Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse (2010)
The king turns 70 in a few days, when he is supposed to give up his crown. His sister has waited for this day all her life: Finally, she will step out of her brother's shadow and assume power in the realm. Or will the king's son assume the throne instead? Only if he has a princess at his side.
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Pretty Good
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.
"Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse" is another German fairy tale film that runs for about an hour like the others and it is based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen, a pretty famous story that is well known here in Germany to this day. The director is Bodo Fürneisen and he has been extremely prolific in terms of German small screen filmmaking for decades, but sadly his experience here cannot change the film for the better. Maybe it hurt my perception that I am not an Iris Berben fan at all or a great Michael Gwisdek and the lead actress Rike Kloster playing the title character here did not do too much for me either. I kinda like Robert Gwisdek usually, but here he felt so restrained and reserved and it's sad to see because he is a far better actor usually, especially physically, so yeah I certainly found the outcome disappointing. I think it is more what they did to it here than the original tale that is the problem I guess. Sets and costumes were tolerable, but having seen many of these German ARD/ZDF fairy tale films I still would say that I've seen way better on other projects. And the charm is missing altogether. I think the perception of how much you will like it has to do mostly with how much you like the central character actress and like I said I never cheered for her really, maybe also because I don't find her physically appealing, but of course that is just me. Movie magic is nothing you will find here, quite a pity. Overall, nothing bold or daring here, all too much by the books and uninspired. The story deserves way better and I give this one a thumbs-down. Not recommended and I was glad it was over this quickly.