Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is based upon the folklore. As the folklore itself doesn't have enough content to make a feature film, naturally, the plot extends way beyond the ending. The folklore is quickly summarized within the first ten minutes and we see Hansel and Gretel grow up and become witch hunters. The movie tries to be cool with the tough talk and poses, but it comes off as being contrived, especially in how Hansel and Gretel holds their weapons. They also do not use traditional weapons, having unusually shaped shotguns and crossbows, although it ends up working. The plot doesn't have any surprises but enough happens to keep your attention. A few plot points were predictable such as who were the good guys, why children were being taken and of course, the troll. The film is somewhat gory with frequent decapitation and limb tearing. It's not overboard but in certain scenes, it doesn't feel like it was necessary either. Surprisingly, the witches have actual make up instead of just special effects, which makes them more real and stand out from other films.
