The Princess
The Princess

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The Princess

2013
Movie
90 min
Arabic

Dreaming of one day having wealth and comfort, a poor girl who sells tissues on the street starts working at a nightclub. As unexpected events unfold, she becomes the owner of the club.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users40%
Director: Ami Canaan MannGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

In a gritty, drug-and-gang-infested New Orleans, a veteran detective is haunted by the unsolved murder of his daughter. When a new case leads him to a young Iraqi war veteran working as a traumatized prostitute, he sees a chance for redemption. As he delves deeper into her dangerous world, he risks everything to save her from the same fate that befell his own child.

Critical Reception

The Princess received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its uneven pacing and derivative plot. While some praised the performances, particularly from Stana Katic, others found the film to be a grim and uninspired crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a bleak and often grim look at urban decay and human desperation.

  • The performances are competent, but fail to elevate the familiar narrative.

  • Struggles with pacing and a lack of originality within the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Princess' indicate a generally unfavorable reception, with many users finding the film to be predictable and lacking emotional depth. While some appreciated the dark atmosphere and Stana Katic's performance, the majority felt it was a forgettable crime drama.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in New Orleans, with director Ami Canaan Mann aiming to capture the city's unique atmosphere and gritty underbelly.

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