Princess Caraboo

First the obvious plus points. Phoebe Cates is charming, and the character actors (notably Kevin Kline and Jim Broadbent) are all splendid fun; plus there's excellent cinematography from Freddie Francis.SPOILER ALERT: The film is based on a true story, in... Full review

Phoebe Cates was very cute in the lead role of "Mary Baker/Princess Cariboo." The story was a nice one, too, with no complaints about inappropriate language or behavior.Kevin Kline supplies many of the laughs, at least with me. I preferred... Full review

Princess Caraboo is one of those films for all ages and with a superb cast.During the King George III's court,beggars and all kinds types of vagrancy were punished with death or prison. Many problems and farces were frequent,making people very... Full review

Pincesss Caraboo is a great family film. The fact that it is based upon a true story makes it even more amazing. The acting is almost perfect with a light touch. Overall, watch it for its general whimsey and intelligent good... Full review

This is a delightful, old-fashioned comedy-drama based on the true story of a wandering beggar (Phoebe Cates) who in the 1800s (England) causes quite a stir when a charitable rich woman takes the young woman under her wing, presuming that... Full review

This is a nice film based on a true story in England back in the early 19th century. The acting is really top notch with some really good actors including John Lithgow, Phoebe Cates, and her real life husband Kevin Kline... Full review

This is one of the most delightful movies I have ever seen. It is based upon a true story and of a young woman who came from humble beginnings and desired to step outside of her poor, lower class life. She... Full review

"Princess Caraboo" is about the selfish and fashionable endeavors of the aristocracy of 19th century England, about the role of true charity and from whence it comes, and perhaps most of all it is about humankind's fascination with the story.... Full review

"Princess Caraboo" is a rare breed of film these days -- aimed at adults, but highly respectful of the human soul and therefore safe for all ages. All viewers should find the historical angle fascinating, lovers of whimsical, offbeat humor... Full review

This story is set several hundred years ago. A mysterious girl who apparently speaks no English is found begging in the streets. The magistrate wants to put her in jail, but the wife of one of the prominent men of... Full review

The cast performs ably enough, with marvelous comic work from Broadbent, Lithgow and, as the Worralls' incredulous, bizarrely dressed butler, Kevin Kline. "Princess Caraboo," starring Phoebe Cates, is charming and gentle and perilously dull. ... Full Review

With a cast like this, it's probably very difficult (if not impossible) to make a bad movie. The screenplay has a tendency to go off on unexpected and, for the most part, undesirable tangents. ... Full Review

Loosely based on an actual incident, this family-friendly British comedy is also a sly satire of class consciousness. ... Full Review

Verdict Charming, light comedy with a superb ensemble cast that is great fun to watch.....But she's surrounded by a terrific ensemble cast -....They have elaborated an intriguing story into a spirited fairy tale where all those who encounter the girl fall into her fantasy.....the story's dramatic potential has been missed somewhat, turning a probably complex.... ... Full Review

The movie is generally successful as a light comedy, with its most appealing moments stemming from its mockery of the upper classes.....When combined with the inappropriately happy ending, the overall tonal imbalance indicates the movie's lack of a strong, guiding influence and stylistic marshal.....Princess Caraboo is generally charming and sunny, a family-oriented period comedy.....Though these are impediments to ultimate narrative satisfaction, they are not so distracting....if this tale based on a true ... Full Review

Q. I would have thought "Princess Caraboo" was exactly the kind of film that would have hugely benefited from good reviews. The critics did get to see it at the Montreal festival, and it received only positive reviews. ... Full Article