packrat1
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A good murder mystery with quiet, but effective acting moments, and a fair share of action. Children and animals in danger heightens the suspense.
More of a detective, suspense movie than an action thriller, my spouse and I enjoyed this when it first aired on tv and I kept the VHS tape for years. Now we watch it on DVD.
Clever film, I especially liked the theme of the SAR dogs, even if it wasn't super realistic in their training (who cares?!). I would have loved to have seen a sequel or a (mini)series.
So I thought the private detective and the dog handler made an interesting team. The cop was the sort you love to hate. The character was stiff enough that I wouldn't miss her in a sequel.
More of a detective, suspense movie than an action thriller, my spouse and I enjoyed this when it first aired on tv and I kept the VHS tape for years. Now we watch it on DVD.
Clever film, I especially liked the theme of the SAR dogs, even if it wasn't super realistic in their training (who cares?!). I would have loved to have seen a sequel or a (mini)series.
So I thought the private detective and the dog handler made an interesting team. The cop was the sort you love to hate. The character was stiff enough that I wouldn't miss her in a sequel.
I wasn't a child or teenager when this movie came out. I was in my 30s and already married several years. I really enjoyed this movie, then and now.
I've had The Swan Princess and the first two sequels on DVD for years now. I had no idea there were so many more, so now I've got to go looking for them all!
I thought there was a good lesson in the original about not judging based on looks. Fortunately for Derek, Odette didn't hold a grudge. Fortunately, both still loved their parents despite their overbearing meddling while young.
What really makes this a fave movie for me is the overall excellence of the various parts: the good classic animation, the costuming, the comedy, the drama, the romance, the many characters' depth of personality, and the interesting lighting and atmosphere of the scenery. The plot was good, but dragged a little sometimes. There was plenty of action to make up for it though. And Jack Palance was an inspired bit of voice casting.
If you enjoyed the first movie, definitely watch the next two. I found they really rounded out Odette's character. We don't see a lot Derek, but when do we ever in a princess focused fairy tale, right?
And can I just say that with the right materials, if I were a little kid and wanted to dress up as a princess, Odette would be an excellent and unique choice. Her dress' swan inspired details would be exquisite and recognizable if used more extensively.
Anyway, I think this is a lovely movie for all ages. If I had kids/grandkids I would share it with them. Now my husband and I watch it together on occasion.
I've had The Swan Princess and the first two sequels on DVD for years now. I had no idea there were so many more, so now I've got to go looking for them all!
I thought there was a good lesson in the original about not judging based on looks. Fortunately for Derek, Odette didn't hold a grudge. Fortunately, both still loved their parents despite their overbearing meddling while young.
What really makes this a fave movie for me is the overall excellence of the various parts: the good classic animation, the costuming, the comedy, the drama, the romance, the many characters' depth of personality, and the interesting lighting and atmosphere of the scenery. The plot was good, but dragged a little sometimes. There was plenty of action to make up for it though. And Jack Palance was an inspired bit of voice casting.
If you enjoyed the first movie, definitely watch the next two. I found they really rounded out Odette's character. We don't see a lot Derek, but when do we ever in a princess focused fairy tale, right?
And can I just say that with the right materials, if I were a little kid and wanted to dress up as a princess, Odette would be an excellent and unique choice. Her dress' swan inspired details would be exquisite and recognizable if used more extensively.
Anyway, I think this is a lovely movie for all ages. If I had kids/grandkids I would share it with them. Now my husband and I watch it together on occasion.
