Priceless Beauty
Priceless Beauty

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Priceless Beauty

1988
Movie
97 min
English

A rock-star who stopped singing after the death of his brother finds a female genie in a vase. She tries to help him live again.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Frank RoddamGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1944, a young Polish refugee, Anya, escapes the ravages of war and finds herself in a wealthy English estate. She captures the attention of the estate's owner, Lord Ravenscroft, who is drawn to her resilience and spirit. As their relationship deepens, Anya grapples with her past trauma and the complexities of her burgeoning feelings amidst the backdrop of a grand, yet isolated, world.

Critical Reception

Priceless Beauty received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its narrative predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some praised Brigitte Nielsen's performance, the film was largely considered a forgettable romantic drama that failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a clichéd storyline and pacing issues.

  • Brigitte Nielsen delivers a commendable performance, though it's not enough to save the film.

  • The romantic elements feel forced and lack genuine emotional depth.

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Fun Fact

Brigitte Nielsen's character, Anya, is a Polish refugee who is implied to have escaped concentration camps, though the film does not explicitly detail her wartime experiences.

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