The Little Prince (1974)

Why so much hype?

Absolutely Fantastic

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

I saw this movie when it came out in 1974 at Radio City Music Hall. I was about 10 and while I didn't necessarily grasp the deeper meaning presented, I fell in love with the film and did seem to appreciate it for what it was trying to teach about human nature and our capacity for love, trust and understanding. Here I am now (older and experienced) and the message of course has more weight for me now that I've lived life and experienced love, betrayal, human understanding and human shortcomings. I'm looking forward to receiving a used copy of the film which I will watch and share with relish.I see now they are remaking the film which is to be released in 2015(with James Franco God help us) and can't help but wonder if it will be murdered. Oh well...I highly recommend it but keep in mind it was done in the 1970s so...buckle up!

The Little Prince which released in 1974 is a rare and beautiful gem. So artfully rendered that modern audiences tend to miss it (based on IMDb replies). The beauty of the tale is not lost (for those who have read the novella), but is the core from which nearly all of the performances spring. The casting is perfect! See it for yourself. The script holds tightly to the novella. Perhaps a little too tightly, as in the case of the planet hopping. But, of course, in 1974 computer graphics were mere dreams. From an intellectual standpoint this is one of the beautiful gems that will endure, not only in spite of the fact that the main message is subliminal but possibly BECAUSE the main message is subliminal. That being said, there is yet another gem of the story that is whispered for those who will never find the subliminal gem. *No spoilers. Furthermore, for those who seek only to be entertained by films there is also symbolic gratuitous sex. Certainly even that audience can see the age of the little prince bespeaks his complete innocence. This movie - in spite of the tedious planet visitation scenes (they are necessary to the beginning of every trip)- is one I have watched several times and always get more from it.

nice, out not very great ambition, a drawing ad usum delphini more than adaptation, charming, honest, with not inspired songs, prey of its time, not great, not impressive but subject for good entrainment. the tale of Little Prince is only soul of a book. the letters, the drawings, the delight of reading are secrets to feel the profound message or the sense of this extraordinary trip. because the work of Saint - Exupery is not comedy, drama or musical. it is a mirror. so, the great virtue of this small film is to be invitation to discover Sain-Exupery masterpiece.and Steven Warner is perfect road sign. just an instrument to a fabulous castle. out of that, a boy and his need of root. a flower, a snake, few planets, a plain and a dialog with mystics nuances. tale about truth. and freedom of elephant from hat.

Many have disliked THE LITTLE PRINCE, it was not what one would call a great success. What a pity! It embodies all those great attributes of the musical era of fantasy, entertainment and charm. Stanley Donen is a master craftsman of the musical genre of film making. A lifetime of devotion to his craft of musical theatre - on and off the silver screen. It is a pity the film is not available on DVD, that the film has not made a comeback after all these years. There are no criticisms, gratefulness yes for the likes of Bob Fosse, Victor Spinetti, the elegance of Richard Kiley, and Gene Wilder in perhaps one of his finest, controlled and loving roles ever on screen.Watch the film and if you have children watch it with them! This film should be a must for once a year screening, in the tradition of THE WIZARD OF OZ. It is music, film, story magic, that touches the heart, touches the soul, touches imagination.