A Fairy Tale After All (2022): Cast & Ratings
A Fairy Tale After All is a 2022 adventure family film directed by Erik Peter Carlson, starring Brian Hull as Thumpkin (voice), Lucie Jones and Anna Brisbin. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes. Its Echo Score is 20/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Erik Peter Carlson
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Riding Hood Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Fairy Tale After All About?
The premise of A Fairy Tale After All without spoilers.
While attending a marionette show, a stubborn teenage girl is unexpectedly transported to a vibrant world of fantasy and fairy tales. She encounters whimsical characters and finds herself on an adventure beyond imagination, where she must navigate a landscape filled with both wonder and unexpected challenges.
A Fairy Tale After All Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- fairy tale
- puppet
- princess
- hull
- princess geneva
- mizrabel
- thumpkin
- brian hull
- voice acting
- erik peter carlson
- chickpea
- celestia
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- magic
- black magic
- witch
- evil witch
- spirit
- selling one's soul
- selling soul
- soul selling
A Fairy Tale After All Cast & Characters
Brian Hull leads the cast as Thumpkin (voice), with Lucie Jones as Handmaiden and Anna Brisbin as Gargantuan Squabby (voice). Directed by Erik Peter Carlson; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erik Peter Carlson
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Brian Hull as Thumpkin (voice) - Lucie Jones as Handmaiden
- Anna Brisbin as Gargantuan Squabby (voice)
- Emily Shenaut as Sky / Princess Geneva
Also Starring in A Fairy Tale After All
· 4 more- Gabriel Burrafato The King
- Timothy N. Kopacz Cornelis
- Bridget Winder Madame Mizrabel
- Chelsi Hardcastle Sky / Princess Geneva (singing voice)
More from Erik Peter Carlson
More films directed by Erik Peter Carlson: Wolf Mother and Transatlantic Coffee.
A Fairy Tale After All Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 20/100, strongest in art & craft (30) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).
A Fairy Tale After All Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, the film struggles to deliver a cohesive experience, with most viewers noting pervasive shortcomings across its core elements. While the visual experimentation and occasional whimsical moments receive modest acknowledgment, the dominant impression is one of an incoherent narrative marred by uneven direction and unrefined production values. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal beyond a brief curiosity, resulting in a low rewatch incentive.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, the film’s experimental animation and black‑and‑white cinematography are occasionally praised for their imaginative flair. However, many reviewers criticize the overall direction, lighting, and visual effects as unprofessional and jarring. The editing is described as uneven, and the production design fails to coalesce into a polished whole, leaving the visual component largely underwhelming.
- Character & Emotion 20
When it comes to character and emotion, performances are widely deemed inadequate, with acting described as flat and miscast. A few comments note that the puppeteered creatures provide comic relief and a memorable presence, but overall the cast lacks depth and chemistry. The emotional resonance is weak, resulting in limited audience attachment to the protagonists.
- Story & Flow 15
Regarding story and flow, the narrative is repeatedly called chaotic, incomprehensible, and lacking a clear through‑line. Reviewers highlight random plot points, a disjointed structure, and a failure to sustain engagement. The pacing suffers from erratic shifts, and originality is eclipsed by confusion, making the storyline a primary source of dissatisfaction.
- Sensory Experience 30
In the sensory experience, the soundtrack and musical numbers receive mixed reactions; a minority find the music enjoyable and reminiscent of Jim Henson’s style, while most deem it boring or badly executed. Sound design and visual style are also described as inconsistent, contributing to a sensory presentation that feels uneven and occasionally jarring.
- Rewatch Factor 10
The rewatch factor is low, as the film’s numerous flaws diminish its appeal for subsequent viewings. Viewers report a lack of lasting enjoyment and cite the chaotic plot, poor acting, and subpar production as deterrents to returning. Only a small segment might revisit for novelty, but overall the movie offers minimal incentive for repeat watching.
A Fairy Tale After All Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Teaser
A Fairy Tale After All Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “אגדה אחרי הכל” and “Érase Una Vez Un Cuento de Hadas”.
- Also known as
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- אגדה אחרי הכל
- Érase Una Vez Un Cuento de Hadas
- Era Uma Vez Um Conto de Fadas
- Die Märchenprinzessin
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A Fairy Tale After All FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Fairy Tale After All, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Fairy Tale After All?
A Fairy Tale After All runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was A Fairy Tale After All released?
A Fairy Tale After All was released on February 18, 2022.
Who directed A Fairy Tale After All?
A Fairy Tale After All was directed by Erik Peter Carlson.
More films by Erik Peter Carlson Who is in the cast of A Fairy Tale After All?
A Fairy Tale After All stars Brian Hull as Thumpkin (voice), Lucie Jones as Handmaiden and Anna Brisbin as Gargantuan Squabby (voice), among 8 credited actors.
Does A Fairy Tale After All have a post-credit scene?
No. A Fairy Tale After All has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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