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Princesses Reviews

2005

60
from 991 members

Set in Spain, the story is about friendship and love in the world of prostitution. Read more

Starring	Candela Pena, Micaela Nevarez, Mariana Cordero, Llum Barrera
Director	Fernando Leon de Aranoa
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

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- The dreams of Javier Bardem and friends invigorated Fernando LeÃn de Aranoaâs last, the unemployment drama... read more on Time Out
- 133920
- - Nick Funnell
  - Time Out
  - 02 Sep 2010 at 06:02
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- - 22
  - 2
  Exceptional
  
  Probably one of the best Spanish films ever done.
  
  It is a great story that explores different aspects of a hidden part of society to many in Spain. ... read more »
  
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- 556078
- [Highly rated reviewer]
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  - OX
  - 20 Apr 2008 at 16:04
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- - 0
  - 0
  Okay film, only a once watcher though!
  
  This was a fairly good film. I don't think I would watch it again though. This film looks into the lives of two prostitutes, both very different women from ... read more »
  
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- 1114366
- - katyjade
  - 6 reviews
  - 26 Apr 2012 at 13:56
- - 1
  - 0
  Bella Principessa
  
  I really enjoyed this film. World Cinema as it should be tackling issues that are rarely touched upon in Hollywood. Such a beautiful friendship between the two ... read more »
  
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- 1110191
- - CatrinaMamacita
  - 1 review
  - 11 Apr 2012 at 02:32
- - 1
  - 0
  Love it
  
  Great movie! Makes you think about what's important in life. You first feel bad for Zulema, but she at least has something to live for whereas Caye is the ... read more »
  
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- 1098714
- - a customer
  - 03 Mar 2012 at 15:29
- - 2
  - 0
  Fantastic World Cinema
  
  What an amazing film a rollercoaster of emotion where the little things really mean the most to all of us all of the time. Made me feel humble but warm at the ... read more »
  
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- 1032734
- - Valentino246
  - 3 reviews
  - Cardiff
  - 23 Aug 2011 at 17:46
- - 2
  - 0
  superb casting
  
  Heart felt,a real treat.
  
  A bitter sweet melancholic look at friendship and racial divide.
  
  An absolute must see for everyone who remembers ... read more »
  
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- 1017676
- - a customer
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 22:09
- - 0
  - 2
  Princesses el Espana
  
  Very touching and not as pornographic as the title would suggest. From a racist view to one that had a heart is the main stay of the film. Worth a punt.
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Apr 2011 at 16:30
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  - 9
  Princesses Reviews 2005 Certificate 18
  
  Princesses Reviews 2005 Certificate 18
  
  DON’T bother its tosh, creepy and incredibly dull, not sure why I chose this wish I never, sorry to burst... read more »
  
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- - ian3
  - 538 reviews
  - Salisbury
  - 05 Feb 2011 at 14:23
- - 4
  - 0
  Brilliant
  
  This is Spanish cinema at it's best. Not scared to tackle difficult subject matter. This film is heart felt and harrowing in equal measures. . The leads ... read more »
  
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- - punkdkid
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 11 Dec 2009 at 17:04
- - 1
  - 0
  Princesses
  
  I found this film completely engrossing as it examined an environment little known to the Spanish public and indeed to many other countries, the histories of ... read more »
  
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- 821438
- - a customer
  - London
  - 15 Oct 2009 at 13:54
- - 2
  - 4
  There's something wrong with this DVD
  
  I can't review the movie because both copies I rented failed to function with two different DVD players, plus one PC. I can only assume they got a bad ... read more »
  
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- 636783
- - a customer
  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 29 Sep 2008 at 21:52
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- - 22
  - 2
  Exceptional
  
  Probably one of the best Spanish films ever done.
  
  It is a great story that explores different aspects of a hidden part of society to many in Spain. ... read more »
  
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- 556078
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - OX
  - 20 Apr 2008 at 16:04
- - 6
  - 1
  Princesas
  
  Candela Pena and Micaela Nevarez are both excellent as the street prostitutes around whose friendship Princesas revolves, giving bravely down to earth, ... read more »
  
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- 603667
- - SAI81
  - 360 reviews
  - Tonbridge
  - 26 Jul 2008 at 10:06
- - 4
  - 0
  Princesses
  
  I loved this movie, great script, great insight in the human side of the low class prostitutes in Spain. Put a face to the oldest profession in the world.read more »
  
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- 619350
- - Almuchan
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 26 Aug 2008 at 13:47
- - 4
  - 0
  Brilliant
  
  This is Spanish cinema at it's best. Not scared to tackle difficult subject matter. This film is heart felt and harrowing in equal measures. . The leads ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 839030
- - punkdkid
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 11 Dec 2009 at 17:04
- - 2
  - 0
  superb casting
  
  Heart felt,a real treat.
  
  A bitter sweet melancholic look at friendship and racial divide.
  
  An absolute must see for everyone who remembers ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1017676
- - a customer
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 22:09
- - 2
  - 0
  Fantastic World Cinema
  
  What an amazing film a rollercoaster of emotion where the little things really mean the most to all of us all of the time. Made me feel humble but warm at the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1032734
- - Valentino246
  - 3 reviews
  - Cardiff
  - 23 Aug 2011 at 17:46
- - 1
  - 0
  A good spanish film
  
  A suprising film for me to rent and i was shocked how good it was
  
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- 615702
- - a customer
  - Leeds
  - 18 Aug 2008 at 19:24
- - 1
  - 0
  Princesses
  
  I found this film completely engrossing as it examined an environment little known to the Spanish public and indeed to many other countries, the histories of ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 821438
- - a customer
  - London
  - 15 Oct 2009 at 13:54
- - 1
  - 0
  Love it
  
  Great movie! Makes you think about what's important in life. You first feel bad for Zulema, but she at least has something to live for whereas Caye is the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1098714
- - a customer
  - 03 Mar 2012 at 15:29
- - 1
  - 0
  Bella Principessa
  
  I really enjoyed this film. World Cinema as it should be tackling issues that are rarely touched upon in Hollywood. Such a beautiful friendship between the two ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1110191
- - CatrinaMamacita
  - 1 review
  - 11 Apr 2012 at 02:32

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- The dreams of Javier Bardem and friends invigorated Fernando LeÃn de Aranoaâs last, the unemployment drama... read more on Time Out
- 133920
- - Nick Funnell
  - Time Out
  - 02 Sep 2010 at 06:02

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