Though suffering from some less than ideal dubbing, The Polar Bear King still manages to weave its spell thanks to charming practical effects, good performances, a wonderful musical score, and good old fashioned great storytelling.
Based on the fairy tale East of the Sun West of the Moon, The Polar Bear King has a few similarities with Beauty and the Beast with its enchanted princes and brave young women who see the good inside them and try their hardest to brave the spell. As in that story, a handsome prince has been turned into an animal by a vengeful sorceress and it's up to a pure princess from a neighboring kingdom to see past the facade, break the curse, and become the enchanted prince's wife. This would be easier if it weren't for the wicked sorceress getting in the way and trying to stop her at every turn.
The Polar Bear King is lushly photographed and well paced with just enough to keep both parent and children's attention throughout. It's one of the lesser, more obscure fairy tales out there, but it's very well told and sure to enchant viewers of all ages.
Based on the fairy tale East of the Sun West of the Moon, The Polar Bear King has a few similarities with Beauty and the Beast with its enchanted princes and brave young women who see the good inside them and try their hardest to brave the spell. As in that story, a handsome prince has been turned into an animal by a vengeful sorceress and it's up to a pure princess from a neighboring kingdom to see past the facade, break the curse, and become the enchanted prince's wife. This would be easier if it weren't for the wicked sorceress getting in the way and trying to stop her at every turn.
The Polar Bear King is lushly photographed and well paced with just enough to keep both parent and children's attention throughout. It's one of the lesser, more obscure fairy tales out there, but it's very well told and sure to enchant viewers of all ages.