Are There Any Revolting Rhymes Adaptations Into Movies?

2025-11-28 08:22:20 94

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Tristan
Tristan
2025-11-29 03:09:09
That animated 'Revolting Rhymes' adaptation is criminally underrated. I rewatched it recently and caught so many clever details—like how the Big Bad Wolf’s tail curls into a question mark during rhymes. The voice acting’s stellar (David Walliams as the nasal-voiced dwarf? Gold). They expanded Dahl’s poems just enough to weave a cohesive plot without losing his signature snark. Did you know they even added a new character—the Wolf’s cousin—to tie stories together? It’s a masterclass in adapting short works: faithful but inventive. The only downside? It’s too short! I’d kill for a sequel with Dahl’s other rhymes.
Wyatt
Wyatt
2025-11-30 13:27:57
Roald Dahl's 'Revolting Rhymes' got this gorgeous two-part animated adaptation back in 2016, and it’s pure delight. The British-German collaboration brought his twisted fairy tales to life with a quirky, stylized animation that feels like storybook illustrations in motion. Voice actors like Dominic West and Gemma Chan nailed the darkly comedic tone. What’s wild is how they wove together 'Little Red Riding Hood,' 'Snow White,' and others into one interconnected narrative—Dahl would’ve cackled at the chaos. I adore how they kept the grisly humor intact, like the wolf’s fate in 'Red Riding Hood.' It’s a love letter to fans who relish subversive storytelling.

If you haven’t seen it, hunt down the Oscar-nominated short films. They’re bite-sized (26 minutes each) but packed with visual wit. The way they play with rhymes and violence, like Jack’s beanstalk climb ending… differently, is genius. It’s rare to see adaptations respect the source material’s edge while making it accessible for kids (and adults who secretly enjoy morbid nursery rhymes). Bonus: The DVD extras include behind-the-scenes bits about the animation style, which uses CGI to mimic剪纸 (paper-cut) art—utterly unique.
Tessa
Tessa
2025-12-04 07:48:37
Oh, the 2016 'Revolting Rhymes' films are a blast! I stumbled upon them while babysitting my niece, and we both ended up glued to the screen. The way they mash up fairy tales is hilarious—Snow White running a Casino? A wolf narrating his own demise? Classic Dahl mischief. The animation’s got this whimsical, textured look, like a pop-up book gone rogue. My favorite detail? The three little pigs becoming bodyguards. It’s smart enough for adults but silly enough to keep kids laughing. Definitely a family watch if you’re cool with dark humor (and wolves getting what they deserve).
Walker
Walker
2025-12-04 18:42:28
Yes! The 2016 'Revolting Rhymes' films are a must-watch. They blend stop-motion-esque CGI with Dahl’s dark humor perfectly. My kid loves the singing crocodile, and I’m obsessed with Red Riding Hood’s sass. It’s like 'Shrek' but with more bite.
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