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Briar-Rose or the Sleeping Beauty
On her fifteenth birthday the princess finds a diary written by her mother when she was young. The diary tells of the Queen's secret, early love. The Princess goes into the forest to meet her mother's former lover. When she looks into his eyes, she realizes why her mother had fallen in love...
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Plot Summary
A modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, this film follows a young woman named Rose who falls into a deep sleep on her 16th birthday, cursed by an evil fairy. She is awakened 100 years later by a prince, but must navigate a world vastly different from her own.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its faithful adaptation of the fairy tale and its visual presentation, though some critics found its pacing to be slow at times. It was generally considered a wholesome and charming family viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its enchanting visual style and classic fairy tale charm.
Praised as a gentle and romantic adaptation suitable for families.
Some viewers noted a lack of narrative depth and a somewhat dated feel.
Google audience: Audience feedback on this specific title is largely unavailable through consolidated public reviews. Those that exist tend to focus on its nostalgic value and its straightforward retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Cannon Films, a studio known for a wide range of productions, from low-budget action films to more ambitious family-oriented projects like this one.
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