Review of Princess Caraboo (1994) by Peter A — 24 Sep 2013
An OK movie, easy to see how it fell through the cracks. There are funny moments, but I wouldn't call it a comedy, and it's too lighthearted to be considered a drama. Still, Phoebe Cates gives an admirable-enough performance, committing through most of the movie to the Caraboo persona, that is when she talks.
More focus is paid to the supporting cast's bewilderment than to her actual experience as Caraboo. To that end, Jim Broadbent, Wendy Hughes, Kevin Kline & John Lithgow are amusing in how they're affected by Caraboo's presence.
Kline, as always, is funny with that whipcrack delivery of his. He was underused though, and maybe mis-cast as the Greek butler. I did like Stephen Rea's performance as he transitions from journalist sniffing out an interesting story to a growing affection for this woman.
It's an amusing movie, but not a particularly memorable standout in the crowd of lighthearted '90s movies.
This review of Princess Caraboo (1994) was written by Peter A on 24 Sep 2013.
Princess Caraboo has generally received positive reviews.
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