Princess Caraboo

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