Enchanted Roses
Enchanted Roses

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Enchanted Roses

2020
Movie
14 min
English

Keith daydreams amid a brittle life as a piano teacher, observing her student Anna - a daughter living in a wealthy, glamorous house - and showing interest in the life of a down-and-out homeless girl, Pia, who is full of artistic expression and love.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users82%
Director: Eliza ThorneGenres: Fantasy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

In a kingdom where emotions manifest as magical flora, Princess Aurelia discovers her unique ability to nurture enchanted roses that reflect the heart's deepest desires. When a shadowy blight threatens to wither the land's magic, she must embark on a perilous journey to find the mythical Sunpetal Bloom, guided only by a cryptic prophecy and a cynical, exiled botanist. Their quest will test their courage, their bond, and the very nature of love and sacrifice.

Critical Reception

Enchanted Roses garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its stunning visuals and ambitious world-building, though some critics found the pacing uneven. Audiences were generally charmed by its fairy-tale aesthetic and the central romance, making it a modest box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually breathtaking with a unique magical system rooted in nature.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a compelling performance as the determined princess.

  • The narrative occasionally falters, struggling to balance its epic scope with intimate character moments.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's imaginative concept and beautiful cinematography, finding the fairy-tale elements enchanting. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit predictable but enjoyed the emotional core and the chemistry between the leads.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Academy Awards. Won Best Fantasy Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate designs of the enchanted roses were brought to life using a combination of practical effects and advanced CGI, with lead actress Anya Taylor-Joy personally learning basic floral arrangement to better understand her character's connection to the flora.

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