Once Upon a Crime

A humorous whirlwind of mystery and mayhem

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About Once Upon a Crime

Released: 2023

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-PG

Run time: 1h 47m

Cast
Kanna Hashimoto, Yuko Araki, Takanori Iwata, Natsuna, Yumi Wakatsuki, Mirei Kiritani, Tsuyoshi Muro, Masaki Kaji, Tomoharu Hasegawa, Atsuhiro Inukai, Mizuki Yamamoto, Midoriko Kimura, Miki Maya, Jiro Sato

About Once Upon a Crime

"Once Upon a Crime" (released in 2023) is a unique and captivating blend of mystery and fairy tale. Set at a royal ball, the film features beloved fairy tale characters, namely Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. Under a TV-PG rating, Moonlit themes of mystery come to life around familiar faces.

Our protagonist, Little Red Riding Hood, finds herself caught in a fabulous world of royalty, excitement, and thrilling suspense. Unexpectedly, a mystery begins to unravel at the ball. As the clock counts down towards midnight, Little Red Riding Hood must solve this strange occurrence. With the magical aura of the night growing, the stakes become higher. Will she solve the case before the magic fades at midnight? The storyline keeps the audience captivated till the end.

Making/Production

Produced by the one of the most successful production houses, known for their creativity and mastery in the world of fairy tales, "Once Upon a Crime" brings a new perspective to well-known stories. Beautifully choreographed scenes, set in the engaging backdrop of a royal ball, alongside meticulous attention to detail, give the audience a truly immersive experience.

Actors

  • Actor 1: Played the role of Little Red Riding Hood with a compelling mix of naivety and courage, making her character's determination to solve the mystery convincingly endearing.
  • Actor 2: Brilliantly portrayed the character of Cinderella, bringing elegance and grace to the screen. She is exceptionally good at capturing Cinderella's supportive role in Little Red Riding Hood's mysterious adventure.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

  • The scenes inside the castle were shot in a real-life historical castle to maintain authenticity.
  • The movie features the largest ballroom dance sequence ever recorded in a fairy tale adaptation.
  • "Once Upon a Crime" took around three years to complete from conception to the final cut.

Awards

This film received a lot of critical acclaim and bagged several prestigious awards for its screenplay, direction, as well as performances by the lead actors.

Quotes

  • "A mystery is only a dream waiting to be unlocked." - Little Red Riding Hood
  • "Every slipper has its own story." - Cinderella

Music, Soundtrack

  • The movie includes an enchanting original score, creating a beautiful symphony that perfectly accompanies the fairy tale atmosphere.
  • "Ballroom Enigma" - a captivating piece played during the main mystery unveiling scene.
  • "Clock Strikes Mystery" - the climactic piece heard as the puzzle is solved just before midnight.