Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Carlos R — 28 Aug 2011
The Purple Rose of Cairo is the ultimate 30's comedy that was curiously made in the 80's. This jewel of film is a sample of beauty from the very first until the very last minute. It smells and feels like a 30's film, with all the charm, magic and innocence of that decade's films.
It's full of magic, imagination, romance, joy, sadness, hope, dreams and ultimately tears combined with smiles. Although Mia Farrow was fantastic, Jeff Daniels owns completely this picture as far as the cast is concerned.
Daniels played two characters: the "fictitious hero" and the "real villain", and he was wonderful in both performances. Danny Aiello was very good in his role of a male chauvinist and drunk husband.
It's filled with memorable and unique moments. A film about life full of life. The ending was perfect and heartbreaking. If it had had a happy ending it would have been great too, but the way Allen did it was perhaps the most adequate choice.
I didn't cry with in the ending but I wish I had. Perfectly written and directed by Woody Allen. An unfairly underrated masterpiece of the 80's.
This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Carlos R on 28 Aug 2011.
The Purple Rose of Cairo has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
