sleeping Beauty! With two live-action, big screen adaptations in the works, princess fans all over the world will be squirming in their seats once again as this beloved tale about true love gets the “untold story” treatment.
Most have already heard about Angelina Jolie’s upcoming spin as Maleficent, which will look at the story from the evil queen’s perspective. However, many might not yet be aware of what’s sure to be its Mirror, Mirror equivalent. According to this article published by The Hollywood Reporter, producer Neal Moritz has plans to bring Sleeping Beauty into the modern age by turning her into the psycho stalker that all women obviously are. (Ugh.)
In this comedic twist on the classic love story, Sleeping Beauty falls in love with the male protagonist after he “accidentally” wakes her from her slumber. Convinced that he’s her true love, she will stalk him to the point of absurdity until all semblance of love has been crushed by his inevitable restraining order, or so I’d imagine.
Moritz, however, seems to be pandering his talents to the wrong audience. As the producer of gems such and Fast & Furious and 21 Jump Street, Moritz doesn’t seem all too familiar with love as it should be in a fairy tale notorious for its emphasis on true love’s kiss. Will this be awful? Probably. Will it be as degrading as Armie Hammer imitating a dog? For those involved, let’s hope not. Will I throw tomatoes at the screen when the trailer comes out? Most likely.
Source:
http://geekleagueofamerica.com/2012/07/30/sleeping-beauty-to-get-two-live-action-adaptations/
