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7/10
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16 October 2017
I borrowed the DVD of this movie from my public library and saw it yesterday evening. I did not have high expectations, I assumed it would be just another silly romantic comedy. However, it turned out better than expected, and I was able to watch and enjoy the whole thing to the end.

Obviously, this is a fairy tale, what actually happened is that the two princesses were allowed out in a group of 16 that left at 10 PM and returned at 1 AM, with none of the ridiculous and preposterous shenanigans of the movie.

But it is better than your average 'romantic comedy" which I usually borrow, watch for 5 minutes, and if it is unbearably lame, I put it back in the box and return it.

The plot is, of course, preposterous, and while Margaret was the wild one and her antics might be expected, Elizabeth's behavior was most unrealistic. Also very unrealistic and inaccurate were the choices of the young actresses playing the two princesses, esp. the one playing Elizabeth, who looked little like the actress playing her (eye color, build etc)

If the scriptwriter, director and esp the producer made some effort towards realism, I'd give it an 8. As is, a 7.
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Dreams (1990)
10/10
A Great Movie. Beautiful and Significant.
13 October 2016
I borrowed the DVD of "Dreams" from my public library and saw it two days ago, then liked it so much I saw it again yesterday evening.

What a Great Movie.

It is rare that I like the DvDs I borrow, most of them are a pain to watch, Hollywood movies in particular, while their actors are professional and polished, the scripts are usually crap, 9 out of 10.

I liked all 8 sketches, but some more than others. Great Cinematography.

My favorite should have been the Van Gogh sketch, being my favorite painter and all, but Scorcese as Van Gogh did not inspire me.

I best liked the last dream, the 'joyous' funeral procession in the village of the watermills. I could see it again and again.

I wish Kurosawa had made a commentary or interview they included in the DVD with his thoughts on that and the other sketches.
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