Review of Princess Caraboo (1994) by Robert K — 30 Jul 2011

This is one of my favorite movies.

Never a major box office hit, I discovered this film quite by accident in a rare, late night television viewing. Outside of Cate's celebrated bikini scene in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, I was never a fan until catching her in this little gem. From a pure acting standpoint, non-verbal acting is the most difficult, and she fulfilled this difficult proposition with creative aplomb and surprising grace. She was delicious in the role, absolutely captivating. And what could be better than being supported by a truly stellar cast, consisting of the finest American and British actors in existence? The story (based on a true event) was ripe for the telling, the script, the cast, the marvelous locations and production values-- all first-rate.

This movie is what I call a "sleeper." A magical film that one often finds by accident, then asks, "Why didn't this film ever receive the attention and success it so richly deserved?" I LOVED IT.