Princess
From the Scandinavia region, Denmark, to the average person is not really recognised as a film-making country. The Danes are most famous for exports such as Brian and Michael Laudrup, one of which used to play for Chelsea, the Great Dane himself Peter Schmeichel and probably the ... Read review
When Jung Sun-jung's young daughter is raped and murdered she is left traumatized and sets ... more
about punishing a series of apparently random yet unpleasant people who she feels have wronged society. As the victims begin to mount up two police officers one a young rookie the other Jung Sun-jung's ex-husband whose personal involvement threatens to derail the case must track her down before she kills again. As the police close in on her and the real reasons for the killing spree become clear the films reaches its thrilling climax and keeps you guessing right to the very last shot.
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Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Advantages: Tries to be something different Disadvantages: Arthouse movie that will not get the recognition it deserves
Princess
From the Scandinavia region, Denmark, to the average person is not really recognised as a film-making country. The Danes are most famous for exports such as Brian and Michael Laudrup, one of which used to play for Chelsea, the Great Dane himself Peter Schmeichel and probably the most famous export of all…Carlsberg. However to those who do not know, Lars Von Trier, director of The Idiots, Dogville and Manderlay, hails from ... ...
The animation in Princess may not be to everyone's cup of tea. Some will say it is fantastically drawn, others will say it's on the substandard side. However none of these factors really matter because the animation is clearly just one piece of the jigsaw to compliment the rest, namely the characters and the storyline. In fact it seems to be secondary to these factors but when put together we have a picture of immense quality with superb ... more
Princess
From the Scandinavia region, Denmark, to the average person is not really recognised as a film-making country. The Danes are most famous for exports such as Brian and Michael Laudrup, one of which used to play for Chelsea, the Great Dane himself Peter Schmeichel and probably the most famous export of all…Carlsberg. However to those who do not know, Lars Von Trier, director of The Idiots, Dogville and Manderlay, hails from Copenhagen and is partly responsible for increasing Denmark's profile as a film-making country. Now Anders Morgenthaler, also from Copenhagen will certainly help to raise that profile and put them on the map with this revenge movie Princess.
August, a 32 year old missionary returns home due to the death of his Porn Star Sister, Christina who goes by the name of "The Princess", by drug abuse leaving behind a 5 year old daughter, Mia. August decides to take care of Mia by removing her from the brothel where Christina's prostitute friend is looking after her, (which of course, is not the ideal environment to raise a child) and look after her himself and provide her with nice stable surroundings. However this stability offered to Mia is shattered when August, racked with guilt and anger takes it upon himself to avenge his sister's death by punishing all in the Porn Industry that was involved in her rise and ultimately in her fall. August sets out on a Beatrix Kiddo/Paul Kersey style one man mission to exact revenge on these people complete with merciless, ruthless and sadistic violence.
The animation in Princess may not be to everyone's cup of tea. Some will say it is fantastically drawn, others will say it's on the substandard side. However none of these factors really matter because the animation is clearly just one piece of the jigsaw to compliment the rest, namely the characters and the storyline. In fact it seems to be secondary to these factors but when put together we have a picture of immense quality with superb direction and direct storytelling. Sure, the revenge story has been told many times before but it's been a while since it has been told in this cold hearted unattractive way. The animated action used to do this is both brutal and disturbing to rival any Manga/Anime Japan has to offer.
Director Anders Morgenthaler has to be commended by trying something a little different in the art of story telling, 80% animation and 20% live action which, maybe will be a little to arthouse for many, but it sure as hell works and keeps the audience's interest in the movie. The story is also told at a nice steady pace. It does not overwhelm us with too much violence or too much sentiment but the equilibrium of these dynamics achieved are just right and are executed in a manner for us to get to know the characters so that we care and sympathise with them. However, as an animated subtitled movie, it is slightly more difficult to completely grasp to the full extent the emotions the characters are feeling and this can and does take away from the experience but thankfully not too much because tone and intensity of the voices ensure that the non Danish-speaking audience loss of this is a minimum.
Do not be fooled by this title because for those expecting a happy fluffy Spirited Away fairy tale with magical creatures and a happily ever after ending … well forget it!!! This is a dark, hard and rough edgy movie that at times makes for uncomfortable watching. At times this feels like a fusion of Death Wish, Kill Bill and Japanese Anime but combined with multidimensional characters we care about this culminates in one of the most surprisingly effective movies around. Princess is not for the faint of heart or for anyone who was part of The Mary Whitehouse Group/Committee… (even though they may like the fact that it is the Porn Industry that is being attacked), the blood and violence however may turn them off!!!
Unfortunately, Princess may not be mainstream enough to continue to raise the profile of Danish film-making, which is unfortunate, but there's no denying that this is a picture of pure quality.
If Tarantino did animation, this is probably what it would be like.
I am writing a review on the DVD Ice princess brought out in 2005.
This is a movie about a hard working science student Casey, who enjoys skating. She only ever skates around a lake near her house.
However, at school she was set an assignment in science which had to relate to her in someway.
The Plot
Casey decided that her science project would be the movement skills in skating, so she goes down to the local skating rink and starts filming.
She meets Tina Harwood an ex figure skater champion, who is coaching her daughter to be the same.
Casey then gains a keen interest in skating, and gets Tina to help her become a professional figure skater.
She begins training at the bottom with all this children and works her way up the ladder of skaters.
But will she make it? Or is Tina plotting against her so her daughter can win ...
Advantages: excellent graphics, lovely songs and lovable pony characters Disadvantages: no extras
A newer version of the my little ponies films. This is a wonderfully produced dvd. The animation is far superior to the older versions and the voices are well suited to charaters.
Cost: £7.99
Place of Purchase: WHSmith
Film producers: Hasbro
Release date: April 2006
No Discs: 1
Cover:
Illustrations on the cover are similar to that on the dvd - very glamourous and pretty. There are no inserts that come with this and the case itself is quite flimsy.
Storyline:
The Princess promenade vol 2 DVD is a full length feature film as a follow up to the main my little pony THE Movie. In this film the ponies are all excited as its spring and everyone is doing thier best efforts to prepare for the spring parade. But with everyone rushing to prepare themselves they forget the importance of friends and must remember to combine efforts ...
Advantages: great fun with this barbie adveture Disadvantages: none
In this movie barbie takes on the part of 2 roles she plays a princess and also a poor little village girl.
When princess Annalise goes into the village she gets abducted and Erika a poor village girl gets taken back to the palace as she is mistaken as the princess which is understandable as they look identical but there is one difference and that is the hair colour.
Erika must try to pretend to be the princess and rescue her from her evil preminger.In the mean time Erika meets king Dominick who of course thinks she is princess Annalise she manages to fool him and thinking she is the real princess he falls in love with her will this be a happy ever after for the king when he finds out the truth.
Of course Annalise does get rescued and both girls get the man in their dreams.
This is quite a moving tale starring barbie .it is all ...
Contains child abuse and pornography themes, and strong violence
Video Category
World Cinema Feature Film
Country Of Origin
Denmark
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
PALISADES TARTAN; LACE GROUP; SONY DADC
Languages
Main Language
Danish
Subtitle Language
English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound
DTS Surround 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
Professional reviews
Review
Princess remains technically brilliant and never less than compelling (The Guardian, 15/02/2008)
DVD Description
Returning home after the death of his sister, Christina, clergyman August begins to uncover the sordid circumstances around his sibling's death. Once a star of the adult film world, Christina had succumbed to drug abuse and died of an overdose, leaving behind a five-year-old daughter—Mia—in the care of a prostitute. After reclaiming his niece, August embarks upon a mission of revenge, taking Mia along with him...
