CINEMA: In defence of 3D dreadfuls*

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, an American-German action-horror-fantasy movie, filmed in 3D and rated MA15+, is reviewed by Symeon Thompson. Critics tend not to like popular works that seemingly exist solely for escapism and entertainment. It comes as no surprise, then, that the response to Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters has been one of derision and contempt. But, in so doing, they’ve missed the point of the film and the meaning behind the magic. Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton…

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