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10/10
One of the best
mikrofon7220 January 2007
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I have seen a lot, but this stands out positively. Its art.

Its not easily digested, so if you like a movie without putting yourself into it, this would not be the one to choose then.

However if you like depth, humor and real affections and human emotions of all manners, this movie is a good choice.

Its about the transformation of being narrow, unhappy and closed to change into a sensitive, alertness, warmness that makes it possible to feel love and fullfillment. In this case for the very first time. Its the princess(Birgitte Price) that goes through the transformation, and she does it with amazing expressions and reality. The credit of this movie goes to her. The prince is good too, with just the right appearance and behaviour.

The main actors has a unique chemistry and are masters of acting. The dialogs are carefully chosen and penetrate accurately if you listen with your heart.

The shooting locations and music is very authentic and matching.

The essence of its story is timeless and valuable i.e. true love and how to be open to receive it and live it.
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8/10
For an old movie, it's great
lillemorthomsen-3083731 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The movie takes a more soft approach than the original story by Hans Cristian Andersen (this one does actually have a happy ending).

I love the danish gem of a man Dirch Passer and his comedic sense. It's not over the top in this movie and is used for brighten up some situations that might otherwise seem a little glum.

The acting is great and the Princess doesn't go from being a prissy Princess to a kind-hearted woman over night. It's a journey and I love that about it.

The only reason I can't give this a solid 10 is because even if the story flows pretty decently, it gets a bit confusing when the Prince's companion Kasper have a "fake prince" return home to Denmark (to throw the Princess off, I guess) and then has a DARK-haired WOMAN to play the Danish Prince during hunts and in town with "his" entourage. I would assume the Princess do remember him being golden haired, so this is why I can't give it more stars.
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