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Prince Brat & Whipping Boy Reviews

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Summary: Whipping Boy Whipped
Comment: The story by Sid Fleischman is, in my opinion, not treated fairly in the video adaption, as is often the case when movies are made from books, the book is much better. I don't know why the people behind the movie felt the need to add extra characters or stray from the story line. Still, the movie is entertaining. Children who have devoured the book can enjoy the movie, noting differences, and deciding for themselves which has more appeal. For me, as it almost always the case, I prefer the book.

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Summary: Why isn't this movie on DVD?
Comment: I bought this movie for my two oldest children back in the mid-90s. I've since lost my VHS copy and had hoped to purchase it on DVD for my daughter who is now six.

The plot was engaging and funny, while there were no swear words or gratuitous violence to contend with. The movie also included excellent cinematography that made the setting (a fictional European country) seem real.

It truly amazes me that this movie isn't on DVD!

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Summary: One of the best adaptations from a novel I have ever seen...
Comment: ...the other two being Lord of the Rings trilogy and "Wind in the Willows." I am very wary of movies that are made from great books because they never seem to be able to recapture the joy and feeling that you experienced while reading. However, this is one of the few movies that actually does and improves on the book while doing it! The acting is simply superb, and the transformation of Prince Brat is even more meaningful because Truan Munro does such a fantastic job chewing the scenery as the spoiled prince. I use this movie in my classroom after reading the book, and it is a great springboard to talk about how some movies are changed (for better or worse) and why certain scenes would be added or deleted. The kids also love to talk about the theme of "friendship" which runs rampant throughout this movie. There is actually one swear word, which is the same one as in the book. If you are going to show this to a group of children, you would need to mute over that part, but it's a small price to pay for such a fantastic experience. This is one movie that I am sad has been overlooked, since it so effortlessly combines realism and fiction, with a few life lessons to tie it all together along the way.

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Summary: Though very funny/cute, "Prince" deals with serious issues
Comment: "Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy", though fairly different from the novel, is an endearing film I have watched dozens of times. The children are spectacular (although I did tire of Jemmy's bratty sister, AnnieRose, whom I thought exceeded Prince Horace in terms of annoyance.. except I liked the prince, so I'm a little off.. XD), the villains (and Grandmama) are scary for children but still comical enough to not cause nightmares, and the plot is simple but the points are very clear. Though this is a family film, it deals with serious topics, such as both the prince and Jemmy losing their parents (although one of the prince's losses is not in the sense you may think). Also, whipping boys DID exist in the time period this film was set in, between the late 1700's and mid- 1800's. There are a few parts that might make you a little sad, but there is a heartwarming turn of events that will cheer you up right away. There are many lines you will take pleasure in repeating as well. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
Prince: I'm bored!
Grandmother: Well, go and do it somewhere else. You're driving me mad!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Movie!
Comment: My wife and I just sat down to watch this movie on television. WE loved it so much we wanted to add it to our personal collection. It was a fantastic family film. Rated G and had to swearing, no major violence, just good wholesome humer. Very impressed!

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