-through sad, sad movies.

I saw the Brothers Grimm sneak peek last night, and all I can say is "Thank God I didn't have to pay to see it!"

The problem was not the actors, it was more an issue of "what is this movie supposed to be?" An attempt to appeal to multiple audiences (kids, young adults, adults) left the movie lacking in its approach to each group individually. Also, its attempt to span genres only emphasized its inability to fall into any one in particular.

The worst part is the attempt to have a dual storyline. Line 1: the Brothers Grimm, line 2: the (comedic, but not funny) French occupation of Germany. The second storyline slowed the movie down and added absolutely nothing besides a few very poorly constructed plot devices.
Had the movie stuck purely to the tale of the Grimm brothers it would have been much better. Also had the film dedicated itself to one genre or another (comedy, horror, fantasy) it would have been greatly improved.

The true crime here is that this film could have been great.

To sum up:
An attempt to reach multiple audiences with multiple tastes has left this film lacking in each and every category it attempts to span.
If you must see it, rent it!