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A summary of the best movie of all time!, 6 July 1999
Author:
Adina Ophira Zidon (astrologist@earthlink.net) from Massachusetts, USA
The Prisoner of Zenda, based somewhat obviously on Shakespeare's The
Tempest, is a film that has something for everyone. There's action,
adventure, romance, suspense, and swashbuckling. It's a historical film,
and
over the years hasn't really aged, so it remains fantastic 62 years later.
The cast is first rate, especially because the male leads-Ronald Colman,
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and David Niven-are so handsome and talented,
mainly
Doug. In the best role of his career, he wields swords, cigarettes, and
sticks with an airy sensuality and was deprived of a much-deserved Oscar
nomination. The sets and costumes are so magnificently detailed, that
you'll
wish it was in color. And the script is perfect, with some very witty
lines.
And the musical score is excellent. Anyone who wants to see a movie with
all
the basic ingredients for 110 minutes of sheer entertainment should seek
this one out.
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