I've never read The Little Prince, despite having heard of it a million times. But it sounds like I need to read it and then watch this movie. Or watch the movie and then read the book? Will the order I do these things in matter?
Hi! I definitely recommend the book; whether you read it before or after you watch the movie is up to you. I honestly think that the movie is very true to the theme of the book, even if it's not a straightforward adaptation.
It was never released in America until Netflix bought the distribution rights. It was supposed to be released last year but Paramount pulled the plug two weeks before the release date with no explination and had no intentions of ever having a US release until Netflix came along and saved it from movie purgatory. Why Paramount made that call I will never know. It's an oustanding cast, amazing animation, and based on a universally beloved book, seems like a no brainer to me. While the movie takes huge artistic license in adapting the telling of the story, it more or less gets the job done and more importantly delivers the message of the book to the viewer. It also does an amazing job of tipping it's hat to the French culture where this story was born. I, for one, am very grateful to Netflix for bringing this movie to us here in the states. It's a beautiful telling of an amazingly poignant story that disguises it's self as a children's book.
I absolutely loved this movie! I'm extremely glad that it wasn't just a straightforward adaptation of the source material (as those have a tendency to miss the mark), and that I got to see the little girl experience that same magic and wonder I felt when I first read the book. It was interesting to me how they leaned a little heavier on some themes than others, but overall: I cried a lot, I rewatched my favorite parts about 1k times, and I thought it held true to the heart of the story in a way that would resonate with an adult audience familiar with the source material.
I've never read The Little Prince, despite having heard of it a million times. But it sounds like I need to read it and then watch this movie. Or watch the movie and then read the book? Will the order I do these things in matter?
Hi! I definitely recommend the book; whether you read it before or after you watch the movie is up to you. I honestly think that the movie is very true to the theme of the book, even if it's not a straightforward adaptation.
I'm a little upset that it was not released on Netflix Canada. I loved this story as a child.
It was never released in America until Netflix bought the distribution rights. It was supposed to be released last year but Paramount pulled the plug two weeks before the release date with no explination and had no intentions of ever having a US release until Netflix came along and saved it from movie purgatory. Why Paramount made that call I will never know. It's an oustanding cast, amazing animation, and based on a universally beloved book, seems like a no brainer to me. While the movie takes huge artistic license in adapting the telling of the story, it more or less gets the job done and more importantly delivers the message of the book to the viewer. It also does an amazing job of tipping it's hat to the French culture where this story was born. I, for one, am very grateful to Netflix for bringing this movie to us here in the states. It's a beautiful telling of an amazingly poignant story that disguises it's self as a children's book.
Thanks! Will check it out.
I thought it never made it to theaters, that Paramount pulled out and Netflix picked up the pieces.
I'm watching it now. Well, in 5 minutes.
I absolutely loved this movie! I'm extremely glad that it wasn't just a straightforward adaptation of the source material (as those have a tendency to miss the mark), and that I got to see the little girl experience that same magic and wonder I felt when I first read the book. It was interesting to me how they leaned a little heavier on some themes than others, but overall: I cried a lot, I rewatched my favorite parts about 1k times, and I thought it held true to the heart of the story in a way that would resonate with an adult audience familiar with the source material.