I think it totally failed, as it's so unbelievable. Wasn't the premise of H.C. Andersen's original that only (supposedly) super-sophisticated people could actually see the new, super-sophisticated clothes, therefore nobody - including the emperor - wanted to admit that they couldn't see the clothing? How hard would it have been to have incorporated that into this story and to have made it believable?
I don't understand how that could have been missed. I really don't. I would love to hear anyone's interpretation as to why I am wrong, because I am simply left dumbfounded after watching the movie.
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Thinly Veiled Gets New Meaning
docnrse20 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
An animated, short film re-telling the of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fable. In this version, the ill-qualified emperor lies constantly, bullies everyone, is extremely vain about his appearance, and insists upon throwing a big parade...for himself. Since he has a history of firing people who disagree with him, he is surrounded only by sycophants who tell him exactly what he wants to hear.
All the adults in the film are afraid to speak out about the emperor because he threatens them in vague, but menacing ways.
The telling of the truth is left to one little girl (symbolic of today's youth perhaps?) She is the one person not afraid to speak the truth and speak it loudly. Of course she is punished.
The emperor fires everyone once he realizes they've just been saying things to make him happy.
This contains enough little "inside" laughs to make it an entertaining 28 minutes. Suitable for children. It contains nothing offensive other than the character of the emperor.
All the adults in the film are afraid to speak out about the emperor because he threatens them in vague, but menacing ways.
The telling of the truth is left to one little girl (symbolic of today's youth perhaps?) She is the one person not afraid to speak the truth and speak it loudly. Of course she is punished.
The emperor fires everyone once he realizes they've just been saying things to make him happy.
This contains enough little "inside" laughs to make it an entertaining 28 minutes. Suitable for children. It contains nothing offensive other than the character of the emperor.
Go Thomasina
katielucchino16 June 2019
"The Emperor's Newest Clothes illustrates some complex issues in kid-friendly ways, from the petulant ruler's gigantic ego to the dangers of mob mentality. Thomasina's innocence emphasizes the value of recognizing the truth and speaking honestly, even when it means you're the lone voice of reason and others pressure you to change. The emperor's dogged refusal to admit when he's wrong makes him even more obnoxious by the story's end and reaffirms that looking only inward gets you nowhere. This playful take on a classic is a fun and worthwhile pick for families."
I really like this movie
katielucchino16 June 2019
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