Ben Kingsley, Fiona Shaw, Ignazio Oliva
In a speeding horse-drawn carriage, two women frantically throw off the numerous layers of their 18th century dress. Hardly appropriate behavior for royalty, but Princess Leonide has a plan. She and h...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 29, 2002
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Flixster Reviews (67)
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October 27, 2009well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie.....i think that ben kingsley, fiona shaw, ignazio oliva, jay rodan, luis molteni, mira sorvino, rachael stirling play good rol...( read more)
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February 1, 2009Mira sorvino was splendid in this film.. It was so fine to watch her, especially in her scenes with Fiona Shaw =))
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March 12, 2008This witty movie/play will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing to the end, "Will she get her love or won't she." Very charming movie.
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August 20, 2007You can tell it was originally a play meant for the 17th century courts of France. That doesn't mean that it was meant to be made into a movie...and personally, I would have rather seen it done as a play...I would have liked it more. Though I did love Ben Kingsley!
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Critic Reviews
October 24, 2003
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
May 10, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
It could have been something special, but two things drag it down to mediocrity -- director Clare Peploe's misunderstanding of Marivaux's rhythms, and Mira Sorvino's limitations as a classical actress. full review
April 19, 2002
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Clare Peploe's The Triumph of Love is the movie equivalent of a good summer dress: Shimmery and breezy, it lets just enough air and sunlight through. full review
April 17, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
A beguiling trifle, a gauzy, teasing inquiry into the fungibility of emotions. full review
March 28, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Peploe's smarts and the deft performances can't compensate for the fact that what we're watching, however charming, is a fancifully costumed theater piece that cuts off the oxygen needed to make a pla... full review
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