Der Krieger und die Kaiserin (The Princess and the Warrior) (2000)
72%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Princess and the Warrior, a film by Tom Tykwer, is a mesmerizing and visually stunning fable that explores the themes of grief, love, and chance. While some critics found the film to be bizarre and unsatisfying, others praised it for its bravura filmmaking and Potente’s versatile acting. Tykwer’s direction is a stroke of genius, as he takes the audience on a journey that is both introspective and visceral. The film’s characters are compelling, and their behavior is ultimately a matter of chance, as Tykwer demonstrates with a flourish. Overall, The Princess and the Warrior is a must-see film that will leave you spellbound.
The Princess and the Warrior” is a movie that’s either loved or hated, depending on who you ask. Some critics say it’s a mesmerizing fable of frozen grief and stubborn love, while others say it’s completely hollow and devoid of compelling characters. Personally, I thought it was like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re gonna get. But hey, at least it’s better than a box of broccoli.
Production Company(ies)
Zentropa Entertainments, Film i Väst Zentropa International, Sweden
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
1984
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Mono
-
Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
-
Runtime:2h 15m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 2001 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 29, 2002
Genre(s)
Drama/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Franka Potente, Benno Fürmann, Joachim Król, Marita Breuer, Jürgen Tarrach, Lars Rudolph, directed by Tom Tykwer, written by Tom Tykwer, Drama, Romance, R rating, Sony Pictures Classics, Stefan Arndt, Maria Köpf, $871.1K box office, reviewed by Janice Page, Roger Moore, Susan Stark, Marc Savlov, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Rita Kempley, Stacie Hougland, Jason Gorber, David Nusair, Joe Mader, Brian Mckay, Marty Mapes, fairy tale, love, fate, accident, obsession, destiny, German, Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo, Scope (2.35:1)
Worldwide gross: $2,886,225
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $8,451,815
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,023
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 921,681
US/Canada gross: $2,886,225
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $8,451,815
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,671
US/Canada opening weekend: $574,210
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,681,476
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,223
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Benno Fürmann – Bodo Riemer
Joachim Król – Walter Riemer
Marita Breuer – Sissi’s Mother
Jürgen Tarrach – Schmatt
Lars Rudolph – Steini
Director(s)
Tom Tykwer
Writer(s)
Tom Tykwer
Producer(s)
Stefan Arndt, Maria Köpf
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (83) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (52) | Rotten (31)
November 24, 2011 | Rating: 2/4
Janice Page
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
This is bravura filmmaking and a movie not to be missed.
September 28, 2001
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Often fascinating but bizarre and, ultimately, unsatisfying.
August 24, 2001
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
It’s just over two hours long but feels like much more.
July 23, 2001 | Rating: 2.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Every person’s behavior, Tykwer demonstrates with a flourish, is ultimately a matter of chance.
July 16, 2001 | Rating: B
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Mesmerizing fable of frozen grief and stubborn love.
July 13, 2001
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
November 20, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Stacie Hougland
Hollywood.com
How do you follow up with one of the most kinetic films ever made? The obvious answer would be to slow things down, take a more introspective and less visceral approach. In short, do something different.
June 21, 2007 | Rating: B+
Jason Gorber
Film Scouts
…a film that’s gorgeous to look at, but completely hollow and devoid of compelling characters.
August 1, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
May 14, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Joe Mader
Palo Alto Weekly
Potente proves her versatility as an actress here with a much more subdued character, but is still capable of delivering powerhouse emotional scenes
March 19, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com
August 21, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit…
Plot
The mighty warrior, Kain, crosses the barren wastelands of the planet Ura, where two arch enemies, Zeg and the evil degenerate Balcaz, fight incessantly for control of the village’s only well. Kain sees his opportunity and announces that his sword is for hire…but his eyes stay clearly on the beautiful captive sorceress Naja, and his newly awakened purpose.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for The Princess and the Warrior.
Tom-Tykwer.jpg
