Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Donna H — 25 Dec 2011
I am not a big fan of Woody Allen, but his recent "Midnight in Paris" reminded me of what I believe is his best film, "Purple Rose of Cairo." A thought-provoking look at movies as a means of escape, "Purple Rose" also addresses reality versus fantasy: how some viewers come to believe that the idealized romantic story on the screen (or on TV) is what their life ought to be like.
It's well-acted, clever, has some memorable lines, and has an ending you'll want to talk about. "Purple Rose" should have gotten more attention when it came out, but it's well worth renting!
This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Donna H on 25 Dec 2011.
The Purple Rose of Cairo has generally received very positive reviews.
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