"Once Upon a Time": My Review

{{The following is my review of the show "Once Upon a Time", which I have fallen into and cannot seem to get out of again-not that I'm particularly anxious to. :) }}


Always a lover of the classic fairy tales, I was skeptical of this show; so many attempts have been made at 'adapting' the classics to 'real life'. I'm sorry to say, most of them have been sadly disappointing. However, when I finally sat down to watch, by the end of Episode 1, I was hooked.

"Once Upon a Time" is a unique and incredibly intricate take on fairytales come to life. It's adaptation of all of our favorite childhood stories is exemplary and captivating. It melds the fantastic with the reality of love, hate, deception and hope, exerting the moral that, magical realm or no, these are the passions which drive people.

It is a heart-wrenching drama; I am not the type to cry because of shows. This show has changed that. I find myself in tears as I follow the hardships of the characters - Snow White and Charming, Red Riding Hood, the Seven Dwarves, Cinderella, and, yes, even the Wicked Queen. But the character which captured me most of all was Rumpelstiltskin (Mr. Gold).

I feel it necessary to give dues to Robert Carlyle, the very talented actor who plays Rumpelstiltskin/Gold. Watching Carlyle bring his character to life is an incredible experience. His performance is masterful and compelling; I find myself waiting anxiously for the next part Rumpelstiltskin(Gold) plays in the overall story. I cannot sing Carlyle's praises enough - it is a true joy watching him.

Overall, I have to admit that this show has captured my heart and made an utter believer out of me. I very highly recommend it.