Claire is a new middle schooler who is longing to flex her maturity. One night, when her parents (Debi Mazar and Daniel Roebuck) are going on a date, she makes plans to sneak out and meet friends at the mall. Trouble is, her younger brother Rusty finds out about the potential escapade and tells their Grandma-babysitter (Lainie Kazan) the scoop. Naturally, Grandma calls Claire out on it. But, first Grandma suggests that she be allowed to read them a fairy tale and, perhaps, Claire will be able to go meet her friends. Both kids grimace and groan. Yet, G-mama insists and suggests that the two younger folks invent new aspects for the chosen tale, Red Riding Hood. The kids agree. Claire, who turns into Red, wants the family to live in a lighthouse at the edge of the woods and Rusty is avid for the wolf to become a werewolf (Joey Fatone). Red starts out bicycling up a beautiful coastline, then turns into the forest which leads to Grandmas house. G-ma (also Lainie Kazan) has been ill so Red is bringing her chicken soup in a thermos and crackers, too. Meanwhile, the werewolf devours a fisherman plus three nagging girls in charge of a toll bridge and he has his eyes on Red but his alter ego suggests he go to Grandma's first, eat her, and then wait for RRH, thus having a multi-course dinner. So, he does and he waits. All the while, Red sings some songs, the WW sings some songs and the rest of the family members chime in, too, to add in the fun. Will someone step out to rescue Red from the Wolf, as in the original story? This fun little musical version of a classic has something for most viewers. Since the stars are of varying ages, different generations will appreciate the film. Then, too, the scenery is lovely while the costumes, songs, script and direction add to the enjoyment. Very important, too, is the fact that the film subtly encourages reading and the use of the imagination, both good values. Families, you haven't seen it all if you haven't caught this new version of an old, old tale.