Other reviewers have pointed out that, in real life, the girls admitted their photographs were fake. So why does the movie say they were genuine? Well, actually the movie does not say that. Watch very closely. While some of the characters think the photos were real, there is a scene where it is made clear that the photographs were, in fact, faked.
The film merely maintains that the fairies *themselves* were real. Not the photos. Apparently the girls were unable to get photos of the actual fairies so they faked photos instead. That's the movie's point of view.
The idea, I suspect, was to tell the true story but without spoiling it for the kids in the audience.
Now, of course there are other alterations to historical facts... But that's typical for any movie based on a true story. Still, it's a fantastic tale with fun performances from the likes of Harvey Keitel and Peter O'Toole to name just a couple. It's also got a great tone, spirit and a really good soundtrack. Fairy Tale was one of my favorite movies of 1997.
Watch for a true cameo appearance (uncredited small role) by Mel Gibson.
The film merely maintains that the fairies *themselves* were real. Not the photos. Apparently the girls were unable to get photos of the actual fairies so they faked photos instead. That's the movie's point of view.
The idea, I suspect, was to tell the true story but without spoiling it for the kids in the audience.
Now, of course there are other alterations to historical facts... But that's typical for any movie based on a true story. Still, it's a fantastic tale with fun performances from the likes of Harvey Keitel and Peter O'Toole to name just a couple. It's also got a great tone, spirit and a really good soundtrack. Fairy Tale was one of my favorite movies of 1997.
Watch for a true cameo appearance (uncredited small role) by Mel Gibson.