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By Jennifer Borget
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Live-action fairy tale has violence, some intense scenes.
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Princess Halle and the Jester
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What's the Story?
In PRINCESS HALLE AND THE JESTER, goblins invade the kingdom and capture the king (Byron Herlong). Princess Halle (Emma Duchesneau) escapes with a jester (Duncan Novak) to his village. To conceal her identity, she disguises herself as a peasant and experiences life outside the palace walls. Meanwhile, her stepmother (Rachel Stacy) takes over and offers a reward for Halle's capture. Now, Halle must team up with her new friends to rescue her father and restore peace to the kingdom while navigating the dangers of giants and thwarting her stepmother's plans for takeover.
Is It Any Good?
Princess Halle and the Jester gives a nod to classic fairy tales, following Princess Halle as she falls into an adventure to escape an evil stepmother. Like the classic story of Snow White, Halle learns valuable lessons about courage and kindness while navigating through challenges. However, the movie's low-budget special effects may not meet everyone's expectations, sometimes feeling out of place.
Despite this, there are some funny moments and thrilling scenes that keep the story engaging. While suitable for older kids, parents should be aware of some intense moments that might be overwhelming for younger viewers. Overall, Princess Halle and the Jester delivers an entertaining tale with subtle positive messages despite its visual shortcomings.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about any stereotypes they noticed. How did these affect the story?
The story of princesses and "evil stepmothers" has been retold many times through the years. What is it about the story that makes it so appealing? Do you think that's a fair portrayal of stepmothers? Why, or why not?
Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in or belong, like Princess Halle did when she disguised herself as a peasant? How did you handle it?
What character strengths do you admire in the characters, and how do you try to embody them in your own life?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : May 21, 2024
- Cast : Emma Duchesneau , Byron Herlong , Duncan Novak , Rachel Stacy
- Director : Christopher Lombardi
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Vision Media
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- Run time : 71 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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