The Little Prince

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Summary: "Little Prince from who knows where?"
Review: That song still plays thru my head after all these years. I saw this at Radio City Music Hall in 70mm and in spite of the critics i love this movie. Just take a look at the cast for one thing. It is termendious! Full of extreme talent. The musical numbers are wonderful and the story has always been one of my favorites. "It's only with the heart that one can see freely." In this very hectic world we live in we should really take a moment and smell the roses. We live way to fast but seeing this movie or reading this book kind of puts life back in the perspective that it should be even if it's thru the eyes of a child. Just wish it was on DVD.

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Summary: A Bit Awkward
Review: The Little Prince was surprisingly heartwarming. The acotr playing the Little Prince is a very cute child and a very good actor as well. The symbolism in the film creative and adds deeper meaning to the ocassionally awkward musical. Despite the musical scenes, the actors personified their animals very well and managed to create an overall impressive film.

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Summary: Just Lovely
Review: This 1974 version of The Little Prince will absolutely touch your soul! The actor who plays the little prince is remarkable and the dearest looking child you have ever seen (and heard - he has an adorable English accent). I really was drawn to this movie as well as to the book. After seeing it for the first time in the early 1990s, I kept thinking about it years later. I recently watched it again and had the same reaction - just lovely.

I wish I could meet that little prince.

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Summary: Just Lovely
Review: This 1974 version of The Little Prince will absolutely touch your soul! The actor who plays the little prince is remarkable and the dearest looking child you have ever seen (and heard - he has an adorable English accent). I really was drawn to this movie as well as to the book. After seeing it for the first time in the early 1990s, I kept thinking about it years later. I recently watched it again and had the same reaction - just lovely.

I wish I could meet that little prince.

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Summary: For adults who are still children at heart
Review: This is a wonderful adaptation of a good book: It carries the special "mood" over to the production. The actors are excellent in their roles, and the songs are suitable but not as good as the actors. Wilder is wide-eyed and nervous as a fox, and Fosse is unbelievably lithe as the snake in a tree. The scenery is appropriate and the little Prince and his planets and his rose are totally magical. A must see for the young at heart. Skip it if you read only non-fiction for fun.

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Summary: The Little Prince video
Review: This is a wonderful and not widely known musical adaptation of St. Exupery's marvelous book, The Little Prince.

The score, by songwriting duo Lerner and Loewe, is unforgettable, and the acting (Gene Wilder-the fox, Richard Kiley-the pilot, Steven Warner-the Little Prince, Bob Fosse-The Snake) is marvelous.

One to cherish and treasure for years!

Highest recommendation! END

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Summary: ENCHANTING!
Review: This is one of my favorite films. I had read the book, and bought the video to share with my French classes since we do not have time to read the book. Not knowing anything about the film, I was shocked at the faithfulness of the film to the book. The little boy is stunning--he IS the Little Prince! I loved Gene Wilder as the fox, but I could have done without the LONG presentation of the snake--BLAH! My three children (7,5,2) have each been mesmerized by it several times. WARNING-Pass on the cartoon version!

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Summary: The Spirit of the Little Prince
Review: This movie captures the spirit of the book, The Little Prince. It is utterly captivating and charming. The music is outstanding, of course, Frederick Loewe. Richard Kiley is excellent as the Pilot. The direction is worthy of Broadway by Stanley Donen. Bob Fosse is amazing as the Snake. Gene Wilder sitting in the wheat field is heart-wrenching; and his dance scene with the Prince is delightful. The slightly surreal atmosphere only adds to the magic and truth of the story. The Little Prince himself is truly this little boy. What a great job everyone does! Kids will enjoy this movie, but I think it's the adults that will get the most out of it. Who has not had a childhood vision crushed by grown-ups? This movie will restore your vision and dreams.

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Summary: Wonderful magical account of well known children's tale.
Review: This video is one of the most excellent retellings of any childrens story. I first saw this movie when I was about 5 years old, and it has been a favorite of my mother's and mine ever since. Gene Wilder plays the fox so convincingly that you forget that he is actually human. I recommend this move to all parents and children.

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Summary: The Best Coming of Age Film I've Ever Seen!
Review: Yes, I admit, it's nowhere near as good as the book, but it's a great satire that shows the difference between how adults think and how children think. I liked the songs and I know you don't see people walking around singing them like you do for the Sound of Music, but you don't see them singing Willy Wonka songs either, and this is just like it. The actor who plays the Little Prince is superb (although hard to understand at times).

If you're reading this now, then you've probably already seen it. I want to tell everybody that this movie exists and how good it is for a rainy ay if nothing else. And hey, isn't it due for a 25th anniversary rerealease?