ANASTASIA: ONCE UPON A TIME

Cinemavixion Review

Blake Harris's "Anastasia: Once Upon A Time" presents a whimsical, albeit familiar, premise: a Russian princess whisked away by magic to the unfamiliar landscape of 1988 America. The narrative hinges on the temporal displacement of Anastasia, who finds an unlikely ally in a contemporary teenager, Megan, while evading the clutches of the malevolent Rasputin. This intriguing blend of historical fantasy and 80s nostalgia offers a unique canvas for exploring themes of identity and belonging across different eras. While the film's charm lies in this juxtaposition, its success rests on the execution of its fantastical elements and the chemistry between its leads as they navigate this anachronistic adventure.