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ONCE UPON SUBLIME Snow White and the Huntsman is magically delicious GEORGE PRENTICE Who knows where we misplaced the recesses of our youth: a cigar box of baseball cards or troll dolls, a toy chest of Matchbox cars or Barbies, and perhaps most importantly, our wish-preserving diaries. Unfortunately, the compromise of growing older never respects youth. What were once treasures become mere shoeboxes as we allow time to blur our dreams. In adulthood, we dismiss fairy tales and surrender their life lessons of goodness and purity. Charlize Theron redefines evil beauty as Queen Ravenna in Snow White and the Huntsman. But then along comes Snow White and the Huntsman. This is not Walt’s idea of a Kristen Stewart, the sloe-eyed actress more wonderfully crafted. Girls of any age princess-in-waiting. Instead, this is freshman director Rupert Sanders’ vision of Snow, clad can look up to a lass whose compromises are who sleepwalks through much of the Twilight series, gives her best work as few, and boys can embrace a concurrent tale in armor aboard a white horse. She prepares Snow White. She commits to the role with of a lad whose selfishness yields to nobility. to battle for our very souls, staking claim a delicate balance of breathless energy and Deep into the to a virtue still held breathtaking inner beauty. I regret not givmovie’s 120 crackpure by children (and ing her more credit in her previous roles. ling minutes, Snow the pure of heart)—a SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN (PG-13) She shines as a warrior princess. White and the eight virtue we buried in Directed by Rupert Sanders And then there is Charlize Theron, that dwarves (don’t ask, our heart’s back yard Starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth delicious statue of a woman who, as Queen the movie explains years ago without and Charlize Theron all), our heroine steps Ravenna, redefines evil beauty. As the cenleaving a map for its Now playing at Edwards 9 and Edwards 22 terpiece of Snow White’s challenge, Theron’s into a magical forest rediscovery. blonde beauty belies a century-old cliche of of wonders, allowing Snow White and a dark-haired bitch. Theron simmers, builds audiences the opthe Huntsman is so to a slow boil, and in no time, cooks the skin portunity to exhale from what is up to that much fun and true to its twice-told tale that off her rivals. This is some of the Oscar winpoint a breakneck pace. A taut, engaging audiences, anxious to embrace its fantasy, ner’s best work. may readily dismiss how relevant its primary script crafts new elements to the backstory Ultimately, Snow White and the Huntsof a fairytale that most of us could recite by theme remains. In all of its technicolor man offers a cinematic treat not seen since the heart. Kudos to screenwriters Evan Daughwizardry (of which there is plenty), it is Ms. Harry Potter series hit its stride—style and suberty, John Lee Hancock and Hossein Amini White’s journey that truly wears the crown. stance wrapped into highly satisfying entertainA silver-screen showdown of virtue vs. vanity for making us care so deeply about such ment. Once upon a time, I loved it. familiar territory. is a lesson for our times and has never been
LISTINGS/SCREEN Opening THE DEEP BLUE SEA—Rachel Weisz stars in director Terence Davies’ adaptation of the play by Terence Rattigan. (R) The Flicks MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED—Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe travel through Europe on their quest to return to their New York City home. (PG) Edwards 9, 12, 14, 22 PROMETHEUS—Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce and Charlize Theron star in this sci-fi epic from filmmaker Ridley Scott. (R) Edwards 9, 12, 14, 22
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SOUND OF MY VOICE—Two documentary filmmakers infiltrate a mysterious cult, led my Maggie, who says she is from the future. (R) The Flicks
Special Screenings I48 FILM FESTIVAL—Catch creations from Boise filmmakers crafted in 48 hours at this annual festival. See Picks, Page 17. General screening: Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5, The Flicks, 646 Fulton St., 208-342-4222; Best-of, Sunday, June 10, 7 p.m., $6, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-387-1273. More info at thislovelymachine.com.
THE MELTDOWN—Catch premieres from Forge Motion Pictures, Bomb Flow, Tribe, Red Bull and The Banks Mag at this screening of kayak films. Part of the North Fork Championship kayaking competition. Visit northforkchampionship.com for more info. See Rec, Page 38. Thursday, June 7, 6 p.m. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre.net.
THRIVE MOVIE SCREENING—View the documentary THRIVE: What on Earth Will it Take?, which looks at the “global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives.” Presented by Meeting of the Minds and accompanied by potluck-style refreshments. The film will be followed by a lively discussion. Saturday, June 9, 9 p.m. FREE. 1909 N. 15th St., Boise.
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