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Kris KappCast:
James Franco, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Jeff Bridges, Mackenzie Foy, Paul Giamatti, Benicio Del Toro, Albert Brooks, Bud Cort, Florence Foresti (more)VOD (1)
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This is the story of a story. At the heart of it all, a young girl living in a grown-up world. A kind-hearted aviator who's just not cut out for this world and a little prince whose wisdom extends well beyond his years (and his planet). It's the story of The Little Prince like you've never seen before. Prepare for a magical and emotional journey: it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. (Entertainment One)
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The first half of the film was excellent. I didn't even mind the modern setting. The second half of the film went off the rails a bit, but I won't take more than one star off, since it appealed even to a cynical bastard like me. I especially appreciate that the touching scenes were just touching and didn't turn into a melodrama.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is there, and whoever says he is not, does not wish to find him. The Little Prince was waiting for me here all the time, just in a different form. The original can be read three times there and back in an afternoon, and each time it gives me something different, a different mood, a different direction in life, and a charge. The film takes all of this as its part, attributing more significant merits and thoughts to supporting characters we love so much, trying to unpack them into a more easily understandable and accessible experience for children. I cried, I laughed, but I was not amazed. That's why in the end, only four stars in the distant sky, with the understanding that something unexplained, no matter how brave and good-intentioned, is sometimes more than a lesson served on a silver platter.
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I have to give it five stars. It’s not perfect, and it sticks to the basics of the source material, but it flawlessly captures the spirit of the book on screen without a single misstep. "The Little Prince" can be considered one of the best books in terms of fairy tale content and, especially, its core message. The contrast between childhood and adulthood is a cornerstone of Exupéry’s novel, so I was a bit unsure how the final product would turn out. It succeeded. The idea of having two layers of the story—one with enchanting, simple animation for the fairy tale aspect, and the other with modern animation set in today’s hectic world—worked well for me. The incorporation of the old pilot full of ideals into the present world was also successful. Naturally, the scenes from this allegorical fairy tale were the most compelling, with a few bookish messages prompting reflection (the scenes between the Prince and the fox and the Prince and the pilot were the best). Although I didn’t expect it much, the film occasionally ventured into more serious territory, evoking emotions. The ending was truly excellent, and I can’t imagine a better conclusion. The film will win over anyone, especially those who occasionally find a childlike laugh of The Little Prince still echoing in their soul. I give it 88%.
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I read the book years ago, I've never been a die-hard fan of Saint-Exupéry's classic work and I would never blurt out a morsel of wisdom in the book at the drop of a hat, but I still decided to go see the film adaptation in the cinema and I have to say it was worth it. I liked the intertwining of the two stories, which were animated differently, with each having its own charm. More than once I pondered the meaning of life, the contrast of youth vs old age, and let myself ride the wave of an imagination that has no limits unless we set them for ourselves. In short, a nice and colourful caress on the soul, which I would like to return to sometime in the future.
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A famous fantasy tale immortalized through a modern socio-filmic lens that allows for a better portrayal of the main characters, a more accessible humorous narrative, and above all, an easier adaptation of Exupéry's timeless ideas for today's and tomorrow's youth. I really liked the varied stylization of the narrative, the flashback scenes focusing directly on passages from the book look exactly as I imagined them when I read them. My only quibble is the excessive runtime, where the film has not much to offer, especially in the middle part, and it unnecessarily delays the beginning of the original and hilarious climax.
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